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Many are in pain

Regarding Lisa Jacob’s letter (Herald, Oct. 29), I strongly agree and I would like to add these additional thoughts: There are many more “victims” of this alleged assault, albeit ...

Tipton’s column ignored climate change

Climate change is totally missing from Congressman Tipton’s column on forest health and wildfires, “The truth about forest health,” (Herald, Sept. 16). Warming temperatures (pred...

Bonham: The mill levy is unfair to property owners

According to Whether the additional revenue is justified, or not, is a separate issue. Attempting to raise it via increased property taxes is just plain unfair. Those requestin...

No fan of taxes, I support DFPD increase

I grew up in a high tax state that is now on the brink of bankruptcy. I have lived in Colorado since 1979. When I hear stories from my classmates back home in respect to their on...

‘Now is not the time’ politics dangerous

The recent letter to the editor (Herald, Oct. 18) alleging McConnell and Sanders as accomplices to murder for refusing to act on gun control highlights one example of the dangers of “now is ...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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