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Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers

In reading “Action Line” (Herald, July 13), we were so glad to see our friend Doc Dison and his Long Horn, Blizzard. I rode Blizzard years ago, and I am so impressed with his temperament. It...

What is so special about sexual sins?

Because I claim to be a Christian, I have attempted to act and to speak as Jesus would have me do. As a result, I hardly know where to start with Vi McCoy (Letters, Herald, July 12), whose i...

Obama is today’s Neville Chamberlain

On Sept. 11, 2012, four Americans were murdered in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Soon afterward, Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, appeared on Sunday talk shows to...

District 9-R should emulate the sheriff

I read with great interest the article on Sheriff Sean Smith’s organizational changes at the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. One paragraph caught my eye: “(there was) rampant speculation t...

U.S. police should emulate the Dutch

I felt like a caged animal. Angry, mouthy and forced to urinate in a hole with a camera peering on me. I was without water for eight hours, thirsty from screaming about the injustice. The co...

Give homeless people cards instead of money

In regards to the increasing homeless population that needs our help, what if we all had cards printed with all of the various organizations and the help that they provide to hand out instea...

Limit subdivisions to availability of water

Having read the story headlined “Colorado’s Water Plan Faces Choppy Water” (Herald, July 21), I can’t help but wonder why La Plata County continues to grant exceptions that allow landowners ...

Sanctuary status opens city to lawsuits

I am so pleased that the city of Durango has chosen to be financially responsible for the criminal and civil acts of undocumented immigrants while in the protection of Durango’s sanctuary ...

Plea for apology at LPHS board meeting

A poem in appreciation for the volunteers at the La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Store. Sorting one big black bag at a time. All just for the animals to make a dime. ...

Thanks to first responders for saving son

On the morning of May 17, my son, Lee McCutchen, suffered massive injuries in a car accident near Lon’s Automotive on Highway 160. Thank you seems an inadequate way to tell first responders ...

Data do not support fearing immigrants

In response to Mike Sigman’s letter headlined “Democrats hide immigrant crime data” (Herald, July 14), I would just like to add a few details to help understand the statistics his argument d...

Local talent keeps the Herald readable

I’m joining the chorus of those who express gratitude to John Peel for his excellent journalism and genuine sadness that he has left. He put the humanity in human-interest stories and ofte...
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