Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Trump disgraces himself, disrespects Navajo
du1-i-syn The White House gathering was to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who helped this country win World War II, in spite of the fact that their country was stolen.…
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I stand with Commissioner Gwen Lachelt
Lachelt’s response to these allegations was to invite a full ethics review by the Eagle County Attorney who deemed that there were no ethical violations. Lachelt has always put La…
Editorials
Mountain spirit: Peak designations honor local, world-class alpinists, their legacy and the land
Friends and loved ones would eventually learn that two of Southwest Colorado’s, and the world’s, most accomplished climbers had perished in an avalanche some weeks before. Climbing, especially at altitude,…
Letters to the Editor
We should not mortgage our future to enrich the fossil fuel industry
The Arctic Refuge is home to over 250 types of wild animals that rely on this pristine land for their survival. In addition, the Gwich’in and Inupiat people rely on…
Pine River Times opinion
Football championship brings pride to a small town
Even though he was completely accurate, it still brought a lump to the throats of local football fans, including mine. This was it. We were done. Our boys had won…
Pine River Times opinion
Citizens should demand net neutrality
The internet has always been open and free to all users. Under this proposed scenario, the major internet providers will be able to control what we view and how we…
Editorials
National park fees: Americans shouldn’t be priced out of visiting
du1-i-syn Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced plans to raise the gate fee at some parks (although not Mesa Verde) to $70 from current fees of $25 or $30, especially…
Letters to the Editor
Free speech at risk in net neutrality decision
The internet has always been open and free to all users. Under this proposed scenario, the major ISPs will be able to control what we view and how we view…
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Tax bill leaves real constituents behind
It is clear that the Republicans have forgotten that we voters are their constituents. Let’s remind them in 2018 by voting them out of office! Leo Cohen Durango
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Motorcyclists’ charity deserves support, too
We feel like after all the charity we do, there could be a little respect from this town. Linda Hancock Durango
Letters to the Editor
Questions surround hospital practices
I had Medicare outpatient surgery and stayed one night in the hospital. The hospital gave me pain medication and antibiotics by mouth instead of intravenously, even though I had an…
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Herald hunting information inconsistent
However, in the current BLM handbook titled “Colorado Recreation” (available at https://on.doi.gov/2qluRbz) in the section on the Cortez Recreation Area (which is listed under the Tres Rios Field Office) it…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t be fooled by GOP bill, who benefits
Rep. Tipton says the bill will add 16,000 full-time jobs in Colorado, and a “middle-income family” will gain $2,682. I called his Grand Junction office and asked the source of…
Letters to the Editor
Martinez correct on keeping the FLC name
After hearing the history behind the name, I know he is correct in keeping the name of the Fort. To change the name would be racist. Do not forget the…
Letters to the Editor
In response to letter on LPEA workshops
I would like to respond to Barry Lausman’s letter to the editor (Herald, Oct. 28). I agree that Dan Harms put a lot of work into his presentations on renewable…
Letters to the Editor
Lachelt, keep speaking truth to power
Amazingly, the Herald is concerned that such inflammatory words as “sustainable” and “resilient” are now associated with Commissioner Lachelt, and so will “prevent dialogue” with the oil and gas industry,…
Letters to the Editor
Setner’s perspective, wisdom appreciated
In this time, when our culture is looking at the shadow-side of white male privilege, it is refreshing to read his observations about being a gifted student; his perspective feels…
Letters to the Editor
Editorial on Gwen Lachelt was shameful
When the Western Leaders Network sent a letter to senators in February asking that they not use the Congressional Review Act to repeal the BLM Methane Rules (as had already…
Letters to the Editor
Lachelt can handle both positions well
If only we could have known that having a county commissioner advocating for cleaner environment would discourage the bloated, dirty oil and gas companies from interest in our area. We…
Letters to the Editor
Kudos for our local, independent news
At a time when many small newspapers are not surviving at all because of decreasing subscription and advertising revenue, and many larger ones are being swallowed up by syndicates, hedge…
Letters to the Editor
Our politics have become just a game
From college up through the NFL it’s a huge business. You can tell just by the advertising volume it generates. It’s fairly cheap; you get it for just the price…
Editorials
Tailwind Nutrition: Grant money will provide a boost to a growing local business in Bayfield
Jeff and Jenny Vierling, owners of Tailwind nutrition, display some of their products.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Kudos to the Wolverines, of course, for their 2A state title, but the less publicized…
Letters to the Editor
ANWR value is greater as protected refuge
I agree completely with columnist Mark Pearson (Herald, Nov. 18)that Sen. Gardner should vote against moving the bill out of committee to the Senate floor. We need the permanent protection…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you La Plata County Sheriff’s Dept.
At first I had a lot of animosity for the way I was treated – I must admit they used way too much force – but in the end, if…
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Column on drilling was devoid of facts
du1-i-syn Let’s hope that Sen. Gardner has the backbone to stand up to the environmental lobby and allow drilling in the 1002 area of the refuge. Let’s get some facts…
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SALT reform: Deduction loss may cause real pain for rural Colorado, state and local governments
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, criticizes the Republican tax reform plan while Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, center, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa,…
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Epstein: Learn from a survivor, report sexual harassment and seek help
I want to share what I have learned from the experience with all present, past and future victims and survivors of sexual harassment so that they will feel better about…