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Keep the Office of Consumer Counsel

On March 12, I learned that the Office of Consumer Counsel may not be reauthorized because of inaction by the state Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy committee. I believe this...

Say ‘No more’ sexual, domestic violence

March 8-14 was NO MORE Week, part of a national campaign designed to raise awareness around domestic violence and sexual assault by saying “no more!” In our little corner of Sout...

Pay now or later for improved airport

As I read the discussions about the needed improvements at the Durango-La Plata County Airport, I am reminded of the old TV ads for changing the oil in automobiles that said,”pay me now or p...

Charter schools serve community well

We are writing in response to Jackson Tallmadge’s letter to the editor (Herald, March 8) to clarify some inaccuracies regarding the purpose and performance of our community’s current charter...

No one will see storm that is coming

How does one respond to stories in the paper and the opinions of those who have no clue? I guess I will just sit back and laugh because it will not be long before reality will catch up. You ...

World needs billions of strong women

Three years ago, a photo of me holding a picket sign made the front-page of The Durango Herald. My daughter’s story went viral. I thought I was witnessing a student-rights battle. I wasn’t. ...

Submit comments on State Water Plan

In May 2013, Gov. Hickenlooper issued an executive order directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board to develop a plan for Colorado’s water future. Building on more than eight years of c...

Voters should re-elect Sweetie Marbury

Sweetie Marbury is the right person for our City Council. The thing that strikes me most about Sweetie is her ability to listen and then provide common sense solutions. For exampl...

New Mexico should help with airport

Every time I drive through our airport parking lots, I see lots of New Mexico license plates. One reason for this is that the longest runway at the Farmington airport is quite a bit shorter ...

Build homes right the first time

The recent bills regarding construction defects are probably written by the construction industry’s and developers’ lobbyists. The long-term answer is to build right the first time. No leaky...

Dolores River lands warrant protection

American treasures, like the Grand Canyon and Chaco Canyon, have been protected by the Antiquities Act, created in 1906 by President Teddy Roosevelt, who understood the value of protected la...

Ellen Roberts’ water bill is positive step

I am writing to thank our state Sen. Ellen Roberts for recently co-sponsoring Senate Bill 8, which promotes water conservation in land-use planning. The bill provides free, voluntary trainin...
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