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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

Yes, it’s called ‘dope’ for a reason

From 1980 to 1983, I was the principal of Durango High School, a time when my staff and I were fortunate to have a student body largely unaffected by the present marijuana situation in the s...

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

Despite election, I am a proud American

The current heated debate over the legitimacy of Donald Trump’s presidency seems to be misunderstood by both sides. Representative John Lewis’ remarks about his feelings are his to state. Re...

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

So many reasons to celebrate monument

I celebrate the inauguration of Bears Ears National Monument because it’s a gift to the world, given to folks by the imagination of nature’s workings. After reading the proclamat...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democrats’ adoption of King pure hubris

It is remarkable the hubris with which the Democrats adopt Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as their icon for a fundraising potluck dinner (Herald, Jan. 15). If you are very young or have been liv...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sen. Bennet should explain recent vote

Why did Sen. Michael Bennet vote against lowering prescription drug prices for Americans by allowing importation of drugs from Canada? Senate Amendment 178, sponsored by Amy Klob...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Treating children shows fluoridation works

I have practiced dentistry for 16 years and have specialized in caring for children. I have studied the cavity process in great detail. I have researched the physical changes fluoride produc...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Liberal outrage absent on other hacking

On Jan. 6, James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, said he had a very high level of confidence that Russia hacked the Democratic Party and campaign staff emails. There has been...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Everyone should stand up for women

As we move into the new year it is imperative we reflect on where our culture is on the topic of violence against women. Globally, 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped in their li...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tell officials we won’t pay for border wall

I would like to point out to our national elected officials, Sens. Cory Bennet and Michael Gardner and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, that the State of Colorado did not vote for Donald J. Trump or ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Traffic plan will create more congestion

Perhaps the Herald should rerun the Dec. 24 article “Changes Coming – City Council wants dedicated bike lanes.” Many readers were probably too busy with the holidays to be aware o...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor