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Democrats, stop your whining, you lost!

Lately, there have been many letters written by whimpering Democrats concerning abolishing the Electoral College. It was written into the Constitution because the smaller colonies...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Smell the sewage? Skipper must go

Several citizens have expressed doubts about how the city runs our business. They are pretty much on: very poorly. Remember “Gilligan’s Island?” The S.S. Minnow was lost, not one ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amy Maestas leaves fine Herald legacy

I’ve been reading newspapers throughout the West for my entire life, and the Herald is easily one of the best I’ve seen for a region of this size. For that, I’d like to thank outg...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote local – vote for Marcos Wisner!

The Durango City Council ballots have been mailed. I’m supporting Marcos Wisner 100 percent. His journey mirrors that of my children and I hope that of future generations. Durango...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Red flag’ gun bill violates due process

HB19-1177, the “red flag” gun law, is unconstitutional. Step 1: A person petitions a judge to confiscate a person’s guns and the judge agrees. Step 2: The guns are confiscated. Step 3: The d...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Electric vehicle choices in Durango?

A big thank you to Gov. Polis from Colorado’s Western Slope for signing the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) executive order. This order puts us on the road to expand availability of fully or par...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kim Baxter will be an asset on council

I am writing in support of Kim Baxter, City Council candidate. I have known Kim for several years. I am impressed with her dedication, experience, knowledge and passion for service. She has ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Learn about end of coal at library talk

Kudos for Nick Bowlin’s article “ Not only are voters increasingly aware that the era of fossil fuel use must end, so are energy executives across the country – for purely economic reasons....

DATE: Mar 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Equal Pay Day marks very slow progress

April 2 is Equal Pay Day. The American Association of University Women observes this date to raise awareness of the gender pay gap. The Equal Pay Act passed in 1963, when women m...

DATE: Mar 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango’s best bet: Noseworthy, Baxter

The lopsided defeat of last year’s city tax increase demonstrated the lack of trust residents have in city management and its decision-making processes. With the upcoming election...

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sales tax raise addresses your concerns

The fiscal issues facing the city’s general fund result from the cost of operations, especially for streets, outstripping revenue growth. After severe budget cuts during the reces...

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Is Herald eating cake, wanting it too?

I was deeply touched by the AP article “ So I wondered, is this a case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand has been up to? Or perhaps the Herald wanting, like the rest of us po...

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor