Editorials
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Don’t believe a cartoon talking bear on wildfires
Cross Smokey Bear lied to us. I know that may sound harsh but it’s true. He told us, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Ha! We know that there can…
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Next Steps ‘plan like runaway train’
I’d like to clarify some misconceptions. Many businesses oppose the Next Steps plan not because they’re afraid of change, but because there was no real consideration of how the construction…
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‘Seismic political rumblings alarming’
History in the making seems to be a matter of lulls and big events with undercurrents flowing all the time. In some ways, it’s like geology, where forces are at…
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‘Wouldn’t get far by pedaling alone’
I have a Rad Rover 6 Plus e-bike. This bike has seven gears, five levels of assist, 20 mph electric only full speed and a 40-mile range on battery. The…
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Climate change key for voter
Thank you Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper for your support of the Inflation Reduction Act. As noted by The Durango Herald, in the story headlined “State Senators hope for…
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Our View: Time to tap Lake Nighthorse
As long as water flows clear, clean and freely from our faucets, we have a false sense of security. We’re removed from any urgency on securing water and building resiliency.…
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Without e-bike, ‘couldn’t ride’
In response to a letter on Aug. 3, the writer should be aware that if not for e-bikes, some people wouldn’t be able to ride at all. I have an…
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Visitor ‘appalled’ by Cortez Cemetery
The primary purpose of my recent visit to Cortez was to spend time at the cemetery, placing flowers on the graves of parents, uncles and grandparents. I was appalled by…
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Much to celebrate in passage of climate legislation
Madeleine Paracca Those hoping to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate in the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act…
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Crime will change with different leaders
Kristi Burton Browncca In early May, my car was stolen from a parking lot. Two hours after I left it outside of a park, it was gone. Far too many…
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‘Transgender a misnomer’
I have yet to find any biological evidence where either hormone treatments, surgery or any other kind of procedure can “entirely” transform an individual’s gender from male to female or…
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Our View: ‘Breaking Bad’ statues a little weird. And well-received
“Breaking Bad” lead actor Bryan Cranston said he was humbled, delighted and slightly embarrassed to have statues of his character Walter White and supporting actor Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman unveiled…
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No photos of Bennet, Hickenlooper
So another photo of Lauren Boebert appeared in the Saturday story with the headline “9 Boebert priorities pass in package she rejected” in The Durango Herald, giving her even more…
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3-D ‘well-represented by Boebert’
The guest column by Steve Mandell on July 31 in The Durango Herald begs for a response. First, it was completely unnecessary to admit that Mandell is biased. It is…
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‘Money in should equal money out’
My financial education boiled down to one thing growing up: Don’t spend more than what you make. Money in should equal money out. I mistakenly thought that our government would…
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Conservative report: No election fraud
Eight prominent “political conservatives who have spent most of [their] adult lives working to support the Constitution,” co-authored the recently released report entitled “Lost Not Stolen.” It evaluates claims of…
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Lindell remark ‘badge of honor’
Wow, that was quite the article on Aug. 1 on Mike Lindell, whipping up more lies about elections. He is one of those that acts as if you tell a…
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‘Welcome to the grit’
She left crying. Tears of dreadful worry and modest thanks for nothing more than validation. I wouldn’t roll the dice on it happening in the first place, but this young…
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Listen to whistle for ‘train speak’
Train whistles are legal warning sounds given when they cross streets to alert drivers and pedestrians. When I lived in Durango on Third Avenue, I loved to listen to them…
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Headlines show ‘our priorities’
The juxtaposition of the headlines in The Durango Herald on July 29, reporting $12M spent for a wildlife overpass and 400 unhoused county residents illustrates our priorities. Would they have…
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New projects have ‘continued expenses’
Your editorial on “Spend excess revenue on new purposes” on Saturday leads me to believe that Bernie Sanders is in town. You are suggesting that we take windfall revenue and…
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‘Durango here because of train’
Durango is here because of the train. I’ve lived here more than 50 years and am proud to live with this beautiful, historic and world-famous train. For a few years,…
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Bill Roberts: Bicyclists must respect rules of road
‘Should be treated no differently than misbehaving motorists’
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Don’t listen to ‘retro-dinosaurs’
Stay firm, City Council! Don’t listen to the off-Main business owners who see sour grapes in improvements to Main Avenue or to the retro-dinosaurs who feel that everything should remain…
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‘People want whistles toned down’
I must disagree with a recent letter about loud train whistles. Most folks I know “are negatively affected” by the loud train whistles that come by at least six times…