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Petersen: The loonies are loose

Long ago, America’s greatest Republican president, Theodore Roosevelt, cautioned that due to its populist nature, the process of democracy will always be under attack by a frenetic “lunatic ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fair share case is, also, about the money

What is a “fair share”? The Supreme Court is now hearing a case about whether “fair share” or “agency fees” should be continued under a 1977 Supreme Court ruling upholding mandatory fees for...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LPEA’s path leads to high rates, dirty energy

I have much admiration for LPEA’s CEO Mike Dreyspring. He has a difficult job, rich with controversy. That said, his recent article (Herald, Feb 24) leaves me questioning some statements and...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Return to moral code is a return to God

It is unfortunate that too many Americans do not realize what (or more specifically who) we are truly at war with and how we can fight that war. The plan of attack has been hidde...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pontius: Tri-State line reminiscent of tobacco lobby

Thanks for publishing the three side-by-side columns (Herald, Feb. 24) on issues relating to our local electrical cooperative. Seeing the contrasting articles about LPEA, Tri-State and Kit C...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wolgamott: Allow different day uses at Lake Nighthorse

There is obvious conflict in the use of Lake Nighthorse between those that want a quiet, peaceful experience versus those that want to drive powerboats. The lake would seem too s...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lachelt recall is an attack on voters, too

The voters of La Plata County chose County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, not just once, but, twice, because she represents the people’s interests. She stands up for ordinary citize...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Resources available to address land-use

The Board of Directors of the Durango Peace and Justice Coalition thanks La Plata County for the warm cheers at the Snowdown Parade! In the spirit of peace and justice, we offer ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our teachers are educators, not guards

I would like to thank all the teachers in Durango and, really, all teachers in the U.S. for their bravery and dedication. They go to work every day knowing that on any day they ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Shootings are terrorizing our children

I have a special needs granddaughter who has been terrified for months to go to school because of mass shootings. I think sheâ€™s smarter than Congress or the President. I was a ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Margolis: No legitmate reason to recall Lachelt

I would like to add my name to the many who strongly urge this community to abstain from signing the petition to recall our county commissioner, Gwen Lachelt. Gwen has served this community ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Grateful for AHS, project-based learning

As a parent of three kids who have gone to Animas High School (graduating classes of 2014, 2016, 2019), I’m so grateful that AHS has been an option for our family. Project-based ...

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor