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Addressing our health care concerns

“Premiums and deductibles keep going up – I have to pay more for less coverage.” “Plans come and go, and more often than not, don’t cover my doctors.” “I hate the surp...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

County wants more than we can afford

In response to the plans to improve the emergency preparedness status of the La Plata County Fairgrounds facilities (Herald, Jan. 12), the county taxpayers should take note of the following:...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

If Trump does not divest, impeach him

Donald Trump is being highly unethical and believes he is above the law. He should not be president if he cannot divest himself of his company. As he himself said, ”I cannot unkn...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fort Lewis men’s team is an inspiration

On Saturday night, the Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team earned its 28th consecutive home win at Whalen Gymnasium. However, over the course of the game, it wasn’t just the...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Are bus scanners best use of 9-R funds?

My first thought as I read the article about the installation of card-scanning equipment on school buses (Herald, Jan. 15) was: Do you think there could be any potential problems with this i...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Park Elementary thankful for support

During the holiday break, Park Elementary School lost a beloved staff member. On behalf of Park’s student body and staff we would like to thank the Durango community for the outp...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Nothing former about Lymanâ€™s Olympics

With the retirement of Judge Greg Lyman (Herald, Jan. 16), it was great to be reminded that he participated in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Twice the article referred to Judge Lyman...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Call on Rep. Tipton to reject H.R. 307

Congress has wasted no time in setting the wheels in motion to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), without having a replacement for it in place for millions of Americans. Congr...

DATE: Jan 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Now is the time; volunteer for community

After a long and difficult campaign season filled with strong emotion and vitriol that turned many members of our community against each other, I am pleased to see the Herald change its tone...

DATE: Jan 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pruitt risks public, environmental health

Just like so many of my fellow citizens of the state of Colorado, and this great nation, I am concerned about the health of our planet and its people. It is vital that our government officia...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tell representatives to put people first

It was a bad week for health care for Coloradans. Sen. Cory Gardner voted to approve a budget blueprint that allows the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) to be repeal...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We should protect River Trail walkers

Apparently, there is a recent effort to allow E-bikes – motorized, electric-powered bikes – on the Animas River Trail. Initially, this idea sounds wonderful. Durango has a vibran...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor