Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Most Americans would like reasoned debate
This view offers some comfort, as we now experience the effects of extreme obstinance, blatant uncooperativeness, unwillingness to responsibly legislate and sheer meanness exhibited by House Republicans. These demagogues will…
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No, disposable shopping bags are not free
Let’s think about these facts. Locally, in Durango each year, we use more than 7 million disposable plastic bags, most of which end up in the dump where they do…
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Support mill levy increase for cemetery
Many of my family members are buried in this cemetery; my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and several aunts and uncles. I do not want to see it fall into a state…
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Scientific consensus backs global warming
For example, these scientific associations have issued statements that climate is clearly warming and human factors contribute significantly to that warming: American Meteorological Society, American Physical Society, American Geophysical Union,…
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Story did not mention favorite dance studio
This studio helps children develop self-esteem and has helped several past students attain college scholarships through their program. Terri Alexus Durango
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What is social media’s role in terrorism?
Now you’re asking yourself, what use would a terrorist have for sites where teenagers post their daily doings, selfies or videos of themselves twerking. If a teenage pop star from…
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Easement should settle Hidden Valley issue
The adjoining private property for which the access is requested was protected “forever” by conservation easement in 1990. (This easement was granted to La Plata County prior to the 1992…
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Experience and passion qualify Martin
Kim Martin would make an excellent school board member. Her years of teaching in the classroom, and passion for public education are impressive. Sandra Mapel Durango
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Alternative Horizons helps victims exit cycle
First, and most importantly, there is a confidential 24/7 hotline at 247-9619 where trained advocates are standing by to offer safety planning, information, and referrals for all kinds of services.…
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Native Americans’ plight a useful lesson
What did that tyrannical entity do for them? It developed a systematic effort to exterminate them by eliminating their food sources and introducing fatal diseases and alcohol into their populations.…
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Businesses earn good Samaritan chops
Driving someplace to have it fixed was not an option, but fortunately for us, the Jiffylube was located next door to the quilt shop. Even though tire repair is not…
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‘Yes’ to bag fee; it is more than symbolic
Bag fees actually save clogs in sewer systems – yes, now happening in Durango; save the litter of bags caught in trees when blowing in the wind; save adding those…
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Listen to America; ‘no’ to Obamacare
Start reporting the truth for real hope and change. Daniel Percell Ignacio
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Magazine features incredible local resources
I believe in promoting local small businesses and commend the Herald for placing a spotlight on the amazing talent that resides in our community. The pictorials and editorials found in…
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Will road effort alter ‘permanent protection’?
Contrary to the story, the Zink property is not landlocked and he does have other alternatives. I commend Zink for doing an archaeological survey of his own private property, but…
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Climate change goes beyond rocket science
The reader is likely familiar with the brouhaha expressed on these pages when the last IPCC Report was issued in 2007. That report documented: “The warming climate system was unequivocal,…
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Council should drop fees, curb developer
In the meantime, do something productive and lobby the “Father Knows Best” City Council to do two positive and constructive things: 1) Do not permit a commercial developer to destroy…
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French got it right on Iraq, grocery bags
By the way, there are no workers to bag your groceries in France; you do it yourself. Whether this no-bag custom is by government edict or coordinated grocery chain policy,…
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Market forces affect tax base, property values
Many of you remember that your real estate value dropped or changed based on the market values between the above dates. These changes reflected market conditions, on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis,…
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NRA heavy on emphasis, light on empathy
What Murray’s letter really discloses is the paranoid fantasy that NRAers can’t help displaying in exhibitionist mode: that any gun-control measures (I mean any) amount to a total elimination of…
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A six-point plan for public access at Oxbow
There is getting to be too many of us. The Oxbow area is special, and many of us who do not live in the neighborhood would enjoy an opportunity to…
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Small steps taken to rein in Tri-State
Once it became apparent to Tri-State that the New Mexico regulators were serious about examining its rate structure, Tri-State fled to federal court in Albuquerque to make the same argument…
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Magnets could solve recycling challenges
Eventually, there needs to be a system in place where trucks can pick up waste and recycling from the alley. Maybe a large bin could be divided. We all know…
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Height variance sets dangerous precedent
The availability of lodging for guests and tourists is of great concern for our economic health, but I believe that we may be setting a precedent in approving the construction…
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A 3-step primer on how law-making works
Throwing a tantrum to try to circumvent Step 3 is going to cost us. The right way to get Obamacare repealed is to see Step 3 above, not this ridiculous…
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USFS must remember Hidden Valley’s roots
La Plata County GIS maps plainly show he can accomplish his objectives by improving an existing, older road starting from his CR 203 properties. I respect Zink’s right to develop…
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Bag fee supporters a minority of residents
A detailed review of the petition revealed only 186 of the 900 signatures were valid by city rules used for recall petitions. A large number of signatures were from people…