To have his accomplishments and commitment to Animas glazed over in a meager sentence discussing solely what his job description was this year was disheartening. Michael has always given 110…
All of us adults who had been whining about our team were just shown what a true fan is – by a 7-year-old young lady. She had pride for her…
By increasing payments for treating Medicaid patients, more doctors and other providers would be able to treat those on Medicaid – even if they were only able to break even…
A large percentage of the population doesn’t want much to do with Obamacare because the authorities have continually misled us over the numbers who have signed up and/or who have…
If that were to be possible, stranded passengers at the airport might not miss having a Starbucks. Jackson Clark Durango
Senate Bill 84 would give the voters of La Plata County an opportunity to change the way they elect their commissioners (from voting at-large to district voting). To make this…
Gaze at the beautifully laid-out silver tray of pot-laced goodies – how enticingly beautiful and exciting. Look at the exaggeratedly joyful face of Dana Calin, Denver County Fair director, suggesting…
In a 53-46 vote, the Senate narrowly passed a measure that will stop the United States from entering into the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. The Statement of Purpose from…
However, the sheer magnitude of the carnage (several dozen Americans per day) would be more readily appreciated by all of us if it could in some way be conveyed that…
“Millions of cubic meters of water used by tar sands companies in 2011 from the Athabasca River alone: 370” (Source: Yale Environment 360, August 2013) “Millions of cubic meters of…
During each of her terms as state representative and now senator, she has consistently proved that she can rise above the fray and propose workable solutions to the various problems…
Just for the record, I believe it was the Canadian Usurper, who now represents a bunch of Texans in the Senate, who actually drove the country and the Republican Party…
Maybe with the data in hand I could understand why SNAP was chosen for cuts and to the tune of $40 billion. I can only conclude there is no data,…
Thanks a lot to Terry. He did so much for Durango, and I’m glad he will have the rest of his life in a place where he is loved. Pat…
Most hospitals lack an adequate number of “psychiatric beds.” Even in the most extensively resourced hospitals, demand for these beds far exceeds the supply. Medical-insurance providers typically insist psychiatric incomers…
Please don’t tell me we should be grateful to have the service of this miserable airline. I think United should be booted. Thank you. Now, I feel better. Steve Martin…
In a front-page article continued on Page 10A (Herald, Jan. 27) about the rockslide on Red Mountain Pass, the idea that persecution – “CDOT is taking every persecution to minimize…
I have been in Colorado about 20 years, with about 12 of those years in the Four Corners. Once again, I am in the area, and I am mobile between…
There are some adult life lessons we have learned from this experience that we would like to share with you: eBay never uses a third party agent, and if you…
The incident sheds light on a complex and confusing issue regarding possession of marijuana on federal lands. I understand that consumption in public places is not allowed, nor is drugged…
It was with great interest that I read the letter to the editor from Angela Andersson (Herald, Jan. 26) about the dangers of radio frequency emissions. I recall several years…
Over the next nine years, many of Durango’s finest musicians played in Jeff’s bands, including Bill Boyer, Todd Kirkland, John June, DC Duncan, Brant Leeper, Michael McAllister and others. They…
Marilyn Monroe was of my generation. Her life was anything but exemplary. She was more known for her excesses than her accomplishments. As a matter of fact, she was a…
First, the amendment as written should never have been on the ballot because it is in direct violation of federal law, which always supersedes state law. In addition, early data…
Eid’s knowledge and expertise have been invaluable to the students, especially in understanding the complex issues of jurisdiction, governmental policy and tribal sovereignty. He has also been able to bring…
This annual exhibition is well-founded, and its original theme is very clear. To impose an additional theme on top of it was conflicting and confusing. It was a mistake to…
