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Fix the cheaper air-travel problems first

After attending the professional presentation by Jviation Inc. at the Durango Community Recreation Center and after the progress of the proposed multimillion-dollar airport expansion, I have...

San Juan Basin Health selfish, mean

I would like to add another quote to the one Judy Towne wrote (Letters, Herald, Dec. 24) regarding living with animals in this world. This one is from Mahatma Gandhi. He wrote, “The greatnes...

Health department is losing key staff

After 18 years at San Juan Basin Health Department, I recently resigned as southwest regional epidemiologist and immunization program manager. Since September, the following positions at SJB...

Be wary of theft – and use hotel safes

I would like to alert the public to be alert and aware of local hotel thefts. At this time of year when many are traveling to visit family and may be staying at local hotels, please, be on a...

Support county Council on Aging

This seems to be the time of year when more people are thinking of giving to charity. There’s an old saying that “charity begins at home.” When one thinks of giving, it might be wise to defi...

Thanks to police, fire departments

To the Durango Police Department and the Durango Fire Protection District, I am deeply grateful for your service to our community and the sacrifices you and your families make so you can kee...

A Christmas gift for investment banks

I would rather write about a happy Christmas event benefitting working people or Main Avenue. Unfortunately, the recently passed U.S. government budget compromise contains numerous riders – ...

Anti-cat letter wrong on several points

In response to the letters by Rita Fowler (Herald, Dec. 14) and by Jackie Caudill (Herald, Dec. 19) defending San Juan Basin Health for ridding its premises of “feral cats,” I stand with Fow...

Lachelt misstated the role of fracking

As chairman of the board of directors for Vital for Colorado – an organization with more than 34,000 members and public supporters who affirm the importance of oil and gas development to our...

Live and ‘nearly live’ theater in Durango

Word is spreading about a new “nearly live” theater opportunity in Durango – showings of a variety of the best of British productions from the National Theatre of London. Thanks g...

Pot data show some disturbing trends

Before we celebrate in La Plata County that national and state data show youths’ use of marijuana is declining (“Teenage marijuana use down nationally,” Herald, Dec. 17.), let’s take a peek ...

Thanks to Bennet, Tipton for Hermosa

The community of Durango, La Plata County, the Southwestern region, anglers, hunters and sportsman alike want to thank Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton for the focused and relentles...
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