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Sabido case about principles of justice
We are working from the principle of justice. Justice is that which is right, honorable, and good. The law is a tool that can be used to create justice or…
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‘Cities and Towns’: Join other Colorado citizens in shaping the future of your community this week
If bears, dogs, four-way stops and brighter downtown street lighting are things you think need attention, speak up. More bike-to-work days (and a second annual float to work day), street…
Letters to the Editor
Political rhetoric damages LPEA’s mission
Social media is calling for a stop of the vitriol in Washington and more civility in politics. This will only happen if it starts with each of us. Our rural…
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We can do better with local renewables
Colorado’s largest utility, Xcel, recently committed to produce 55 percent clean energy in eight years (by 2025). To achieve this objective, Xcel will close two coal-fired plants (thereby reducing carbon-dioxide…
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Trump’s incompetence a total surprise
Gee whiz, here is a self-centered, bigoted reality star with no government experience, six (six!) bankruptcies, five kids from three (three!) different marriages, four (four!) draft deferments to avoid military…
Letters to the Editor
Health care book will begin the dialogue
I picked up my free copy at Maria’s Bookshop. But I was unable to read much past the prologue: “A Moral Question.” Much like the woman’s story in the prologue,…
Letters to the Editor
White supremacy is a problem for all
Each disguised criticism of progressives, and President Obama, who opposed expanding settlements and other forms of aggression, contrary to Prime Minister Netanyahu. To equate anti-semitism to disagreement is fallacious. To…
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A morning tale of good cyclists and bad
I want to thank the courteous bike riders who ring their bell, or speak out, “On your left,” or slow down as they approach a pedestrian. One particularly kind rider…
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Apply baseball rules to bear attracters
It’s time to play baseball with the bears. Three strikes and you’re out: The first time a household or business causes a bear attractant to result in a conflict, the…
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Communication at newspaper is lacking
I spoke with a nice lady who “entered” my request, then asked if I wanted to donate that portion to the newspapers in education program or just credit to my…
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Walmart deserves thanks, not snubbing
During my five-year employment at the local store, starting in summer 1998, I was intimately involved with the company’s local charitable activities, including associated volunteer programs, cash and merchandise donations,…
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DACA: End to program will weaken, not strengthen, U.S. economy and security
Nancy Stoffer, Coordinator of Diversity Programming at Fort Lewis College, speaks during a Durango Defend DACA Rally at the FLC Amphitheater on Tuesday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered…
Pine River Times opinion
Ignacio Chamber: Keep Bayfield DMV office open
The Ignacio Chamber of Commerce is asking that the county try to find another place for saving funds besides closing the Bayfield office of the La Plata County Clerk. Would…
Pine River Times opinion
Aaaaah, time for chiles, peaches and more
I’m not much of a green thumb, even though my grandparents did their best to teach me to grow things. But I make do by cheerfully volunteering to take those…
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Cyclist appreciates bike lanes, sacrifice
I recognize that residents who live on that street had to make a sacrifice as far as parking goes, and I appreciate the fact that probably hasn’t been easy. However,…
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Disasters: Federal budget must reflect the costs of response, recovery
This GOES East satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Matthew moving northwest of Cuba towards the Atlantic coast of southern Florida, Wednesday, Oct.…
Letters to the Editor
Hurricane intensified by climate change
Michael Mann, a distinguished professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, explains the cause-effect of climate change and severe weather patterns: When there is an increase in sea temperatures,…
Letters to the Editor
Government promises can not be trusted
They believed that by following the rules, this country, into which they arrived as children and for all intents and purposes is their home country, would accept them as legal…
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Drilling does not diminish hunting quality
I grew up in West Texas. Many consider the area one of the best hunting areas in the U.S. I would agree. Hunters come into the area from all over…
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Judge Minot: Recently retired county judge leaves a legacy of fairness and justice
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald <br><br>Judge Martha Minot retired on Aug. 29, 2017 after 25 years of service. Because for 25 years, Judge Martha Minot conducted a real and infinitely more effective…
Letters to the Editor
Park a great addition to our community
A unique partnership between the library and Town of Bayfield was formed in 2015 to get feedback from the community and study the feasibility of using the library’s lot to…
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Act now for a liveable planet in the future
Recently Chairman Montoya of the La Plata Electric Association board ranted about “special interest groups” promoting renewable projects that don’t benefit us all (Herald, Aug. 5). I am proud to…
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