Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Herald error on rockslide was egregious
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…
Letters to the Editor
Wanderer glad to be back in S.W. Colorado
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…
Letters to the Editor
Scam left Bronco fans disappointed
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…
Letters to the Editor
Governments need to make sense of pot laws
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…
Letters to the Editor
Science clear on danger of radio emissions
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…
Letters to the Editor
Durango lost a friend with Strahan’s death
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…
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Look to Temple, not Monroe, as role model
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…
Letters to the Editor
Legalizing recreational pot was poor decision
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…
Editorials
County government
Bill to have county commissioners chosen by district should be rejected by lawmakers
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Man offers knowledge, expertise to students
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…
Letters to the Editor
Criticism overlooked art show’s themes
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…
Letters to the Editor
America needs luck finding freedom, rights
I am a retired disabled veteran who has sacrificed more than what 99 percent of this country would ever think possible, or would even volunteer for, these days. I was…
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Commit to friendship, education, hope
What can we do to benefit the future of our youth? For one, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters so we can dedicate ourselves to friendship, education and hope. Youth…
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Do politicians want us to take medications?
So now, I find out that according to the 2006 drug act, I will be penalized for every month I am without that coverage, which is a cumulative and increasingly…
Letters to the Editor
Who gets money from city’s utility refunds?
Who gets our money? And why don’t we? What is the purpose of this program if the money only goes to those lucky enough to own property in an already-overpriced…
Editorials
State of the Union
Obama’s solo mission offers too many milquetoast solutions to serious issues
Editorials
Super Bowl XLVIII
Broncos return to the championship game after more than a decade in the wilderness
Letters to the Editor
Legislature must use discipline with fund
Highways are not even being discussed by the majority party in the Legislature. The latest figures show 53 percent of Colorado highways are in poor condition. That is up from…
Letters to the Editor
When math rules, human corruption is over
The point is, math is infallible. It is humans who are corrupt when left alone to make decisions by themselves unchecked. Math, when it is in the open and checked…
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Building immunity is best weapon against flu
Numerous studies, not funded directly by flu vaccine manufacturers, show flu shots are not effective and fail to work for many people. They may provide temporary immunity for some, but…
Editorials
Tribes and the law
Report highlights serious deficiencies in administration of justice in Indian Country
Letters to the Editor
Campgrounds closed to shift blame to GOP?
Was that really necessary or a way for Obama to shift the blame to Republicans? Now it turns out an organization of USFS campground operators – calling themselves the National…
Letters to the Editor
There is no reason to wait: Go solar now
Going solar is one thing easy to put off, for all the reasons stated above. But let’s look at that first excuse, about cost. If it’s worth doing later, it’s…
Letters to the Editor
Shop around for best health-care price
My insurance, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, will not answer that question. It does not release its “negotiated rates.” Farmington cash price: $785. Denver cash price: $585. Moral of the story?…