Not only can residents not park in front of their own houses, but people are not considerate of where the driveways, the sidewalks or the fire hydrants are. I have…
LPEA is a business, and I know how to run a successful business. After a tragic fire in 2008, Seasons, under my direction, was restored to vitality. With planning and…
We encourage everyone to see this documentary. Please support the Animas City Theatre. Lauren Delle and Ed Cotgageorge Durango
“Federally managed” does not necessarily mean “accessible.” A lawsuit brought by two counties, associations and individuals currently underway in U.S District Court alleges that the U.S. Forest Service has illegally…
Savings would be reinvested in prevention. Urge your congressional representatives to support this reform. If Colorado wants better outcomes for kids, Colorado lawmakers must reform federal child abuse and neglect…
Of this staggering statistic, studies show that about 65 percent of those are dyslexic (identified in Colorado as having a “specific learning disorder”). The social as well as financial toll…
Stop sign-runners include bikes, cars, skateboards and pedestrians. You cannot drive around town and feel safe. A trip to the store is a dangerous adventure. There are too many cars,…
He commented on the need for resources for those with drug and alcohol addictions, and those of us in the community familiar with how addiction and homelessness intersect see the…
The library offers a range of paperback books, from nonfiction to fantasy, self-help to inspirational, art to science, as well as Native American and Spanish themes, and we often get…
The inept inaction of the decision-makers involved makes the United States Congress look good, and we are all aware of their single-digit approval ratings. One would think – and should…
“We” do know a lot about colic, even if the author does not. There are many things that can cause upset in an infant’s young system that are treatable –…
The primary focus and mission of the La Plata county Humane Society has been – and always will be – to provide the best possible services and care for homeless…
The newly hired director (July 2014) accused long-term staff members and volunteers of stealing, larceny and check-in manipulations, resulting in the majority of devoted workers being fired or leaving. Those…
There are so many articles that you print where there are no comments allowed. Each and every one of them where no comments are allowed are always controversial articles, so…
I drive a convertible, and I’m tired of them literally encroaching on me as I’m stopped at a light with their hand out; one woman is quite aggressive. I worry…
I saw on 32nd Street a guy using his kids to beg. My husband is a disabled firefighter after 36 years of saving lives, and these panhandlers are able to…
When I was hired through SUCAP at Peaceful Spirit in Ignacio, I could not have been happier. The goals I had set for myself were manifesting. My direct supervisor, to…
But then I wondered: Would a $20 bill with a woman’s face on it be worth less than a $20 bill with a man’s face on it? Sarah Llywellyn Durango
Part 1: Convert the trucks to hybrids, similar to the new Freightliner hybrid but different enough not to encroach on patents. They already are nearly brand-new trucks, and a hybrid…
Could the Herald not find anything newsworthy about an event that continues to change men and women’s lives today and has had a significant impact in shaping history for the…
I was raised in a Southern, reform-Jewish home. I was taught I am an American first, and Judaism is my religion. My family had both thoughtful and raucous discussions about…
The LPEA board is important – not just because it guides the actions of our local electric co-operative, but because it shapes the future of our co-op and our energy…
I have been following this story closely as one of my influential role models is on the official list. Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor under Franklin D. Roosevelt, was educated…
Hardly anyone would argue that parents have the right and responsibility to be their child’s first and most important teacher. Beyond educators and parents, businesses and taxpayers, in general, expect…
Evenings Porch Assisted Living is open in Bayfield, with 11 private rooms and the capacity for 16 individuals. Our beautiful facility offers a home-like atmosphere, in a smaller setting, with…
Once again that has been verified to me. Recently, my partner, Leo Meegan, left his wallet on a gas pump and drove away. Just hours later, I opened our door…
Parks and recreation has for years represented that the excess funds from this tax could only be used for “new” trail expansion – not even to make needed repairs to…
I know that McHenry will not fail to do his homework and that he won’t simply accept the word of staff, consultants and commissions as absolute truth. He’s already shown…
