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Representative Tipton’s words ring hollow

I am an outdoor enthusiast. There’s nothing like a hike in the woods to forget my cares and appreciate the breathtaking beauty of our mountains in Colorado. Like most, I am concerned about p...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner must stand up for ANWR

Let’s call the effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling what it truly is – a political game. A recent study by the Center for American Progress ...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dalton Ranch letter held many errors

A recent letter (Herald, Nov. 15) from a resident unhappy with the Dalton Ranch community’s decision to consolidate trash and recycling with a single contractor made many erroneous statement...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter to Sec. Zinke on Methane Rule

Secretary Zinke, please support the BLM Methane Rule as it is. Do not delay it, rewrite it or weaken it. This rule protects the economy and health of people in the Southwest. Eve...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fluoride letter took study out of context

The letter from Jim Forleo (Herald, Nov. 27) claiming that a new study came out proving that fluoride is poisoning our children demonstrates, once again, Forleo’s ignorance of science, resea...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

No surprise: Cory Gardner caves again

With his unwavering support of the clumsy, ill-considered and damaging tax bill, Cory Gardner rewrites the wonderful phrase his party’s most famous president made part of American history. ...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We hope Lachelt continues with her work

Concerning the editorial “Gwen Lachelt” (Herald, Nov. 18): Many of us were so pleased to find out some months ago that Commissioner Lachelt was forming a nonprofit organization by which regi...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Shop locally, and wisely, this Christmas

I hope Durangoans take the Herald’s editorial suggestion (Nov. 29) to shop locally this Christmas season to heart. Supporting local businesses really does enhance our way of life...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Homeless family needs help this season

Here it is December, although with the lack of snow, it doesn’t feel like it. Purgatory is open, and people are settling in to their winter routines, including the Allan family. ...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango man warns of distracted driving

Already this year, in the United States, more than 3,000 people have been killed because of distracted driving. This number is expected to double in 2018 because of the touch-screen infotain...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

An apology is due Native constituents

The recent ceremony to honor the Navajo Code Talkers at The White House featured an abundance of insensitivity and ignorance. Mr. Trump does not have the dignity, understanding or compassion...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Reporting fell short on Loss Day coverage

I am writing in response to the reporting ( I do want to honor the natural human need during grief for the “why’s?” and “what if’s?” That is where we begin when we are asked to face death, ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor