Editorials
Fire season
‘Open for business,’ yes, but wildfire may now be a regular part of life in Colorado
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Letters to the Editor
Use state’s resources to solve its problems
We now live in a world of politics and money, not common sense. The government is spending millions on fighting forest fires, so let’s not make more acreage wilderness. The…
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Residents would support water restrictions
Returning to Durango, it was just as painful to see the river so low and water running down the streets from citizens, businesses, even the city wasting water. Some other…
Letters to the Editor
There is nothing to fear from Muslims
Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels, I always saw empowered women, especially in the UAE, and…
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Letter writer spot on about gun control
Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve Martin Durango
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Life’s little pleasures
New parking meters will still allow Durango to offer the gift of serendipity
Letters to the Editor
Road needs upgrade before public access
It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. In a recent meeting on Oxbow held…
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Gun-control issue turns people into idiots
I believe that each of us is entitled to a gun for self-protection, regardless of the Constitution, and I value the right to hunt and own guns. But let’s not…
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Beyond symbolism
Durango’s electronics recycling program a green effort that does good by the ton
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Forests, fires and budgets
Tight times mean no easy answer preventing, fighting forest fires
Letters to the Editor
‘Hang together’ and protect freedoms
Many of us have strong feelings about our religious allegiances and antipathies. It is the genius of the American Constitution that allows people of starkly contrasting religious and philosophical tastes…
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Big Picture offers options, experience
My husband and I are grateful that we live in a city that offers half a dozen alternatives for young people who do not choose, nor fit, into a public…
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Schirard needs refresher on responsibilities
Until either of these eminently qualified bodies have ruled on the constitutionality of a law passed by both houses of the Colorado Legislature and signed by our duly elected governor,…
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Military rape trend should be no surprise
In 2012, we were treated to a full election year of the Republican claim that rape was a gift of God. Do we really wonder why our military organization, specializing…
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Parking policy demonstrates petty meanness
On June 13, I went to have my last will and testament notarized and witnessed at the office of an old friend and CPA in the 900 block of Second…
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Immigration legislation? Secure border first
The arguments we’re hearing today regarding people living in this country without legal permission are nearly identical to those put forth in 1986. The final legislation that Ronald Reagan signed…
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Proof of citizenship
Supreme Court sets limits of federalism but leaves bigger question open
Letters to the Editor
Learn why we have the Second Amendment
As Lucius Annaeus said, “… Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est,” – a sword never kills anybody; it’s a tool in the killer’s hands.” The whole of the Bill…
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Stop acting spoiled; treat planet with love
Now that they are built, most of us point to these projects with great pride. So will it be with a ban on plastic bags. Those who are whining about…
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Spending
Libertarian’s analysis highlights partisan nature of talk about federal spending
Letters to the Editor
BLM does more than lease for gas and oil
These parcels were not nominated by the BLM! The resource-management plan is the document that makes the decision on lands made available for leasing. Resource, timing and surface stipulations are…
Letters to the Editor
Durango can help make our Earth cleaner
The North Pacific garbage gyre is not a myth. Research into plastic in the gyre appears in peer-reviewed scientific publications such as the Marine Pollution Bulletin and Marine Ecology. Plastic…
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U.S. should restrict the influence of Islam
Because Islam appears bent on destroying our (the West’s) constitutional system and its attendant liberties, we should not extend to it the leeway that we allow religions in general. Indeed,…
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Gun laws enacted without public support
In response to Jim Fuge’s letter (Herald, May 24), the majority of Coloradoans attending the Senate hearings at the State Capital in March on the gun laws were not allowed…
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Security’s ends justify means
I’m more concerned that information gained is shared and acted upon. I send no messages for which I’d be embarrassed or threatened to have a computer scan for suspicious patterns.…
Letters to the Editor
ADU proposal, impacts need consideration
The ADU proposal should be carefully considered with regards to the benefits and adverse consequences of implementation. Any goals should be accomplished in the most effective and non-destructive way. If…