Editorials

Trump more honest than liberal media
Letters to the Editor

Trump more honest than liberal media

January 23, 2019

The Associated Press story in the Herald about Trump “degrading” the EU ambassador was simply false/fake news designed to smear Trump. I’m not a Trump fan, but compared to liberal…

Trump will do anything to save himself
Letters to the Editor

Trump will do anything to save himself

January 22, 2019

A report that President Trump may have obstructed justice surprises no one. His opponents believe he is crooked. His supporters believe he is the victim of a conspiracy. Trump has…

Thank Polis for more electric vehicles
Letters to the Editor

Thank Polis for more electric vehicles

January 22, 2019

I am thrilled to see that our newly elected governor, Jared Polis, has made the environment a priority with his executive order to call for more electric vehicles in Colorado.…

Progressives, fat cats want open borders
Letters to the Editor

Progressives, fat cats want open borders

January 22, 2019

Gov. Polis’ plan to give driver’s licenses to more illegal immigrants is ill-conceived because it facilitates the presence of illegal aliens in Southwest Colorado. The influx of illegal, low-skilled workers…

Colorado hunters, please take the survey
Letters to the Editor

Colorado hunters, please take the survey

January 21, 2019

Every five years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife revises its big game season structure, which determines how many licenses will be issued for various species in various seasons (archery, muzzle-loading, rifle,…

Tipton, Gardner are to blame for trash
Letters to the Editor

Tipton, Gardner are to blame for trash

January 21, 2019

“Joshua Tree National Park has been trashed in the shutdown. Now visitors are cutting down trees.” Rep. Scott Tipton and Sen. Cory Gardner, each of you is directly responsible for…

Decision on Times strips Bayfield of its identity
Pine River Times opinion

Decision on Times strips Bayfield of its identity

January 18, 2019

In disbelief, we waded through Doug Bennett’s rationalization for “transitioning” the Pine River Times into oblivion. From the delusion that any of his “reporters” at the Herald could dig, explain,…

Trump shutdown hurting fragile members of society
Pine River Times opinion

Trump shutdown hurting fragile members of society

January 18, 2019

Our so-called president likes to brag about his so-called achievements. Now he has the longest ever (and continuing) federal government shutdown. He can brag about those 800,000 federal employees plus…

Furloughed workers show integrity
Letters to the Editor

Furloughed workers show integrity

January 18, 2019

I was not looking forward to a flight to Denver because I was embarrassed to make the TSA work for me while they weren’t getting paid. I thanked each one…

Justifying Farrakhan is just bad judgment
Letters to the Editor

Justifying Farrakhan is just bad judgment

January 17, 2019

If I can quote Will Rogers, “When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” After reading Carol Cure’s letter (“Farrakhan has done good things, too,” Jan. 15), I think…

Cut Herald instead of Pine River Times
Letters to the Editor

Cut Herald instead of Pine River Times

January 17, 2019

And another one bites the dust! According to your article, The Pine River Times will no longer be a newspaper we can actually hold in our hands, read at leisure…

Build the new police HQ in Three Springs
Letters to the Editor

Build the new police HQ in Three Springs

January 17, 2019

There is a Durango Police substation and adjoining property on Wilson Gulch Boulevard in Three Springs. Why not expand this substation to become the main Durango police station and make…

Snowberger stuff makes us look stupid
Letters to the Editor

Snowberger stuff makes us look stupid

January 17, 2019

We all take our lumps over failed attempts or misdirected actions, but none of us deserve the “dumping” that Superintendent Dan Snowberger has gotten. I am tired of the harassment…

Inexcusable act in the funeral industry
Letters to the Editor

Inexcusable act in the funeral industry

January 15, 2019

In response to the article “Woman’s lawsuit accuses funeral home of illegally harvesting mother’s body parts” (Jan. 7), I would like to express my abhorrence with the alleged actions of…

Farrakhan has done good things, too
Letters to the Editor

Farrakhan has done good things, too

January 15, 2019

The Herald’s Saturday editorial (“ Media outlets have noted that Tamika Mallory, the co-president of the Women’s March, was present at a speech Farrakhan gave before the Nation of Islam…

School board: time to ditch Snowberger
Letters to the Editor

School board: time to ditch Snowberger

January 14, 2019

I don’t trust Dan Snowberger. He blatantly lied about the Needham Elementary School incident and continues to make irrational decisions by letting his personal beliefs bleed into the actions of…

Women’s march supports justice for all
Letters to the Editor

Women’s march supports justice for all

January 14, 2019

The Herald is right to remain alert to signs and instances of prejudice and injustice (“ No matter from where it originates, we must commit ourselves to confronting and resisting…

Great Wall of China was a failure, too
Letters to the Editor

Great Wall of China was a failure, too

January 14, 2019

As parts of our government are shut down and employees aren’t receiving paychecks, let’s ponder the issue. A stalemate over $5 billion for a border wall, which may vastly underestimate…

Action on climate change needed now
Letters to the Editor

Action on climate change needed now

January 14, 2019

We are in the middle of the most drought-stricken area in the U.S. Our rivers are dry, forests are burning, recreational opportunities are diminished and our rural and agricultural way…

Library to host health care discussion
Pine River Times opinion

Library to host health care discussion

January 11, 2019

Courtesy of Pine River Library Let’s talk! The Pine River Library is hosting a facilitated discussion on healthcare, and we would love to have your input. Most people need healthcare…