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Caucus system is an outdated sham

I am a 54-year-old citizen of Colorado, and a registered voter with the Democratic Party. I am writing to express my strong discontent with the caucus system currently installed for our stat...

Protect local homeowners, not the airport

The story headlined “Property tax increase favored for Durango-La Plata County Airport expansion” (Herald, March 1) said, “City Manager Ron LeBlanc added support for a property tax question....

Main Ave. losing its character, history

I am concerned that Main Avenue is losing its character and ambiance with the closing of Francisco’s, Lost Dog and Steaming Bean. These dining/coffee options served a variety of needs for to...

DUI court a proven successful model

The National Center for DWI Courts commends Judge Martha Minot in her efforts to establish a new DUI court in La Plata County (Herald, Feb. 24). By following through with this proposal, La P...

Recycled or trash, bag shredded paper

As the snow piles melt and reveal what’s been hidden for months, and as the March winds blow, litter in Durango has become quite noticeable. There are people who intentionally litter. I’m no...

Voting honors those who fought for right

Voting is an issue that has plagued our country since we established our democratic voting system. What is the motivation to vote? Why should someone take time out of his day to cast a vote?...

The ballot is still stronger than bullets

One of the most important things that a citizen of the United States can do is to vote in the presidential election. Voting represents the feelings and opinions toward the government to show...

Insurance company wrong on immunity

In regards to the story headlined “Soaked by the city” (Herald, March 6): A perusal of Colorado statutes suggests that the city of Durango does not have sovereign immunity when it comes to w...

Come together to help homeless people

In the small town of Durango, the first thing many people notice is the town surrounded by amazing mountains. Many people travel from all over the country to visit Durango. Although it is on...

Figure out how to fund education

One of the most important issues the United States faces is the decline of education, yet this year’s presidential candidates fail to bring up the subject. According to Hayley Munguia, “onl...

Be proactive in reducing wildfire risk

Mitigating wildfire hazard in Colorado should be given high priority in the state budget, and it should be funded consistently over the long run. This will require the type of long-term fund...

Support Champagne for district attorney

After two terms of service as your district attorney, I will soon go back to a normal life. Now, it’s your job to decide the future of our local criminal justice system. Christian...
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