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Printing column was the real ‘shanda’

I have objections with the column, “Administration’s ‘court Jews’ disgraced themselves” by Dana Milbank (Herald, Aug. 21) Why are we allowed to say things about Jews that we are ...

Use of boot is bad for local businesses

Recently my car was booted while legally parked on 3rd Ave. My wife, who had driven my car that day, discovered this after she left work at 5 p.m., and the parking office was closed. ...

Homeless coalition concerned about cuts

In July, the House Budget Committee passed the 2018 budget resolution which included dire cuts to programs that lift low-income individuals and families out of poverty. As an org...

Effective missile defense depends upon Congress

In order to make the ground-based missile defense system effective against attacks by North Korea, Iran or whomever, we should probably have rigorous Congressional oversight. At the very lea...

Public library funds are in good hands

A recent letter to the editor (Herald, Aug. 14) questioning the handling of library funds has caused concern in the community. The building fund was established to augment the bon...

Revisiting marijuana use-calculations

Celebrating Healthy Communities is a 25-year-old prevention coalition with numerous and diverse partners that work to assist youths in growing up to be responsible, caring and healthy. CHC c...

Rural La Plata County deserves better

I find the recent decision by the La Plata County Commissioners to close the Department of Motor Vehicle’s Bayfield office rather puzzling. (I am sorely tempted to say “asinine,” but – cauti...

Hate speech is not equal to free speech

I recently sent the message below to the White House via postcard. Anything sent to representatives in Washington in an envelope is not, typically, opened because a letter was sent in 2001 t...

Herald news should stick to the facts

The Herald displayed poor judgment in printing the article titled “A Loose Bannon” written by Alexandra Petri of The Washington Post (Herald, Aug. 19). Instead of factual news, it...

Library card the best deal around

It is of great benefit to the residents of Durango that our public library offers a space where instead of brands, ideas abound; where the entertainment of reading grows one’s intellect and ...

War cannot be won on a battlefield

While China ups the ante on a proxy war with the U.S. over Afghanistan, Russia rejoices as America sinks even further into a repeat of its own Afghan quagmire from 1979 to 1989. I...

It’s time for a Trump family intervention

Dear Eric, Ivanka, Melania, Jared and Don Jr.: I’m writing to you today out of deep concern for the president, your dad/husband. I may not be his biggest supporter bu...
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