Letters to the Editor
Fight over bag ban is surprising
I come from a city that has had a ban on plastic bags for quite a long time and in 2014 a complete ban will be in effect on the…
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Playing to the base
GOP’s dismissive take on immigration reform threatens party’s political future
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Get over it and just ban the plastic bags
I believe if residents of the city and county were responsible folks when it came to regarding our natural resources and environment, we would not need any government intervention. Laws…
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Ridiculous to frame skateboarding as crime
No one would ever say that baseball players should be restricted to the park, and yet I can say from experience that a baseball to the face doesn’t exactly tickle.…
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Busting myths associated with bag ban
Myth 1: Plastic grocery bags are free. a) Bags are manufactured in China, shipped here, then shipped back for recycling at huge financial and environmental cost. b) The cost of…
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Reusable bags wrong solution to nonproblem
I was duped into thinking reusable bags were a great solution to what I now know is a nonproblem. After seeing what two kids and a dog can and will…
Editorials
Marijuana mayhem
Murky and messy state rules leave local governments scrambling to sort things out
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Ask voters about bothersome bag tax
Another thing that bugs me is, why can’t the people vote on such a contentious issue? I have heard it is about $10,000 to $20,000 to fund a special election…
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Train is a responsible part of community
Newcomers have no idea how much the economy of Durango is dependent upon the train, but old-timers and long-time residents are thankful every day for the train and the business…
Editorials
Executive power
Behind policy debates and partisan politics lie real questions of the imperial presidency
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The city should consider county recyclers
I understand that city residents pay $3 per month, but that basically is for pickup. We in the county are hauling our own. I hope the city will reconsider this…
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Would racist letters make the Herald’s cut?
Colleen Collins Durango Editor’s note: To answer Colleen Collins’ question: If the legality of interracial marriages was before the Supreme Court or being debated in state legislatures, yes, race or…
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Notify residents about spraying pesticides
When they spray, the pesticide is not selective; it will destroy more than just insects. I called the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and I found that there is no requirement…
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Two secrets for summertime fun
“They’re Playing Our Song” will send you away singing and smiling. Electra Lake Clubhouse is open to the public on weekends. Have fun! Sandra Mapel Durango
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Do not just complain, become involved
If he feels that the “system” is full of lies, in many respects, it is. However, that isn’t an invitation simply to complain about it. Educate yourself, get involved and…
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Print Vi McCoy, but not out-of-area writers
That said, I don’t belong to the Vi McCoy fan club. However, I can appreciate the fact that the Herald prints her diatribes. In as much as I’m usually opposed…
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Yes, freedom of expression is for everyone
A letter being moronic is more the perspective of a reader. Another reader might find the same letter to be enlightening. Who would be in the position of choosing which…
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Residents must stop city from banning bags
The retailers who will have to charge the plastic-bag tax do not want a bag ban or tax in Durango. The overwhelming majority of the residents of Durango do not…
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Economy depends on fixing climate change
I run a small business here in western Colorado that is greatly dependent on the folks that come to visit and enjoy our beautiful state. In Colorado, there is no…
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Name something positive for Dylan Redwine
Dylan Redwine’s remains were found in this small section of the national forest and now, the mountain will forever hold a glow of morbid reverence in his name. To rename…
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Out-of-town recyclers need City Market site
Now the city is asking us to pay for grocery bags, drive all the way across town and get charged and “carded” for the privilege of dropping off our items.…
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City, a number of businesses good on access
We talked with businesses that had accessibility issues about possible solutions and did a little street theater to publicize problems in what we hoped would be a fun way. We…
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Cartoon dismissed questions about Benghazi
Apparently, the Herald feels that we the people should not be concerned about the massacre at Benghazi. Does the paper not feel we the people should finally find out the…
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Find other ways to celebrate Fourth of July
Let’s think out of the box and celebrate in other ways. Sure, we miss that light in the sky, but we would get over it. Yes, fireworks are beautiful in…