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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

DA race: Window into ministry of justice

Political campaigns often devolve into mudslinging and vitriolic rhetoric as the power-hungry seek to slake their appetites. Think “Game of Thrones” with suits and pens rather th...

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

Bears Ears worthy of monument status

I consider myself one of the lucky ones to be able to live in the Four Corners, explore its spectacular landscapes and share some of our nation’s most culturally important places with my chi...

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

Update power grid to cope with solar

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

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

Remember public lands heritage as well

On Memorial Day, Colorado’s hunters, anglers and many others remembered and gave thanks for those who have sacrificed so much for our nation and its great public lands heritage. But it’s imp...

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

Countering extremism on public lands

Calls to sell off our public lands have been growing at an alarming rate, and unfortunately, many who support the land seizure movement have been taking a more and more extreme stance in mak...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Objections to power boats unfounded

I was surprised and disappointed that the Herald published an opinion piece suggesting that Lake Nighthorse become a “lake for almost no one” (“Tame Lake Nighthorse,” Opinion, Herald, May 1....

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Donald Trump: lies, lies and more lies

Reagan was the “Great Communicator,” and now the Republicans have Trump, “The Great Prevaricator.” Today’s Herald (May 28) has the latest lie: “There is no drought in California.” ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Get climate data directly from sources

Jerry Modisette (Letters, Herald, May 24) didn’t need to tell us he’s not a climatologist. It’s clear from his letter, which asserts that “the data showed no global warming for 15 years.” Th...

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

Accept the facts about climate change

Jerry Modisette’s letter (Herald, May 24) contains a significant number of errors. There was a time when climate change deniers said there wasn’t even proof that the average global temperatu...

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

Proper disposal of medicines essential

If you have outdated over-the-counter medicines or unused prescriptions in your medicine cabinets, please do not throw them in the toilet or garbage. Take them to the police station lobby an...

DATE: May 29, 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.