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Herald added to divisive tone of election

Win or lose, I accept the outcome and gladly get past the constant rancor, vitriol and mean-spirited discussions and advertising of this election season. As an example of how bad ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Justice for all’ not reflected in events

For those of you who voted for the alleged con artist, swindler, tax evader, bigot, communist sympathizer and women groper, then attempted to appease me by offering a free meal on Veterans D...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Make your life a bit better with a smile

How time flies! Yesterday, we bemoaned the heat; this morning, we scrape ice from the windshields. Holidays fast approach, offering the best opportunities we have to reach out to one another...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A dentist’s Thanksgiving for fluoridation

I am thankful for the public health pioneers that discovered the benefits of fluoridation in reducing dental decay (caries). Indeed, I thank T. Harold Wilson and his fellow Durang...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare will cost workers money

For all of you who work for a living, vote “no” on Amendment 69. If it is passed, you will not save money. The state of Colorado will collect 3.33 percent of your paycheck for years, and you...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City could set park standards for others

I am so disappointed that the city of Durango is going to convert Folsom Park back to herbicide use. It has been such a pleasure taking my family there to play baseball for the p...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stream Protection Rule will hurt mining

The Colorado Mining Association wishes to respond to the story (Herald, Oct. 31) dealing with opposition to the Stream Protection Rule. Community leaders on the Western Slope have spoken out...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wildlife may just walk around tunnel

The tunnel to nowhere is finally finished! My friends are asking me, “Is it going to work?” It seems to them a lot of money (over $7 million) to save a few deer. I’m not a math-whiz, but I t...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Slow down, stop for buses and students

The number of cars and trucks passing the stopped school bus on the route just south of Elmoreâ€™s Corner is alarming. As a carpooler, I watch the vehicles pass in the mornings w...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Organic parks protect community health

We need to maintain the city of Durango’s current organic parks program and expand it as we go forward into 2017. I especially believe in Mayor Christina Rinderle and Councilors Dean Brookie...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dog ordinance risks losing ‘dog dollars’

I am writing to express my opposition to the upcoming county ordinance concerning barking dogs. Dogs bark for many reasons: being left alone, being left outside at night and having fun. Many...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep politics out of Veterans Day parade

This year’s Veterans Day parade is just around the corner. We are deeply grateful for the respect the community shows its many veterans on this day. We are also very aware of the ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor