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New religious freedom laws limit freedom

The First Amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...” Currently, government respect for “fre...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rep. Tipton bill would scar forests, input

Due to a variety of factors, wildfires are costing taxpayers more money, including loss of structures and lives. Yet our Congress repeatedly cuts the Forest Service budget, more and more of ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LPEA needs a forward-thinking board

We all need to start paying attention to what is happening with our electricity provider, LPEA. Our country is in the midst of enormous change in how, where, and when we get electricity. Thi...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Collins walks talk on income inequality

Mark your calendar. The Four Corners is so lucky to have the nationally renowned activist Chuck Collins coming to Durango in October. La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalitio...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Irresponsible and misleading journalism

The most recent article ( The paper is quoted as saying the race was “dominated by Karl Hanlon.” However, the numbers reported don’t account for seven full precincts (the paper buried this ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gwen Lachelt is not all that powerful

It feels rather quaint to talk of truth and facts anymore in this post-factual era. However, in defense of Commissioner Lachelt, who seems to have committed the sin of trying to relieve her ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Western Wire opinion supports recall

I’m responding to letters by The article describes the efforts of California billionaire Tom Steyer who is providing funding sources to some Colorado politicians, including Ms. Lachelt. ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Poison arrows flying into La Plata County

There is an ugliness afloat wherever you turn across the country and it is moving into La Plata County. We read in the Herald such statements as approving of poison arrows been sh...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush views precise, can beat Tipton

As a Democrat who is critical of Trump, Trump enablers and the Republican agenda, I’m hoping the Democratic Party will nominate the candidate most likely to prevail against Scott Tipton in N...

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Silent walkout helped kids find their voice

On March 14, I stood across the street as my middle-schooler, along with most (if not all) of her classmates, participated in the school walkout to honor the 17 students killed in the Parkla...

DATE: Mar 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bring home and care for service people

How often do you pause to think about the approximately 300,000 active duty service men and women stationed overseas? If you’re like most Americans, an honest answer would be, “N...

DATE: Mar 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Local citizens are not following the law

I am a resident of La Plata County, but often go into downtown Durango to walk and to shop local. I don’t understand why it is so difficult for many of our neighbors to obey the law. The sid...

DATE: Mar 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango30001501About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001908About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001722About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001901About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001994Denny Finn wears a tank he constructed during the “No Kings” march and rally on Saturday at Buckley Park in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001787Ann Markward welcomes more than 2,000 people on Saturday during the “No Kings” march and rally in Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001659About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001694About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002404About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001811About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002203Calvin Bufkin, 5, works on a sign during the “No Kings” march and rally on Saturday at Buckley Park in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002032About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango
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