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Yes, it does indeed make a difference

I offer a different perspective than Mr. Leo McCormick in his recent letter, in which he downplayed the severity of Russia’s cyber warfare involvement in our election (Herald, Dec. 23). ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Claimed drop in marijuana use misleading

The recent article on teen marijuana use (Herald, Dec. 24) states that, “teen marijuana use fell sharply in Colorado....” While that may be true for the entire state, it does not...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango women respond to election

“That night I couldn’t breath...” “I just couldn’t stop crying...” “I just don’t understand...” “I’m so angry!!...” “I guess I’ll never see a woma...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Give to Council on Aging before New Year

The Dec. 31 Internal Revenue Service tax charitable gifting deadline looms large. Here’s a tip: Donate to a local charity, such as the La Plata Council on Aging Inc. The Council o...

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Headline ideas all the way through 2026

I like the Herald’s idea of writing next year’s headlines so much, I decided to continue the theme for a decade: 2017 – “Coloradans scrap Gallagher Amendment, residential subsi...

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Compromise secured river protections

Thanks for the story (Herald, Dec. 17) about how Trout Unlimited’s pragmatic conservation approach helped secure lasting protections and restoration for the Fraser and Upper Colorado rivers,...

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep Lake Nighthorse free of pollution

I read the story (Herald, Dec. 21) about the Bureau of Land Management report on environmental concerns at Lake Nighthorse. BLM mouthpiece Justyn Liff made such a stupid statement that I mus...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Reject proposed Silverton ski area ‘swap’

The proposed “swap” of land usage by Silverton Guides would be detrimental to wildlife, recreation and the economy of Silverton. To begin, a swap implies an exchange of equal size, so callin...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump supporters, abhorrers may agree

I am writing in response to Derek Ryter’s letter “Congratulations to Trump supporters,” (Herald, Dec. 12). I feel heartbroken and disappointed that rather than reaching out to Do...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Boating decision was expected, but sad

The rules announced by the Bureau of Land Management (Herald, Dec. 21) giving the green light to powerboats on Lake Nighthorse was long anticipated by those of us attending the meetings and ...

DATE: Dec 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sign a petition to end city’s fluoridation

As new evidence of the dangers of fluoride continues to surface, 208 cities across America and 97 percent of European nations have opted out of the ill-conceived practice of water fluoridati...

DATE: Dec 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Signs needed at dangerous intersection

Hello, there are still no traffic signs at Fourth Avenue and Second Street. I understand it’s “low traffic,” but not low traffic enough. I was almost hit on my bike there. Again. What will i...

DATE: Dec 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor