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Sell Arc’s remains to fund replacement

I think it’s shame that the Arc of History had to be removed instead of repaired. Why was there no effort to raise private funds for repairs? Or to replace it with something that is still ap...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Details of ColoradoCare prompt ‘No’ vote

I would like to thank Ange Nobes for the letter to the editor (Herald, Sept. 17) regarding the reasons to vote “No” on Amendment 69. I had a hard time finding a link to the actual language, ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

E-bike ban is just political expedience

I returned to my adopted home town of Durango after months of travel to find that I am banned from using my new RadRover electric bike on the bike trails that my taxes support. Based on the ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Definition of ‘trumpery’ really says it all

Get out your smartphone, or get to your computer or dictionary right now and look up the word “trumpery.” I’m not kidding, it’s a real word. Scot Trinklein B...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amendment 69: more tax, less choice

Please, voters, don’t be taken in by another pie in the sky “progressive” fast one. Amendment 69 is an amendment to the constitution. This should sound the alarm bells right away, as these a...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

New terminal will not be a ‘Taj Mahal’

Prior to deciding to support a new airport terminal in La Plata County, I did lots of research, from reading the Airport Master Plan to touring the airport itself to see what the behind the ...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bill would lead to all uses in wilderness

Time to read between the lines, folks! Senate Bill 3205 “Human Powered Travel in Wilderness Act” is a classic wedge utilizing backwards language to attain a goal, much like buying a new car ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

McKnight, Patterson deserve equal time

Like our old and beloved President Ronald Reagan once said, “Trust, but verify.” I am going to do that based on your editorial (Herald, Sept. 11) laying out your policy on printing letters t...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

In economics, correct numbers matter

The author of the letter headlined “Politicians lacking math skills as well” (Herald, Sept 14) noted that many folks can’t comprehend the magnitude of trillions of dollars of national debt g...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pass 3A to keep our schools well funded

Durango’s children are our future, and they deserve the resources and education to make them competitive with others in our state and country for scholarships and jobs. Durango 9-...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Beware the recurring November giveaway

The city wants more of our money. The school system wants more of our money. The county wants more of our money. The state wants more of our money. The Constitution wants more of our money. ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare would raise taxes, kill jobs

Politicians at all levels are always talking about creating jobs and enticing new businesses to move to Colorado. Amendment 69 will have the exact opposite effect on job creation. ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor