Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

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Tipton’s actions desecrate national gems

The greatest president in modern times, and indeed one of the greatest Americans, President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “There is nothing so American as our national parks.... The fund...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s vote really makes no sense at all

Rep. Scott Tipton, who sits on the House Natural Resources Committee, just voted to gut the 1906 Antiquities Act, which I find somehow weird. The very first national park created...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Time for irresponsible states to pay up

Concerning the editorial from Aug. 25 about the possible repeal of Obamacare and possible changes when congress uses the same amount of money, but granting it to the states as each see fit: ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep our outstanding, dedicated service

I am writing today to express my full support and appreciation for our excellent fire and rescue folks. I invite all the members of our community to join me in giving them the fu...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Save the money for insurance instead

Why would any property owner in the City of Durango or La Plata County vote for the property tax increases called for on the ballot questions? We already pay more for fire protect...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Be sure our first responders can help us

When I call 911, I want the emergency medical responders and firefighters to be well-trained, ready to help me and driving well-maintained equipment. The mill levy is needed be...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Spending locally, fleeced by fees and fines

City officials make parking meters an easy way to generate income for their coffers. The weekend of Oct. 20, I took my staff to Durango for a team building retreat. I tried to purchase every...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

For so many reasons, itâ€™s time for renewables

We are well aware of the dangers presented to our planet, security and health by the fossil fuel industry. And the evidence just keeps mounting. The study published by the Univers...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Not sure move to Durango was a wise one

I am new to Durango. Recent news, of course, makes me wonder why I moved to such a sketchy town. I am surprised that the article about a recent gang-rape (Herald, Oct. 20)starts ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A vote for fire and rescue is a vote for life

I am writing to ask that you vote “yes” to support the Durango Fire and Rescue measure. During a lifetime of excellent health, including 50 years of skiing and 18 years walking th...

DATE: Nov 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Blame GOP for lack of media ‘fairness’

For Mike Sigman (Herald, Oct. 23) and others who criticize the more left-leaning, progressive opinion of the Herald, if you want this changed to force the Herald to write about both sides of...

DATE: Oct 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Urge Tipton to protect parks, monuments

On Oct. 11, Utah Rep. Rob Bishop’s bill, ironically entitled “National Monument Creation and Protection Act,” passed the House Natural Resources Committee with Rep. Scott Tipton voting in fa...

DATE: Oct 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor