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Opinion

LPEA’s path leads to high rates, dirty energy

I have much admiration for LPEA’s CEO Mike Dreyspring. He has a difficult job, rich with controversy. That said, his recent article (Herald, Feb 24) leaves me questioning some statements and...

Return to moral code is a return to God

It is unfortunate that too many Americans do not realize what (or more specifically who) we are truly at war with and how we can fight that war. The plan of attack has been hidde...

Pontius: Tri-State line reminiscent of tobacco lobby

Thanks for publishing the three side-by-side columns (Herald, Feb. 24) on issues relating to our local electrical cooperative. Seeing the contrasting articles about LPEA, Tri-State and Kit C...

Wolgamott: Allow different day uses at Lake Nighthorse

There is obvious conflict in the use of Lake Nighthorse between those that want a quiet, peaceful experience versus those that want to drive powerboats. The lake would seem too s...

Lachelt recall is an attack on voters, too

The voters of La Plata County chose County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt, not just once, but, twice, because she represents the people’s interests. She stands up for ordinary citize...

Resources available to address land-use

The Board of Directors of the Durango Peace and Justice Coalition thanks La Plata County for the warm cheers at the Snowdown Parade! In the spirit of peace and justice, we offer ...

Our teachers are educators, not guards

I would like to thank all the teachers in Durango and, really, all teachers in the U.S. for their bravery and dedication. They go to work every day knowing that on any day they ...

Shootings are terrorizing our children

I have a special needs granddaughter who has been terrified for months to go to school because of mass shootings. I think she’s smarter than Congress or the President. I was a ...

Margolis: No legitmate reason to recall Lachelt

I would like to add my name to the many who strongly urge this community to abstain from signing the petition to recall our county commissioner, Gwen Lachelt. Gwen has served this community ...

Grateful for AHS, project-based learning

As a parent of three kids who have gone to Animas High School (graduating classes of 2014, 2016, 2019), I’m so grateful that AHS has been an option for our family. Project-based ...

Support clean air, water, land and Lachelt

Some months ago, the “news” cycle included reports that the Koch Brothers would be trying to get their corporate (ethic-free) fingers into local politics across the country. They...

It’s time to turn our backs on divisiveness

Doug Leming ( First, using a recall to remove an elected official to get your way on an issue ends up killing democracy. When the other side starts doing the same, elected officials have no...
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