Starting in the spring of 2017, the turf they play on would be sprayed twice a year with synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. As a scientist myself, I must point…
A simple safety pin will indicate that you stand against hate, racism, sexism, misogyny and all types of injustice toward others. The British have started wearing safety pins to indicate…
du1-i-syn What is false, and we are happy to help put to rest, is the myth that suicides spike around this time of year. According to the Centers for Disease…
Finally, a secure southern border which the vast majority of Americans want. This would greatly reduce the flood of job-taking illegal aliens, and greatly stem the flow of heroin, which…
du1-i-syn In doing so, 9-R joined many Colorado districts in avoiding school bus travel on the state’s highest, narrowest passes; using alternate routes takes longer and results in higher transportation…
I realize that when paper carriers take the job, they are aware of the times and conditions of the job they sign on for. What I don’t understand is why…
It wasn’t the Trump voters who caused Donald Trump to become our president; it was the liberals and their leftist agenda. They are directly responsible. They preach against racism, and…
“The Reel Film Experience” movies were excellent: “Time to Choose” showcased the world’s great at-risk seacoast cities along with tragic scenes of West Virginia’s mountaintop mining removal. As Naomi Klein…
Ozone pollution formed by the combination of VOCs and methane causes increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations and school absenteeism due to detrimental effects on the lungs and respiratory system of…
President-elect Trump and Republicans have vowed to undo all environmental regulations that protect health and safety, and to exploit public land for personal profit. Colorado has prospered with record-high tourism…
du1-i-syn To advance that, the Colorado Water Conservation Board last week authorized $55 million in funding, which will have to be approved by the Legislature. How that will work remains…
Sometimes people do not pay their property taxes on time, thus the taxes become “delinquent.” If the delinquency persists until November of the year, then these tax liens are offered…
Just because our neighbors do not always agree with our personal viewpoints, they are still our neighbors. If we want to have our right to have a personal opinion respected…
Currently, Colorado has a “winner take all” method for the presidential election. The Colorado Legislature can change this method. Go to www.nationalpopularvote.com to get more information and to sign a…
These were citizens practicing their right to disagree. Unfortunately, over the years I have raised the question of this exact behavior on Main Avenue with City Council members only to…
Not only does building the oil and gas industry further climate change and the myriad impacts on public health (air pollution, heat-related disease, expanded ranges for mosquito-borne disease, food insecurity,…
du1-i-syn As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a blanket of white on the La Platas and San Juans.…
du1-i-syn What we should all be able to agree upon, however, is that La Plata County residents can take pride in actively participating in our democracy. With almost 32,000 ballots…
But it seems the Herald’s stand on anti-Semitism is only convenient when it supports its negative agenda as per Trump. Recent stories that were of major importance were either not…
Now I read (“Terminal plan may need to shrink,” Herald, Nov. 18) that other means to fund a new airport besides a property tax on county property owners are being…
But, you’re to be admired for your brass. Think of the Trump phenomenon like this. A lot of people didn’t care for Trump but voted for him for the same…
Endangering the health of our children with toxic fumes – remember, they breathe twice as fast as adults – is criminal and there is absolutely no excuse for this poisonous…
Now Mr. Trump needs to be given a chance to lead (as Ms. Clinton wisely stated). He needs the prayers of American citizens to be guided in his decisions ……
It was quite disheartening to see how few people decided to vote in the election. Since these people decided not to vote, we have no idea if it was out…
We have to stop attacking each other. We have to start listening to each other or they will win. “They” being the government, the political machine that wants to distract…
I kept my promise to campaign on the issues and to show up throughout the district, consistent with my motto as a state senator and public servant: “No one will…
du1-i-syn No, Durango’s water does not come from Lemon Reservoir; it runs through it. Those knowledgeable about water law know there is a big difference between a right to a…
