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Letters to the Editor
Money not the answer to broken schools
I graduated from a Southern California high school in 1959, when that system was considered the best in the nation. The cost per student for the 1960-61 school year was…
Letters to the Editor
Herald plays favorites among amendments
This ability is foundational to the freedom of the people and was demonstrated recently in Durango when some concerned residents decided to object to the progressive, liberal City Council (except…
Letters to the Editor
Gun control only serves to enable criminals
Thanks to the left we have “gun-free zones” and of course we all know that any criminal or murderer worth his salt, will quake in his boots and flee, doing…
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Ten things I learned at Blues & Brews
Always bring wellies. Don’t forget your coozy. Extra tarps are good. Volunteer (and love it). Keep an open mind. Ever heard The New Mastersounds? Stay in shape. Calf muscles get…
Letters to the Editor
Forfeiture tied to Friday night presentation
Although the majority of illegal drug users and dealers nationwide are white, three-fourths of all people imprisoned for drug offenses have been black or Latino. Even after release from incarceration,…
Letters to the Editor
Stop it: Marijuana is not the problem
As a lifelong Democrat, I have few remaining ironclad principles. But these three I consider rock bottom: freedom from fear and undue government coercion; the pursuit of happiness; and the…
Letters to the Editor
Express ideas without name-calling
The people trying to implement authoritarian measures, whether about guns or plastic grocery bags, are fine, according to Herald editorials, presumably because they are doing God’s work. Name-calling appears fairly…
Letters to the Editor
Change NEPA and allow forests to heal
The beetle has already killed millions of trees on hundreds of thousands of acres in the San Juan National Forest and other forests in Colorado, and is the major factor…
Letters to the Editor
A year after Benghazi and still nothing done
Is our commander in chief finally exposing himself to the shipment of war materials of all kinds to Syria through Turkey? Why did he do nothing in Benghazi? What of…
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Recycling is easy, even for county residents
Why not do what we county residents have to do? It is not as hard as I originally thought it would be; in fact, it is easier. Now, we just…
Letters to the Editor
Question stories based on unnamed sources
A recent front-page story in the “Nation” section of the Aug. 25, 2013, Durango Herald indicates, in paragraph eight, that the U. S. Navy is sending an additional missile cruiser…
Letters to the Editor
Celebrate Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23
Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 is Constitution Week; this is the 226th Anniversary of the establishment of our grand document the Constitution of the United States of America. We Americans…
Letters to the Editor
Support ADUs to promote Durango’s growth
At the public forum, on Sept. 9, a speaker made the point: If we aren’t going to support ADUs how else are we going to foster growth? More hotels and…
Editorials
LPEA and Empire
Judge’s ruling takes co-ops one step closer to undoing Tri-State’s discriminatory rates
Letters to the Editor
Durango has no ‘transportation problem’
The reality is, there’s just not enough walk-up business to justify a cab stand at little ol’ DRO. Seasoned travelers know this and are smart enough to plan ahead. Anyone…
Letters to the Editor
Too many assertions about guns lack logic
As examples, here are some bird-brain statements from NRAers during the campaign to recall state Rep. Mike McLachlan. One contributor claimed to be more qualified than McLachlan because he had,…
Letters to the Editor
People with no combat experience talk war
The nonveterans, who have never shed a drop of blood defending our great country, will OK a war with Syria, while sitting in air-conditioned offices in Washington, backing another noncombat…
Editorials
Recall elections
Success of single-issue groups in ousting lawmakers is a bad trend for democracy
Letters to the Editor
Bag fee will help reduce plastic pollution
Problems with recycling plastic checkout bags so outweigh their value that most recycling facilities will not take them, including ours. Fewer than 5 percent of bags are recycled, contributing to…
Letters to the Editor
Work from local writers elevates the Herald
All of the staff members – editors, reporters, photographers, graphic artists and local columnists – are all worthy of high praise, but I feel most fortunate when columns by Rachel…
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New sex-offender registry a welcome tool
My grandma has raised me to be a strong woman, to be aware of my surroundings and to empower myself with knowledge. With this new registration, I will be able…
Letters to the Editor
Consider the health hazard of reusing bags
When an entire community can be put at risk, it is time to open the fact page and recognize this unsanitary practice. Does anyone realize these wonderful little bags we…