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Restroom column missed salient points

The editorial (Herald, May 27) in favor of allowing transgendered people into whatever bathroom they want wastes no time in negatively labeling anyone who doesn’t agree with its opinion. Is ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We should move forward on power plan

As temperatures soar into the 80s this week in Durango, people across Colorado are looking for ways to beat the heat. Hitting the pool and turning on the air-conditioner are alway...

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Facilitate solar power by updating grid

The article on obstacles to solar power (Herald, May 15) incorrectly suggested solar panels cause “problems for neighbors.” Rather than creating friction between neighbors and damaging commu...

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lammons knows complex tribal cases

I endorse Ben Lammons as the next district attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. I’ve been an attorney in Indian Country for 33 years and worked with Ben on numerous issues at Southern U...

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stories show real motive to move terminal

I would like to thank The Herald and The Pine River Times for finally reporting why the move of the La Plata County Airport terminal is such a baffling problem to Durango. Both papers used t...

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Election is a time for conscious action

We are living in a time of conflict and confusion about how we go about making the changes we want in order to have a sense of well-being. Health care, livable wage, safe physical environme...

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Decorate medians with historic artifacts

Reading the editorial, “Lost opportunity” (Herald, May 29), made me think. Since the gravel and barren medians are less than inviting and not aesthetically pleasing, why not create displays ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Put the quiet Nighthorse idea to a vote

I would like to add my voice to those who feel that Lake Nighthorse should be a quiet lake. This process has been infuriating for the local recreational community. I am one of onl...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Champagne offers broader experience

The two prosecutors running to be our new district attorney are Christian Champagne, currently the No. 2 DA in our office, and Ben Lammons, the Southern Ute prosecutor. I did not know either...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Teddy had it right about motors on boats

Theodore Roosevelt is my hero, so with all the controversy about having motorboats at Lake Nighthorse, I had to research what he thought. TR, after all, signed the Reclamation Ac...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lammons has experience to be best DA

I urge you to vote in the coming primary election for Ben Lammons for district attorney in Colorado’s 6th Judicial District. Not only does Mr. Lammons have three times more prosecutorial exp...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fraternal Order of Police says Lammons

The 6th Judicial district attorney endorsement was put to a vote by the membership of the Fraternal Order of Police Durango Lodge No. 8. Ben Lammons was selected as the candidate to receive ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

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.