Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Iran deal will only benefit our enemy
Letters to the Editor

Iran deal will only benefit our enemy

August 1, 2015

Now who should we make a deal with? We should sit down with the Kurds and the Turks and come to an agreement about how to fight ISIS. Anthony DeMond…

Too many Nighthorse questions remain
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Too many Nighthorse questions remain

August 1, 2015

If rules are established to secure a safe environment, who will enforce them or will water skiers whiz around at 30 mph creating a wake that will effectively make fishing…

Journalism a lost art at the Herald
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Journalism a lost art at the Herald

August 1, 2015

Why did it take the Herald three days to report this (July 26)? Why was this story on the last page and not a front page headline. The front page…

Inanity is today’s dominant zeitgeist
Letters to the Editor

Inanity is today’s dominant zeitgeist

August 1, 2015

On the Kardashians negating our sovereign superiority I must take issue with Tom Wright. To the depths of my soul I agree that the ditches of pop culture are flooded…

Death penalty
Editorials

Death penalty

August 1, 2015

Public safety requires prison, not killing

Haters could work to improve America
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Haters could work to improve America

July 30, 2015

I admit that I take issue with many things the president has done – and not done – but he was constitutionally elected (twice) and will be judged on his…

Reauthorize LWCF before it expires
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Reauthorize LWCF before it expires

July 30, 2015

We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…

Restore the Arc
Editorials

Restore the Arc

July 30, 2015

Vandalism should not end sculpture’s tenure as a community icon

Humane Society has two reputations
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Humane Society has two reputations

July 29, 2015

I relocated here last fall, and, as an animal advocate, I gathered some information before moving. I was delighted to hear that LPCHS offers great care, has a robust volunteer…

Medicare at 50
Editorials

Medicare at 50

July 29, 2015

Program part of fabric of American life

Follow Utah’s example with the homeless
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Follow Utah’s example with the homeless

July 28, 2015

How is Utah achieving such success? It is providing permanent housing to the homeless. Those who choose to accept the offer of permanent housing pay either $50 per month or…

Get with Durango’s program or go home
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Get with Durango’s program or go home

July 28, 2015

It pains me to see, as a local who has lived here most of my life, what is happening to Durango: homelessness, crime, lack of respect for our town, trash…

Homelessness
Editorials

Homelessness

July 28, 2015

An intractable problem for Durango that nonetheless can be mitigated

Accessibility
Editorials

Accessibility

July 27, 2015

Local facilities should endeavor to correct challenges for disabled patrons

Immigrants less likely to commit crimes
Letters to the Editor

Immigrants less likely to commit crimes

July 27, 2015

How does he know this? Because some Border Patrol guy told him. Pretty much the world standard for verification there! Just a simple Google search reveals plenty of studies countering…

Hold 9-R to same standards as students
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Hold 9-R to same standards as students

July 27, 2015

Yet, almost a month later, teachers and staff still have not received their contracts, and the dedicated 9-R employees are uncertain of the administration’s lack of professionalism, adherence to the…

Pricey condos not what Durango needs
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Pricey condos not what Durango needs

July 26, 2015

The Regional Housing Alliance has identified the need for 790 housing units to meet the expected growth of the city and county in the next 10 years. These are to…

Service a reminder of what is important
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Service a reminder of what is important

July 26, 2015

Jeff was truly singular in many ways, and his love of politics started early in life. His son, Patrick, when delivering a touching eulogy, reminded us that Jeff was 17-years…

Major changes
Editorials

Major changes

July 26, 2015

Fracking, eating habits show change to even entrenched trends comes

Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers
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Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers

July 25, 2015

Durango has sure changed, and it is so sad to think someone is turned off by the passing by of these regal critters. Way to go, Doc and Blizzard. I’m…

What is so special about sexual sins?
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What is so special about sexual sins?

July 25, 2015

“Judge not! lest ye be judged!” is about as clear as the Bible gets. McCoy is apparently no more able to cleanse herself from her sin of judging and condemning…

Obama is today’s Neville Chamberlain
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Obama is today’s Neville Chamberlain

July 25, 2015

Several weeks later, when this lie was obvious to all, the administration reluctantly admitted the attack was a planned act of terrorism. On May 31, 2014, Bowe Bergdahl was released…

District 9-R should emulate the sheriff
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District 9-R should emulate the sheriff

July 25, 2015

Oh that another community leader, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger, had the same confidence in his people. No such luck, many heads have rolled. In what amounts to…

U.S. police should emulate the Dutch
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U.S. police should emulate the Dutch

July 25, 2015

That was the first time I was arrested. My appreciation for authority does not run deep. My parents didn’t beat me into submission and I’m grateful. But it didn’t do…

Give homeless people cards instead of money
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Give homeless people cards instead of money

July 25, 2015

It seems as though giving cash is not always the best solution. If people truly want and need help we can direct them in the right direction. Perhaps the Durango…