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Trumpcare takes ‘care’ out of healthcare

All of us know that health care is about more than pushing pills and performing surgery. The best healthcare is about providers who can listen. It is about offering help and hope...

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

Fix problems with ACA for all Americans

I have been watching the healthcare debate on television and in the papers. It is hard to understand the self-centered health care proposals that the Republican leadership is pro...

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

Demand support for carbon dividends

Is the U.S. known as a world leader in innovation and ingenuity? Yes! Should we be proud of this fact? Yes! Then why are we so wedded to the past when it comes to ene...

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

Eulogizing Durango’s loss of food outlets

The following is a eulogy for Dairy Queen and Kentucky Fried Chicken: If I’m dying for a blizzard, Do I contact Mr. Wizard? Or do I drive to New Mexico? ...

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

Thompson: Connect with “Another Chance For Youth”

I am writing on behalf of Another Chance 4 Youth, a nonprofit based out of Tampa, Florida. We are looking to connect with other organizations working with youth. Our mission is to bridge int...

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

Morris: A cost too high

According to the February 2017 summary report, “The Financial Harm of the Republican Plan to Eliminate Health Care” by Health Care for America Now, the Republican-led Congress’ effort to rep...

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

Artwork may feature noxious weeds

On the first page of the Herald’s Arts & Entertainment section from June 30 is a photo of Music in the Mountains 2017 official poster. I’m wondering if the artist created the art...

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

It’s time to stand up for the Arctic refuge

I am writing to voice my support for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The president’s proposed budget includes a provision that mandates drilling and development in this one-of-a-kind Al...

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

Standing up to adult bullies for all citizens

Last Saturday night, I was downtown and witnessed three adult men harassing a local disabled resident on the sidewalk for selling democratic party buttons. These bullies, seemingly from out ...

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

Don’t blame ICE for doing its proper job

Blaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement for doing its job and following a very reasonable law (Herald, July 2), instead of putting the blame where it truly belongs is one of the problems...

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

First Amendment is key to our freedom

On the Fourth of July, I started my subscription to our local newspaper, The Durango Herald. I have always enjoyed reading the Herald, and like my friends who lean both left and ...

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

Support from community overwhelming

I am writing this with tears in my eyes and a heart that is overflowing. Our family was displaced by the fire in our townhomes on June 14. We have received with open arms the abu...

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