Editorials
Letters to the Editor
A fix for some homelessness in Durango
The Herald editorial of May 16, “ The editors failed to rally our community to build more affordable housing and provide the essential shelter for those in need. Rather than…
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On abortion, we can’t have it both ways
There are strong feelings on both sides of this abortion issue, and so be it. We all come to the table with different backgrounds and experiences that influence and anchor…
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Trump obsession drives frightening policy
This is in response to the letter “ While I agree that a referendum on the Electoral College is not the place to decide this issue, and probably not constitutional,…
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Vote for me to abolish the U.S. Senate
I am a candidate for the Colorado Unity Party’s 2020 nomination for U.S. Senate. I’m running on peace, justice, ecology and election reform, with a theme of “unity in diversity.”…
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Trump’s Forest Service cannot be trusted
In considering whether it makes sense for the Forest Service to allow chain saws into the Weminuche and South San Juan wilderness areas, I consider their argument that too many…
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If you build it
New passenger rail for the Front Range may be a fine idea – if they’re paying
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Not so fast there on stem cell therapy
Recently I have seen advertisements on social media for stem cell therapy informational seminars to be held at the Durango rec center in the coming weeks. I am writing as…
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Herald fails to see the history of racism
In this past weekend’s article, “ For hundreds of years, the Animas Valley and San Juans were Ute land, but the chief sign itself has only been around since the…
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Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw
Every year, San Juan Back Country Horsemen of Pagosa Springs volunteers to help clear wilderness trails to try and keep trail systems open in the face of the spruce-beetle-killed trees…
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Political cartoons are truly offensive
Boy, if this Easley guy was intending to be democratic (political cartoon, May 20), he hit the nail on the head by equally offending nearly everybody in the universe! We’re…
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The world his oyster
Colorado 2020 Senate candidate will try to make foreign policy relevant
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Cory Gardner leads on climate change
Recently, Sen. Cory Gardner chaired an informative and substantive Senate hearing on the science of climate change. Four well-credentialed climate scientists testified, including Dr. Waleed Abdalati, director of the Cooperative…
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Norton is a gold mine for the county
Has anyone counted up the number of organizations that have thrived in La Plata County thanks to the dedication of Marsha Porter Norton, who is running for county commissioner in…
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Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!
Here’s a radical concept. Actually put your turn signals on when you’re going all the way around the roundabout. The one on Florida Road has become a race track of…
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Use of chain saws in wilderness sound
I am a general member and elected board member of the San Juan Back Country Horsemen. I’m a supporter and user of the two wilderness Areas where temporary use of…
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Craftsman: Historian Robert Caro in the home stretch
Historian Robert Caro reminds us why we need thorough examinations
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Some doctors prefer Medicare for All
The corporations fighting against Medicare for All are powerful and well funded. Drug makers, insurance companies and private hospitals have banded together, calling themselves the Partnership for America’s Health Care…
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The amendment for reproductive rights
In 2018, the Herald published a letter of mine with reference to the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. In the last paragraph, I mentioned that I thought…
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Love and courage at the Rec Center
I was swimming laps at the Durango Recreation Center when the noise grew to a dull roar – the whole 6th grade class of Bayfield Middle School descended. As I…
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Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers
Memorial Day is Monday. For one hour, leave your spring cleaning, spring planting, discount shopping, picnic fixings, baseball mitt, suntan lotion, bicycle races, vintage autos, dog walking, visiting relatives, golf…
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Let it snow, we’ll go skiing
When Mother Nature gives us lemons, or snow, we know just what to do
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PR problem: Liberalism needs help
Democracy is not in danger, but classical liberalism is ailing