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Build the new police HQ in Three Springs

There is a Durango Police substation and adjoining property on Wilson Gulch Boulevard in Three Springs. Why not expand this substation to become the main Durango police station and make the ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Snowberger stuff makes us look stupid

We all take our lumps over failed attempts or misdirected actions, but none of us deserve the “dumping” that Superintendent Dan Snowberger has gotten. I am tired of the harassment...

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Inexcusable act in the funeral industry

In response to the article “Woman’s lawsuit accuses funeral home of illegally harvesting mother’s body parts” (Jan. 7), I would like to express my abhorrence with the alleged actions of the ...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Farrakhan has done good things, too

The Herald’s Saturday editorial (“ Media outlets have noted that Tamika Mallory, the co-president of the Women’s March, was present at a speech Farrakhan gave before the Nation of Islam whe...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

School board: time to ditch Snowberger

I don’t trust Dan Snowberger. He blatantly lied about the Needham Elementary School incident and continues to make irrational decisions by letting his personal beliefs bleed into the actions...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Women’s march supports justice for all

The Herald is right to remain alert to signs and instances of prejudice and injustice (“ No matter from where it originates, we must commit ourselves to confronting and resisting bias and d...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Great Wall of China was a failure, too

As parts of our government are shut down and employees aren’t receiving paychecks, let’s ponder the issue. A stalemate over $5 billion for a border wall, which may vastly underest...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Action on climate change needed now

We are in the middle of the most drought-stricken area in the U.S. Our rivers are dry, forests are burning, recreational opportunities are diminished and our rural and agricultura...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

This is one caring (and delicious) town

What do first-time visitors wonder about Durango as they wander about town? They ask or say “It’s just a cowboy town.” But what about the cowboy poets? As visitors become better a...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Homeless, immigration debates similar

The editorial on Jan. 1 (“ There are many similarities. Both groups stir up quite a debate. Supporters of either feel an obligation to help. Opponents see them as a problem. Providing assis...

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our crisis in early child care in Durango

I am completely flabbergasted at the way this city sets its priorities. Our early childhood care is at a minimum, and there are numerous families that are struggling to balance work and chil...

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Please give to Women’s Resource Center

For those that have the basics of a warm bed, bathroom and meals – count your lucky stars. Giving back to family and friends in an emergency will always be in us to do everywhere on Earth. ...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor