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Disagreement over demise of the Arc

The reasons for the demise of the Arc of History may well be for the reasons cited by art critic Judith Reynolds (Herald, Sept. 11). But I think the public finds it a stretch to ...

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

Politicians lacking math skills as well

I read with interest the recent article (Herald, Sept. 1) regarding the lack of math skills in La Plata County. Actually, they’re lacking everywhere since the advent of calculators. ...

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

Learn more about fixing county’s roads

Robert Goodrich’s letter to the editor (Herald, Sept. 7) raised a number of questions that may be in some voters’ minds regarding Ballot Question 1A for a mill-levy increase to adequately fu...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bears Ears will create many challenges

The Department of the Interior is responsible for America’s lands, water, wildlife and energy resources. They honor our nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations and advocate for America’s...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trash in DHS parking lot is discouraging

I feel lucky to call Durango home. Our vibrant and diverse community gives us much in which to take pride, and this is always reinforced when I travel outside of town. ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I find Kaepernickâ€™s disrespect disgusting

It is disappointing to see a man who has been given every opportunity to succeed decide that he needs to disrespect our flag and national anthem by sitting (he has now decided to kneel) rath...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Deleted comments were likely irrelevant

In regard to Joy Bergman’s Sept. 6 letter, “Herald’s online censorship is disturbing,” I ask that you please, please censor all online comments to Herald articles. I don’t care f...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump’s xenophobia seems contagious

Joy Bergman’s letter (Herald, Sept. 6) makes me think she has been listening to Donald Trump way too much. For her to assume that the party in question is “illegal” without having...

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

Territories first to lead women’s suffrage

The editorial “Voter Access” (Herald, Sept. 4) stated that Colorado was the first state to give women the right to vote. A simple Google search shows Wyoming was first in 1869, f...

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

Welcher support disqualifies Rep. Brown

It’s hard to see anything positive about Donald Trump being the Republican presidential candidate, but his candidacy does provide a basic suitability test for down-ticket Republicans. ...

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

$85 million airport a flight of fancy

Let’s all say this together: $85 million. In order to fully understand exactly what the proponents of “a new airport terminal” are proposing, let’s all have one of those community gatherings...

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

Respect, honor due all law enforcement

In the early afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 4, I was pulled over by Cody Hawman, city of Durango Police officer. Yep, the one and the same officer of note in recent days as the focus of perceive...

DATE: Sep 10, 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.