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Our view: The Mirage master disappears
Zay Smith, dead at 71, anchoredone of journalism’s great capers
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Letters to the Editor
Letters: As a conservative, these things matter
I believe Republican delegates sent a clear message to Rep. Scott Tipton, who during his 10 years in Congress has voted alongside Nancy Pelosi far too often. Just this past…
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Letters: Too many expect leaders to help them with virus
Strangely, those threats have been issued predominantly by leaders who typically rail about overzealous law enforcement against minorities, protesters, outsiders and the disadvantaged. There are some reasons why fear took…
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Letters: Removing mask is selfish and cowardly
Once inside the store and clear of the checkpoint, I witnessed a couple in their early 60s remove masks and stow them in their pockets. Further, I saw three other…
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Letters: The Herald has not ignored Tara Reade
There is little to be gained from entering into a conversation with someone who makes a flawed argument, but not responding implies that Piuma is correct in his assumptions and…
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Letters: Do they care about customers’ health?
I had an appointment at Durango Dermatology. As soon as I parked, employees approached me, wearing masks. While I remained in my car, they checked me in, took my temperature…
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Letters: It’s time for Durango mayor to do his job
What an absurd statement. I’m way more worried about the spread of COVID-19 and my right not to get sick. That had to be one of the most pitiful, weak…
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Our view: More transparency needed on local virus response
We need to hear from local authorities about demographics and testing
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Letters: People you contact could die
On May 6, COVID-19 killed over 2,500 people in the U.S. And so it’s still very important to remember: You could have it, and not know it, and spread it,…
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Letters: Trump, unfit, also gets flu date wrong
He takes no responsibility for anything he says or does. Rather than admit any mistake, he points fingers, plays the blame game or, as in this example, opts to rewrite…
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Letters: Council should force us to wear masks
The CDC has clearly recommended masks when less than six feet from another human. That is impossible to maintain in a store here or when walking in town. If we…
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Our view: A Colorado pandemic must-read
A new investigative report shows how Colorado’s pandemic response faltered
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Letters: Tipton’s not the true conservative in race
That’s right, our well-funded local congressman chose to buy his way onto the ballot instead of trying to earn votes from Republican delegates. Why did Tipton, who previously spent eight…
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Our view: The birth of flight in a letter
On May 13, 1900, a mechanic wrote to an engineer – and men acquired wings
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Letters: Not wearing a mask is selfish and evil
I have to assume that we were discouraged from using masks early on in this pandemic because American companies didn’t have sufficient numbers of them on hand to protect both…
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Letters: Council members stand up to bullying
The weekend edition contained three excellent articles. First, the editorial “Is this necessary,” regarding the infighting among our revered City Council members. Very eye-opening. Kudos to members Kim Baxter and…
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Letters: Virus drives switch to plant-based ‘meat’
In reaction, U.S. sales of plant-based meats surged by 265%, according to consumer data group Nielsen. Shares of Beyond Meat, a prominent plant-based meat brand, rallied by 60%. A Washington…
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Letters: Please help to rescue our gift shops
Independent gift retailers help create the unique style and personality of Main Streets everywhere. This industry is all about relationships and those who make a living working in this industry…
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Our view: Michael McClure – sail on, sailor
du1-i-syn McClure was 22 at the time, the youngest of the Beat poets and writers who would send a revivifying jolt through the complacency of American mid-century culture. San Francisco…
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Letters: Durango virus responses are inconsistent
I just had the serology test at the Fairgrounds. Cedar Diagnostics is doing them, as well as the PCR test. You can go in to Gandolph’s and get a bong…
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Our view: City Council could make better use of our time
Durango City Council is going in circles arguing about its own conduct
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Letters: Why isn’t Herald covering Tara Reade?
Tara Reade says Biden raped her. She reported her truth immediately, decades ago. To her friends, mother, brother, neighbor, etc. She even made a report to her superiors in the…
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Letters: LPEA increases rates to save you money
I would also like to thank our current LPEA board of directors for the unanimous decision to hire Jessica Matlock, the new CEO, and for its fiscally responsible decisions in…
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Letters: Your LPEA endorsements are laughable
Somehow the Herald thinks being involved with NASA as an engineer is more relevant than the 25 years utility experience that McWilliams possesses? The next quote: “We favor Rachel Landis,…
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Our view: Let’s just give everyone an A-plus …
School grading in a pandemic isn’t easy. San Francisco didn’t try.
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Letters: Local lockdown not about saving lives
The reason: There had been an uptick in cases in surrounding communities. As this drags on and restrictions are lifted, those who have been sheltered at home will go out…
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Letters: Virus has been blown out of proportion
Because I believe this whole thing is blown way out of proportion to its reality. It is a flu that affects at most 5% to 10% of the population, yet…
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Letters: And also, this is a bad allergy season
People are miserable, and many have previously received “allergy shots” when symptoms get bad. It is important to know that “allergy shots” given once or twice a year are actually…
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Our view: This is no time to relax our guard
Despite confusion and mixed messages, we’re ready to start back – slowly
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Our view: You can find the world in a puddle
du1-i-syn Start with the ducks, which we think are Green-winged Teals, and which arrive to claim or reclaim their preserves as winter recedes, always one pair per pond. They paddle…