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Politics, religion are mixing dangerously

If you doubt the Republican Party is morphing into the Christian Hezbollah, the election of Alabama’s Roy Moore for U.S. Senate should dispel your uncertainty. The once-and-disgraced Chief J...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ways to heal land’s indigenous people

Today I am thinking about the Ute Mountain people, who are still experiencing incredible rates of poverty and other issues that relate to inter-generational trauma. I am thinking about the D...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Todd Wells recognition was appreciated

Thank you for sharing Todd Wells’ story on his recent retirement (Herald, Oct. 11). I was impressed with how he downplayed his own accomplishments while emphasizing those of othe...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kneeling is not disrespectful to our flag

“Genuflection: bending at least one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect.” Regarding Colin Rand Kaepernick, I want to remind my dear fellow Americans,...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A unified library district not a good idea

In response to Renee Parsons’ Oct. 5 letter, “Is it time for a Unified Library District?” the answer is no, it is not. Funny how those living in Durango seem to have little inter...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bayfield downtown market a big success

On June 15, the town of Bayfield and the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce hosted yet another successful Block Party on Mill Street as an ongoing effort to promote the downtown and to join the co...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We call on Gardner to protect the ANWR

This week our Colorado Senator Cory Gardner will have an opportunity to honor our country’s heritage and public lands legacy by voting to protect America’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge fr...

DATE: Oct 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Grateful for the brave stories on suicide

Thank you so much for publishing, on the front page, the stories of the two brave souls who battled with suicide (Herald, Sept. 29). As a writer and mental health practitioner, I ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Time for common sense on war weapons

I feel it is my duty to comment on the killings in La Vegas and on the need for real control in the purchase of semiautomatic and automatic military-style weapons in our country. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

How can we trust the president on taxes?

Can a presidential candidate who promised better and cheaper medical insurance for everyone be believed after he subsequently promoted plans to take health insurance away from more than 20 m...

DATE: Oct 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

To all of our city and county planners

Probably it’s just because I’m getting older (much older), but it seems like in La Plata County we’re on a merry-go-round that’s turning faster and faster. An acceleration and f...

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

Truthful take on Las Vegas massacre

The satirical publication called The Onion said it with a very sobering headline: “‘No way to prevent this,’ says the only country in the world where this happens regularly.’” ...

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