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We need to protect agricultural economy

Most of the cropland in the Southwest U.S. is used to grow hay. This is mainly because there are better places to grow soil-intensive crops. Regional climate models predict highe...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

New study links fluoride to lower IQ

Another This is one of the most rigorously executed studies on fluoride and neuro-development ever conducted. Researchers found that prenatal exposure to fluoride permanently compromised c...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wrinkle: Tax plans threaten charitable giving

The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is extremely concerned about tax proposals being considered by Congress because of the likelihood they will hurt charitable giving and thr...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Struggling to come to terms with suicide

I’m not alone as I sit on my couch writhing with pain over the loss of a friend to suicide. I know that many are asking, “Could I have done more?” While the community sinks deep ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why does the president get a free pass?

I find it very interesting that in light of all the accusations of sexual harassment being made right now that are leaving many journalists, politicians and others justifiably squirming, why...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Harassment defense is always the same

In regard to Roy Moore’s defense, it is identical that of his predecessors, Clarence Thomas, Bill Clinton, Herman Caine, Bill Cosby, Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein: “Everybody’s a liar ex...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tell Congress to reject tax reform bill

Are you fed up with the influence of money in politics? A GOP congressman was recently quoted as saying, “My donors told me to pass the Republican tax bill or ‘don’t ever call me again.’” ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

PERA is acting now on unfunded liability

Brad Barkey’s column (Herald, Nov. 11) on Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) contained significant amounts of misinformation. I commend Barkey for his ser...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The U.S. should lead in energy technology

Being a major player toward solving climate change is essential if future generations are going to have an opportunity to participate in the new global economy. Climate change sh...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

GOP employs voodoo economics again

Although it appears that I will owe more money under the Trump tax proposals, should I take consolation from the fact that corporations will see their tax obligations slashed? We...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

From a not-over-the-hill-just-yet ‘soldier’

Most of us “old-timers” know that La Plata County is an exceptional place to live, with many residents supporting our community’s nonprofit service organizations. If citizens in...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter writer needs to check the facts

In response to Todd Patterson’s letter (Herald, Nov. 10) letter, I’d like to state my opinion and share a few facts, besides asking people to stop drinking the Fox News Kool-Aid. ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor