Editorials
Our opinion year
From endorsements to a space dog, plus your letters, it was a time had by all
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Articles about Snowberger are unhelpful
I have worked in school districts across the country over my 40-year career. Dan Snowberger of 9-R stands out as an excellent superintendent. He is present in classrooms, giving him…
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The season to thank locals on 416 Fire
As my wife Ellen and I reflect on 2018, we are so thankful for those in this community who – day in and day out – place others before themselves.…
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Skyridge must be made safe from fire
As a resident of Skyridge, I am very concerned about the fire danger threatening the inhabitants. Skyridge residents live at the interface of open land with dense oak brush forest…
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These stupid, reckless, selfish drivers
Stupid reckless selfish drivers Recently, within three days, I was almost involved in two different automobile accidents as a result of two stupid, impatient drivers, by their improper lane usage.…
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They went West
Colorado keeps growing in the Front Range, which could be our silver lining
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Tax credits can help with insurance cost
Thank you for the recent article on the cost of health insurance which pointed out the acute challenge of high premiums in rural areas of our state (“High health insurance…
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Winston, the British lion, is still roaring
Thank you for publishing the review of the excellent biography of Churchill, by Andrew Roberts (“An antidote to idiocy in new Churchill biography,’ Dec. 20). I was one of the…
Pine River Times opinion
‘Twas the Night before Christmas, S.W. Colorado style
By Amanda Langford Williamson Special to the Times ‘Twas the night before Christmas, And out on the funny farm, No bobcats were hunting, So no chickens were harmed. The stockings…
Pine River Times opinion
Bayfield Lions Club thanks Santa Claus, helpers
The Bayfield Lions would like to thank Santa and the North Pole for another successful year! An expression of exceptional gratitude goes to the following: Jon Robinson, Dave Johnson, Brandon…
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Thank you for helping the Scott family
We can’t do much in this world without friends. On Dec. 24, we had a wonderful gathering for Jolean Scott and her family in Bayfield. Thank you, Joe McIntyre and…
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Where is all this water coming from?
I found myself thirsty after reading “ There’s a 400-home subdivision planned for east of Bayfield. At Three Springs, they’re talking 2,300 homes, and in Twin Buttes, up to 655.…
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Los Pinos board members respond to recall petition
This press release is in response to the allegations made in the LPFPD Recall Petition by Kevin Ratzmann, Melissa Ratzmann and Seth St. Germain. . No retaliation found after full…
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We’re out of there
All bad things must come to an end, such as Mideast military involvement
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You look just like an ostrich on climate
In response to Robert Goodrich’s letter, “ I realize head-in-the-sand denialism is one way to deal with the realization that we are all responsible. But to dream up the conspiracy…
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Math shows that Council is reasonable
In this weekend edition there was Actually, an increase of 159 percent in 16 years is about an annual increase of 3 percent; an annual increase of 10 percent per…
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Media is deceiving public on sandwiches
Merriam-Webster defines a sandwich as “two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between.” The definition clearly states “bread,” which would seemingly disqualify the…
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Let’s end domestic and sexual violence
In 2017 alone, Sexual Assault Services Organization responded to 173 individuals who called the sexual assault hotline. Alternative Horizons responded to 539 individuals experiencing domestic violence. Over 341 women and…
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Pssst: Free advice, Mister President
How to build and fund a border wall: First, deal with prison reform, making it possible to use prison labor to build the wall. Then pull troops out of Syria…
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Make Durango safe, secure for everyone
Homelessness was identified as one of the top three issues for our city over the next five years by city residents in Durango’s Community Satisfaction Survey. The City needs to…
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Give of yourself
It’s the season for gifts, charity, and the warmth of personal connections
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Xcel is leading green way to 2050
I’m so excited that Colorado’s largest utility, Xcel Energy, just announced their plan to go 100 percent carbon-free by 2050. While the Trump administration has been making terrible decisions to…
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We have been fleeced – it’s deplorable!
Ryan Zinke, Trump’s most recent grifter, is out. How about Steve Mnuchin, Scott Pruit, Ben Carson? And let’s not forget the oh-so-upright General Flynn, offered what, five million bucks to…
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Watch it with parks and rec tax money
I’ve read with interest the letters calling for the 2015 Durango sales tax to be used in service of general fund shortages. It is worth noting, this popular ballot measure,…
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Vote the bums out over water rate hike
Water and sewer rates are up – kudos to our wonderful city Council! The 3 percent increase in the water and sewer rates is sinful. Council needs to listen to…
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We must act now on climate change
As stated in a recent Durango Herald article, Colorado ski areas are on the front lines of the battle with climate change. The CEO of Aspen Skiing Co. noted there…