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Schwartz is hunter’s choice for Congress

As a hunter of some 60 years in Colorado, I am very concerned that Scott Tipton has co-sponsored four pieces of legislation to transfer or sell off Colorado’s 25 million acres of national fo...

DATE: Sep 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gwen Lachelt has earned her re-election

I’m supporting Gwen Lachelt’s re-election for La Plata County commissioner, and I hope you will too. The county is on the right path forward in many crucial areas, in large part thanks to Gw...

DATE: Sep 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Grateful for latest road work done well

My wife and I share a gravel road with four families. Two residences are only a hundred feet from our county road, while the other three residences are a half-mile or more from the road main...

DATE: Sep 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

People, businesses do try to be inclusive

I read a recent article (Herald, Sept. 15) concerning Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits with some dismay, remembering the multi-business lawsuits filed by the Florida man visiting Dur...

DATE: Sep 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elect balanced, responsible candidates

I have been busily attending various public forums and researching for unbiased information on the internet in an effort to learn about the candidates running in the upcoming election. It is...

DATE: Sep 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

There seems to be no end to gas project

I am writing to address the invasive, loud and dusty project by Atmos Energy that is replacing the gas lines throughout town. I feel the project has been managed horribly. This m...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Southwest Horizons LPEA’s only solar tie

The editorial headlined “Transition to clean energy economy has us moving in the right direction” (Herald, Sept. 22) stated “CalCom ... is partnering with the Four Corners Office for Resourc...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support Durango’s children: ‘Yes’ on 3A

I am grateful to live in a community that values families and supports children. We have a wonderful park system, a diverse offering of recreation programs and a pool for our kids to learn t...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Airport ‘yes’ vote could improve service

There have been so many letters opposing the airport improvement issue that I felt compelled to write one in favor of it. I must confess that I am not current on the details for the new airp...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Unethical acts by commissioners can’t continue

The Durango Hills Road Improvement District Advisory Committee has a long history of effectively managing the roads in Durango Hills (often being praised by county staff). I served on this c...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Read and take the Constitution to heart

This has been Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, . The banner of the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s is flying over Santa Rita Park and we ha...

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Allow terminally ill a way to end suffering

The night before my wife, Janis, passed away (Aug. 23, 2011), she pleaded with the hospice nurse to give her something to help her die. She was suffering from lung cancer and was terminally ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.