The resolution proposed $150 billion in food stamp cuts, with the suggestion that states save through “block” or “opportunity” grants, which translate to capped funding. Capped funding would inhibit the…
They are totally inconsiderate of their surroundings when it applies to pedestrians on the same trail or sidewalk. As these cyclists approach a pedestrian from behind, the polite thing to…
I was a member of the green-and-white Delta High School Panthers football team. We had traveled by school bus over three mountain passes to play against the red-and-white Durango High…
These monuments were erected to honor the courage and valor of warriors, and to express regional pride of the South. Apparently, some African American leaders have told their followers that…
SNAP, along with other agriculture programs like SNAP-Ed and the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Program, increases access to healthy food and helps feed low-income individuals, families and children. We…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Net neutrality may not be around for much longer, though, if the telecom industry and its lapdogs in Congress get their way. The rules that protect us from abusive practices…
As LPEA’s representative on the TriState Board, he voted to not recommend LPEA’s request for an additional 5 percent of locally generated power. This occurred in spite of the fact…
This letter started as a note of sincere gratitude to the 911 operator who helped my sister though initial CPR, the EMTs of the Upper Pine Fire District and the…
We need an informed citizenry to be able to help our leaders devise a better health care system. An open and extensive discussion in Congress, with input from providers, industries…
I have seen little or none of this happening at all for years. By all means, city council, keep spending all of your time on the people visiting Durango without…
In a town, more readers know the writer, so it is much more effective. The writer has an opportunity to voice his or her feelings about a subject. Equally important,…
Our LPEA board unanimously approved an initiative to raise the contractual 5 percent limit on locally-produced renewable energy imposed by our coal-energy provider, Tri-State. Yet LPEA’s Tri-State representative, Kohler McInnis,…
The Herald is demanding all of us common folk to demand responsible and civil behavior from our elected officials, and we need to model that behavior in our own political…
As a lifelong cyclist, I was skeptical about the new bike lanes, grumbling about painted lines as window dressing just to get a bike friendly designation. Man, was I wrong.…
