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Do some research, then oppose fluoride

I encourage you to educate yourself about both the positive and negative impacts of fluoride use. And the difference between naturally occurring fluoride and that which towns and municipalit...

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

Rep. Tipton supports fact-based opinion

I am writing in response to Steve Krest’s letter (Herald, Mar. 5) with the headline, “Tipton only interested in negative events,” in which he references one of Congressman Tipton’s newslette...

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

Media can’t advocate and stay objective

Although President Trump’s comment about the media being the enemy has caused a lot of outrage in the media, the general comment about the liberal media being the greatest enemy of the Unite...

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

Moon trees and astronaut Stuart Roosa

I was watching “Mysteries at the Museum” recently and they had a story about NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa, born in Durango, and his “Moon trees.” I was curious enough to check whe...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Opioid babies, marijuana moms live here

Thank you for publishing the recent articles “Addicted at birth” and “Marijuana use rising among mothers” (Herald, Feb. 21). I just finished reading “Our Miserable 21st Century” and “Dreamla...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner: Vote to keep methane rule

I love living in Southwest Colorado because of the unrivaled access to public lands. From Montrose to Durango, I spend my spare time exploring the San Juans, hiking, trail running and skiing...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Google also provides fluoride benefits

A recent letter to the Herald (Feb. 17) asserts, “A Google search will give all the information anyone needs about the dangers of fluoride.” The author failed to mention that suc...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Three reasons against water fluoridation

I am 19 years old. I would like to address the issue of fluoridating city water. I have many objections, but I will limit myself to three main points. My first point is the clearl...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Education volunteers urgently needed

With regard to Joan Rosenberg’s letter (Herald, Feb. 19), the Durango Education Foundation has established a program to connect those interested in volunteering their services, knowledge or ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Need an answer on harassment rumors

The rumors have reached a fever pitch in the community, and honestly, I am tired of them. The people of Pagosa Springs deserve to know the truth once and for all. As a public tax...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Answers from a progressive individual

To sum up my progressive agenda in answer to Tim Gwin (Herald, Feb. 23) is very simple: to use advancements in science, technology, medicine and economics to make a better world for all peop...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Corporations vs. people and the planet

David Korten’s introduction to When Corporations Rule the World states: “This alliance (corporate globalization) backed by the power of money and its defining project is to integrate the wor...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor