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Thanks for support; we need the train

As the owner of the Silverton Train Store, I want to thank everyone from Durango for driving up the hill to support our local businesses. Silverton merchants appreciate it because we know th...

Railroad merits our consideration now

Recently, I have heard a great deal of vitriol directed at the Harper family and the management of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad regarding its possible contribution to the st...

Dance, pray – and be careful out there

Outwitting Mother Nature is virtually impossible in a year of severe drought. She has given us just a few inches of snow and almost no rain, setting the perfect and predictable conditions fo...

Why was John Hickenlooper at Bilderberg?

Last weekend, the annual Bilderberg meeting took place in Turin, Italy. There has been great speculation about what occurs at these meetings, which have officially taken place since the 1950...

Mercy stymies medical aid-in-dying choice

Sixty-five percent of Coloradans voted for medical aid in dying (Colorado End-of-Life Options Act) to make Colorado the fifth state in the nation to legalize this compassionate option for en...

We must stand against ignorant violence

Beyond achingly partisan politics, beyond liberal and conservative, there are actions that are of such ignorant violence that we must speak out. Many acts of the administration in Washington...

Gardner all talk on conservation fund

I just returned from Washington, D.C., speaking to Senator Cory Gardner’s staff. I told them that as a business owner in Central Colorado, I depend upon Colorado’s incredible natural resourc...

It’s simple: lose the train, lose the tourists

I am not a resident of Durango. I visit there as much as I can. The train brings me and my wallet. I am sure that I am not alone in my love for the D&SNGRR. I make the point that...

Fire a reminder of importance of clean air

The Herald’s recent article, “Air-quality in Durango measures at ‘hazardous’ levels” (June 11) is scary news for moms across the state. Children are especially sensitive to particulates and ...

Policies contributed to normalized violence

Normalized violence has so many pieces to its puzzle. Our culture is addicted to violence in legends, games, movies, racism, religion and television. Add to that conflict in high-density hou...

Blueprint for safe, affordable prescription drugs

As a physician, I have seen the harm to families due to the exorbitant costs of medical care and medications in this area. Having recently worked in New Zealand, which ensures a ...

Regarding the Supreme Court cake case

As a gay man and a person who tries to follow the teachings of Christ, I find the decision of the Supreme Court to accurately reflect our laws. I do not know why the two men who wanted a wed...
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