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Not all RAC members oppose the MLP

In reference to a story headlined, “Committee mostly against MLP on energy development in western La Plata County” (Herald, June 11): It is not accurate that, “committee members a...

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

It is our society that causes gays to hurt

This is in response to Vi McCoy (Letters, Herald, July 1) and anyone else who believes loving is a sin. Yes, I want gay parades for my children and grandchildren. I want love and ...

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

Durango kids should thank City Council

Fluoride prevents dental decay (caries). This is a fact. I have practiced pediatric dentistry for over 40 years. I was close to the beginning of water fluoridation. Compare the areas around ...

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

Move forward with a vote for McLachlan

I have been living in Southwest Colorado for 18 years and consider it a beautiful and unique part of the state that offers all of the best parts of Colorado. I couldn’t be more e...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kudos to those who helped at 550 crash

I was about the third person on the scene of the crash on June 26 and am a former ski patrolman; I do not know Neil Hannum. Almost immediately, a Farmington emergency room nurse and an EMT s...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wildfire risk related to changing climate

Several fires have broken loose around the Western Slope recently. Along with soaring temperatures hitting record highs (with 14 of the hottest years on record taking place since 2000), thes...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

BOCES invaluable to special needs kids

We were disappointed to hear that Durango School District 9-R may move forward with a separation from San Juan Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES). There are three th...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thank Bennet if you love Hermosa Creek

As a Durango resident for more than 20 years, I have fished, biked, hunted and camped in Hermosa Creek with my family and friends. Many of my friends’ kids have grown up learning about the o...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Unexpected acts of kindness alive, well

I am writing to thank the Herald’s staff reporter and photographer for following up with a front page story on April 14 on the many letters my wife, Gerri, wrote to local, state and even fed...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Restrooms should be open park hours

Are we trying to make Schneider Park an open cesspool? On the Fourth of July, there were hundreds of people in Schneider Park to watch the fireworks. Unfortunately, the restrooms...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Zeal to achieve needed in state House

If the local political elections haven’t caught your attention, let me raise the prospect of a new face for the Western Slope. Former teacher and journalist Barbara McLachlan is ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Aerial firefighting strategy impressive

Recall the news and discussions three years ago about the state purchasing several aircraft for aerial firefighting purposes? As a retired professional firefighter, I questioned ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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.