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LPEA should sign waiver with Tri-State

I read several letters to the editor from folks asking La Plata Electric Association not to sign a “waiver” from Tri-State, our member-owned and controlled not-for-profit power supplier. The...

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

Conservation Corps pleased with Bennet

Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Forest Service and partners that they will invest more than $11 million to support work and traini...

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

Column omits key Animas information

The latest “Thinking Green” column (Herald, June 15) omits key information that locals should know about how the Animas River is monitored for safety. Continuous water quality mon...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Responding to Herald’s front page news

America was founded on Christian values and beliefs. As long as this country honored God and his teaching in the Bible, America was blessed and protected by God. By turning our back on God, ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

But would town allow a Bible festival?

When I saw the rainbow flags and Durango Pride Festival banner, I realized Durango was hosting a gay pride celebration. Why not call it what it is, a celebration of those who def...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Camp Hale proposal honors our veterans

On May 30, the Herald ran an editorial describing Sen. Michael Bennet’s plan to protect and preserve Camp Hale by designating the site and adjacent training grounds as a National Historic La...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Off-leash dogs big problem on area trails

Jonathan Romeo’s in-depth article, “Durango’s No. 2 crime,” (Herald, June 2), regarding the problem of dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs on the trails in and around Durango missed ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fine repair services a credit to Durango

My family and I recently camped out near Durango. While on the trip, I had serious car trouble. I wanted to take a few minutes to publicly thank two local businesses for the outs...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

All are welcome in Unitarian fellowship

If only the killing of 49 innocent people and the injuring of 53 others were unimaginable in our country. But it is heartbreaking and frightening to realize that acts of violence and hatred ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Comments at Santa Rita not welcome

To the woman who humiliated my wife and mother of my two children at Santa Rita Park: Yes, my 2- year-old is fiery, passionate and bull-headed. While I wouldn’t change that about ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need apartments, not more hotels

I am wondering why more and more new motels and hotels are opening in Durango. We need more apartments, condos, dollar stores that help to make it here, or fast food places. Instead we get m...

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

Separating Ute funds began with Jurrius

The story on Bob Zahradnik (Herald, May 23) skipped over an important chapter in the history of the Southern Ute Growth Fund, namely its very beginning. Without taking anything from Zahradni...

DATE: Jun 27, 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.