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Vote to put a woman on the $20 bill

The stories the past few weeks featuring the outstanding women in our community are so inspiring. Many thanks to the Herald for shining the spotlight on our local heroines. For years, I’ve b...

Strength not a matter of risque dress

In response to Miki Spies’ letter to the editor (Herald, March 16), women have a right to be themselves and be powerful. However, there is a time and a place for such things, and a yearbook ...

Near-nudity does not provide confidence

In response to Sydney Spies’ letter (Herald, March 12), I am a 16-year-old girl. I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how posing half-naked for a yearbook picture makes you a s...

Pave roads to improve health, safety

Dirt roads cause many problems within a neighborhood. The dust and debris not only causes health issues such as difficulty breathing, but they also cause homes and vehicles to be filled with...

Immigration rules read the same for all

As I read the third Herald front-page headliner (March 17) about French resident Sonia Belouniss and her problems with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I am reminded of my many trips to ...

Round up electric bill for emergency aid

As a board member of United Way of Southwest Colorado, I recently had the opportunity to sit in on a weekly, confidential Community Emergency Assistance Coalition funding meeting. Representa...

Check council’s record, elect McHenry

I’d like to urge readers to review the voting record of our City Council if they want the facts regarding what’s happening in our community. Actions speak louder than words. Despi...

Sean Waddell is what Durango needs

I may not live in the city, but I do own a business within the city limits and understand that Durango needs a City Council that will help move Durango forward and not waste money. ...

Grocery tax is immoral, regressive

Join me in voting no on 1A. It is a matter of how we tax in Durango, not whether we should tax. In Durango, when we say “sales tax,” that also means the immoral taxing of groceries. We shoul...

Waddell would be an asset to the city

I recently learned that a long-time colleague of mine, Sean Waddell, is running for the Durango City Council. I feel compelled to send you this letter in strong support of Sean’s run for thi...

Recreation benefits extend outside city

I am not a Durango resident and can’t vote in the upcoming city election, but I would like to encourage all my friends and the residents of Durango to vote for extending the half-cent tax fo...

Vote for Sweetie’s proven leadership

This letter comes with support for incumbent Mayor Sweetie Marbury for City Council. I could expand on the hallmarks of Sweetie’s positive actions and character traits here such as dogged de...
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