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Boating decision was expected, but sad

The rules announced by the Bureau of Land Management (Herald, Dec. 21) giving the green light to powerboats on Lake Nighthorse was long anticipated by those of us attending the meetings and ...

Sign a petition to end city’s fluoridation

As new evidence of the dangers of fluoride continues to surface, 208 cities across America and 97 percent of European nations have opted out of the ill-conceived practice of water fluoridati...

Signs needed at dangerous intersection

Hello, there are still no traffic signs at Fourth Avenue and Second Street. I understand it’s “low traffic,” but not low traffic enough. I was almost hit on my bike there. Again. What will i...

Urge Congress to act on cyberwarfare

Since the end of the draft, only about 1 percent of us have borne the burden of serving in the military and protecting our country. These few volunteers have fought and sacrificed to protect...

At this point, does it make a difference?

With all of the transparently propagandist push for investigation into the alleged Russian hacking, and subsequent implied altering of the outcome of the presidential election, I will quote ...

Liberals share credit for Trump’s victory

There must not be enough liberal rants, like those of Ken Van Zee (Letters, Herald, Dec. 19), to satisfy the editors, so we are subjected to liberal reruns. No matter how many times the Hera...

Help to give the gift of a livable planet

In this season of gift-giving, the gift I most want to give my children, grandchildren and all future children is the gift of a livable planet. Today, Beijing is on “red alert” du...

The letters always make my morning

I have to admit, the real reason I subscribe to The Durango Herald is for the puzzles each day. I know some might think it is an expensive puzzle book, but it’s all relative, I guess. ...

United’s carry-on charge deserves boycott

Recently, United Airlines announced their intent to charge passengers for carry-on luggage effective early in 2017. They are also encouraging passengers to place more of their carry-on items...

Signage still needed at all intersections

There are still no traffic signs at Fourth Avenue and 2nd Street. I understand it’s “low traffic” but not low traffic enough. I was almost hit on my bike there. Again. ...

Don’t let Trump derail new regional MLP

The master leasing plan is a hard-fought victory for those of us who oppose oil and gas development on our public lands. It is upsetting to see that despite all the efforts to develop this p...

Don’t throw baby out with the bath water

Any time the popular vote and the electoral vote disagree, there is the cry to get rid of the Electoral College system. One man, one vote. It sounds great, but with a large, dive...
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