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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

Headline highlights lack of awareness

On the recent article covering the vigil held in Rotary Park for the victims of the Orlando Massacre, the headline, “Vigil for Orlando victims transcends race, sexual preference:” ...

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

A demonstrated record of reducing crime

I have been your assistant district attorney, the No. 2 prosecutor in the district, since 2009. During that time, crime is down by 6.5 percent. We have made amazing strides in making our com...

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

Champagne best choice for community

I was born and raised in Durango, and have served this community for over 15 years. My professional career turned toward digital forensics, beginning with internet crimes against children. W...

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

Champagne works to preserve families

For the past three years, I have had the privilege of working with a non-profit organization helping women and families. In that time I have seen women, with children, desperately seek help ...

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

Stamp a small price for the right to vote

A few comments on the letter “Why should we have to pay to vote?” written by Steve Doob (Herald, June 20). Does Mr. Doob have any sense of social responsibility? If he does not t...

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

Champagne will work to keep us all safe

My kids are 4, 7 and pure magic. I love watching them grow up, and I spend most of my days ignoring the fact that some adults would hurt them. I can’t stomach it. I need to trust that the di...

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

Choose experience for better justice

I am running for district attorney because we need to secure better outcomes for victims of sexual and physical violence in our communities. Without change in our District Attorney’s Office,...

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

Champagne more than just a prosecutor

Christian Champagne is the best candidate for district attorney. He has been a leader in our community on criminal justice issues for many years and has been a leader in the District Attorne...

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

Champagne also helps outside of court

I want to acknowledge how much Christian Champagne has unprecedentedly engaged our communities, out of the courtroom, in support and encouragement of our health and safety. He has strong rel...

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

Lammons will seek stiffer sentences

A young woman gets drunk at a party, passes out and is raped. Another woman sees the rape in progress. A young basketball player is arrested, goes to trial and gets a short sentence. Sound f...

DATE: Jun 25, 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.