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All invited to grand opening of library park in Bayfield
We want to give a shout out to all the community members who helped us design the park and participated in numerous surveys and outreach. We are so appreciative of…
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CDOT paving job on U.S. 160 is sloppy
Why would CDOT make it worse than what it was? The seams are beyond terrible as they provide no continuity between the different aspects of the road. As well there…
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Williams: What I learned from the CDC regarding suicide prevention
du1-i-syn I researched what the Center for Disease Control stated would slow down suicide in our communities and a lot of it would need laws to change within our state…
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Many are in pain
There are many more “victims” of this alleged assault, albeit none even close to the original victim. I am the grandmother of one of the accused men, and filled with…
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Tipton’s column ignored climate change
Warming temperatures (predicted for decades) dries out vegetation (both live and dead) sooner in the season, which then burns easier and faster. Fire seasons have grown longer and fire intensity…
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FLC enrollment: New leaders, data, geography and brand identity must drive enrollment strategy
du1-i-syn While demographics and economics are working against all but the most exclusive colleges and research universities in the country – the number of high school graduates across the nation…
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Bonham: The mill levy is unfair to property owners
du1-i-syn Whether the additional revenue is justified, or not, is a separate issue. Attempting to raise it via increased property taxes is just plain unfair. Those requesting this increase need…
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Arctic refuge: With no good reason to drill, Gardner should oppose oil lease sales in ANWR
A herd of musk ox graze in an area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, known as Area 1002, in this undated file photo. (AP Photo/Arctic National Wildlife…
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No fan of taxes, I support DFPD increase
When I hear stories from my classmates back home in respect to their onerous tax burdens, I find myself grateful once more for the state, county and town in which…
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‘Now is not the time’ politics dangerous
Big Pharma’s opioid epidemic, rape and pillage of our land, air and water by the oil and gas industry, high-cost education that is often also low-quality, expensive “health care” that…
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Tipton’s actions desecrate national gems
How times have changed when elected representative Scott Tipton takes every action possible to desecrate, destroy and abolish “America’s Best Idea,” our national parks and monuments. He no longer represents…
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Tipton’s vote really makes no sense at all
The very first national park created by that Act was Mesa Verde National Park. Before becoming a public servant, Tipton earned a fortune selling Mesa Verde Pottery to the concessionaire…
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Time for irresponsible states to pay up
Well, what short and select memories Democrats in general and, specifically, here at this liberal paper, have. The original deceptive and lie-filled bill called for a huge expansion of Medicaid,…
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Vote! – Durango Fire Protection District and school board decisions await your ballot
du1-i-syn On Ballot Question 2A/4A, asking both Durango residents (2A) and La Plata County voters covered by the Durango Fire Protection District (4A) to approve a 2.5 mill levy increase…
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Hard work pays off for state cross-country meet
He ran well, and I was darned proud. For the 3A regional meet on Oct. 20 in Delta, the boys ran at 12:30 p.m., lining up in a gust of…
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Boys Scouts thank 5K runners, supporters
Even though we started the race “dry” and ended “wet,” I believe all of the runners had a good time. The Scouts also wanted to express their thanks to all…
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Keep our outstanding, dedicated service
I invite all the members of our community to join me in giving them the funding they need to continue to serve us so well by providing outstanding fire protection…
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Save the money for insurance instead
We already pay more for fire protection with our property taxes than we pay for our fire insurance with our homeowners policies. Do you want your money going towards a…
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Be sure our first responders can help us
The mill levy is needed because of an increase in calls coupled with a decrease in revenue. The decrease in revenue is due in part to the Gallagher Amendment and…
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Native American Heritage Week: Be sure to attend FLC presentations featuring Native authors and artists
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>Fort Lewis College students talk with Native American freshman in the teepee outside of the Student Union Building while on a tour of the campus.du1-i-syn Native American Heritage…
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Spending locally, fleeced by fees and fines
du1-i-syn I, unfortunately, missed the parking permit sign in the lot I parked in and received a $25 fine. The parking ticket directed me to the Durango Transit Center and…
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For so many reasons, it’s time for renewables
The study published by the University of Colorado linking wastewater injections from oil and gas wells to an increase in the quantity of earthquakes along the Colorado – New Mexico…
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Not sure move to Durango was a wise one
I am surprised that the article about a recent gang-rape (Herald, Oct. 20)starts “Three men” and that those persons are repeatedly referred to as men. These children may be above…
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A vote for fire and rescue is a vote for life
During a lifetime of excellent health, including 50 years of skiing and 18 years walking the streets of Durango as a letter-carrier, I never expected to be one who had…
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Open enrollment: Though embattled, the ACA stands and residents should access it starting today
du1-i-syn The GOP’s continued war on the Affordable Care Act has further muddied the public’s understanding of a difficult subject and, after several failed attempts, they are no closer to…
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Blame GOP for lack of media ‘fairness’
du1-i-syn Reagan Republicans did away with that edict which required the media to write about both sides of any political or controversial topic. Why they did away with it should…