In the years I have known Mr. White, he is a fair and thoughtful decision-maker, and he is a forward-thinking councilor. Dick has a good sense of what will make…
It is, however, a new tax for the years of 2020-2039. In the past few months, there are constant articles in the Herald about current and potential increased expenses. All…
There are several ways to cast your vote: You can mail your ballot – allowing enough time for it to be received at the county clerk’s office by April 7…
This current council is spending our money like there’s no tomorrow! There is a tomorrow, even though it may be shorter for some of us older folks. I can’t believe…
David was instrumental in helping to convince several of the City Council members to vote for the rule that one of the units must be owner-occupied. This will limit ownership…
We first met Sweetie when Suzanne was the chairperson of the Durango Heritage Celebration. Sweetie enthusiastically volunteered her time to help with that downtown event, including portraying several different Durango…
My No. 1 reason is we don’t need to decide right now. This tax does not sunset until December 2018. I want more time to digest the financial impact of…
I have known Dick since he first came to Durango, when he was eager to get involved and volunteer in his community for the greater good. I encouraged Dick to…
I have confidence that, with Dick on the council, important issues will receive a thorough review and everyone will have their voice heard. Dick has a long-term view on our…
Cundiff Park is close to the existing plant and would require little additional conduit and likely no additional pumping. For little more than the cost of an upgrade to the…
Her relocation from Washington, D.C., has been hard for her. It might make her feel better if she loses the ego and sticks her head in the sand for a…
A friend told me that when he skis on the Front Range, he is asked if Purgatory is still open. Folks just don’t relate to the DMR name. I volunteer…
Fort Lewis wants more students, although when I left the college as a full professor in 1974, it was generally thought that 2,000 students would be enough. Purgatory desires more…
The bus is filled with my dear friends who look forward to a great day of skiing with Adaptive Sports’ spectacular volunteers. I open the doors of “Thelma,” our cool…
What if Iran attains nuclear weapons? Other near eastern countries have them and haven’t used that capability on their dysfunctional neighbors with whom they are continually at odds. Israel obviously…
I know Martinez will not be my carrier forever, but I will miss him when he moves on. Bob Bouslaugh Bayfield
My brother, age 27 in the summer of 1964, was a minister-counselor with the National Council of Churches in McComb, Mississippi, helping register blacks to vote and helping teach nonviolent…
Everyone involved in this process of planning should recognize and accept that there is a fundamental tension between the constitutional inalienable rights of all persons and the regulatory reach of…
No one wants unnecessary chemicals used in the city’s parks, but we also want a City Council that will stand up to a small vocal minority and do what is…
The dog had, in fact, jeopardized the safety of the Penicks and was presently chasing down their pets. The fact is the dog was at large, the owner had no…
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts either in the colon or rectum. These cancers almost always start with a polyp – a small growth on the lining of the colon…
Young people, be brave. Do not care about what anyone thinks of you. Never let anything get you down. The only thing that matters is what gets you excited, what’s…
It was also, scruffy and more than a little rough around the edges. It frankly didn’t smell so good either. My friends and I spent our summer days on the…
Indeed, through its actions, the Herald challenges the reader to look beyond what ostensibly is an infomercial for the gas and oil industry to find the nuggets that are intended…
Airport. I believe that the 30-year-old terminal is inadequate for current – much less projected – needs. Since every alternative requires a large public investment, prudence requires maximizing flexibility for…
Do we need to fund infrastructure? Do we need to fund Homeland Security? Do we need to fund the Affordable Care Act? The needs of our country are great and…
