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Bayfield needs library but not pot sales, Fort Lewis Mesa should get fire support
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Unlike Tri-State, let’s go greener now
We are at an energy crossroads. Coal was the energy of the past. It was wonderful for advancing human civilization, but it’s time to move past coal, just like we…
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For businessman, city tax is essential
My family has resided in Durango since the early 1930s. Durango has gone through many changes over the years, but none more important than what we are facing right now.…
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Phil Weiser is best bet for our next AG
The election of an attorney general is an important day for Colorado. Phil Weiser is, by far, the best choice. His opponent has been a prosecutor, supportive of hard-line positions…
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Sean Smith has the leadership we need
I recently read challenger-for-sheriff Charles Hamby’s website. Other than platitudes about community safety and law and order, I found nothing in his stated positions. Is this a case of the…
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City tax hike shows police that we care
My husband and I have been residents of Durango for over 40 years. We were delighted when the property tax for the fire department passed last year, and we both…
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These attorneys are locomotive chasers
The recent article purporting to explain the attorneys’ motives for their suit against the railroad for allegedly starting the 416 Fire omitted some information (“Lawyers discuss lawsuit in response to…
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Sign of our times
It was supposed to be a joke. And there was nothing funny about the reactions.
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We’re ready now for a real representative
Concerned, as I am, about the situation in this dysfunctional White House and believing, as I do, that we urgently need a check and balance rather than the Republican party…
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Who wants sheep poop in their water?
While camping/hiking the upper Florida watershed – a key source for Durango city drinking water – over four days recently, I observed and photographed the following: domestic sheep excrement liberally…
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Please vote YES for Pine River Library
I urge residents of the Pine River Valley to vote YES on ballot measure 6A in November to keep our award-winning library going strong in Bayfield. The library faces a…
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Jena Griswold for secretary of state
Do you know what Colorado’s secretary of state actually does? I didn’t either. But I looked into it a little, and there are at least two reasons why we should…
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Saying ‘arrogant white men’ was racist
Why publish racist letters to the editor? Steve Self’s letter to the editor (“Arrogant white men must have no place,” Sept. 26) seems to denigrate white males as people less…
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Enough lunacy, let’s take back America
The situation with Brett Kavanaugh is just another ring in the circus known as the Trump administration. Nothing he does surprises, shocks, humiliates or physically sickens me any longer. I’m…
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Mitsch Bush better on climate, drought
I have been very impressed with Diane Mitsch Bush, particularly with her knowledge of complex issues and her willingness to work with all stakeholders to find solutions. One of the…
Pine River Times opinion
Beware of the mail-in marijuana ballot
Political cartoon by Anne Schrier By Phyllis Ludwig, Grace Sossaman, Ron Dunavant, Dr. Jerry Brown, Dan Ford, and Tony and Anne Schrier There are many facts people need to know…
Pine River Times opinion
Library, events beneficial for area’s small businesses
As a small business owner in Bayfield, I utilize the Pine River Library as a resource for operating my day-to-day business. The library does so many wonderful things inside of…
Pine River Times opinion
Library is a hub of community
Our award winning, steadily growing public library is a community hub for gardners, readers, school age children needing a safe place to go after school, people trying to improve their…
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Mitsch Bush is much better on guns
Rep. Scott Tipton is in the pocket of the National Rifle Association, which named him one of their “Young Guns” and gave him an “A” rating for his votes to…
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I don’t hate GOP; I just want them gone
In a letter to the Herald (Oct. 1) Paul Wainwright of Hesperus asks, “Why do local Democrats harbor so much hate for me, our president and his party?” Hi, Mr.…
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I don’t hate GOP, I just want them gone
In a letter to the Herald (Oct. 1) Paul Wainwright of Hesperus asks, “Why do local Democrats harbor so much hate for me, our president and his party?” Hi, Mr.…
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We’ll stay the course with Sheriff Smith but would like a change at treasurer
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Criticism of Democrats is not helpful
I’m sorry to see the letter to the editor you printed from Robert Goodrich (“Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever,” Oct. 1). Snarky. This is the kind of communication that…
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To the vandal who marred the concrete
Was it you? Were you the one who simply couldn’t resist the urge to carve your initials into the fresh concrete? Thanks. It took about 15 minutes to eradicate your…
Letters to the Editor
Criticism of Democrats is not helpful
I’m sorry to see the letter to the editor you printed from Robert Goodrich (“Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever,” Oct. 1). Snarky. This is the kind of communication that…
Letters to the Editor
To the vandal who marred the concrete
Was it you? Were you the one who simply couldn’t resist the urge to carve your initials into the fresh concrete? Thanks. It took about 15 minutes to eradicate your…
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Our endorsements
We’ll stay the course with Sheriff Smith, but would like a change at treasurer
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Local seniors, we have your services
September is National Senior Center Month! If you’re new to La Plata County or have recently celebrated your 60th birthday, you might not be aware of new, exciting opportunities available…
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Trump, EPA pull a fast one on methane
Methane Regulations Weakened by EPA and Trump Administration Recently the Trump Administration and EPA’s Andrew Wheeler have decided to weaken the methane rules, which were previously protected by former president…