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Letters: I was “Chief” at Snowdown, it was dumb

The “Chief,” while representing an example of the pinnacle of cultural appropriation, has a significant presence in Durango’s history. Perhaps, rather than dismantling the sign, a...

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Irresponsible? Then you don’t get rights

Many people complain about restriction of their freedom by being told to wear a mask. Freedom entails at least two elements, rights and responsibility. You don’t get to choose. If you’re not...

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: We have two parties and both are rotten

The more you read and hear about the two parties that have taken control of our government, it is obvious that the patients have taken over the asylum! I am not even sure they can...

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Not so fast with that 5G technology

Before we jump on the 5G technology bandwagon for our cities, we might want to find out what radio frequency radiation does to us. From what I understand, 5G requires a higher frequency to g...

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: ‘Wasp Network’ is a mirror for U.S. and Cuba

The new movie shows mirror imagesof challenging U.S.-Cuba relationship

DATE: Jul 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: It’s the Trump resistance that’s racist

Sirs, I am disappointed that you ran the political cartoon on your opinion page July 3 (“Not every Trump supporter is a racist ...”). It accepts the current racist mantra and igno...

DATE: Jul 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: ‘Chief’ sign is a privately-funded art work

I have been a Durango resident since 1976 and I am a former waitress at the Chief Diner. The debate over the Toh-Atin Gallery’s iconic “Chief” sign seems to ignore some key issues. ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Let’s compromise on train, protect forest

I was happily surprised to hear that the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has mostly been retrofitted to burn diesel fuel. However, one train remains coal-burning and is ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: ‘Grandfather in’ has been de-racialized

Rose Cooper scolded the Although this usage of the word did originate during 19th-century efforts to deny Black voting rights, this meaning has long been de-racialized. How iron...

DATE: Jul 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Sweet sounds of springs can be saved

I have sweet memories of going to Trimble Hot Springs, swimming some laps, soaking in the hot pool with friendly faces all around and the joyous sounds of kids at play filling the air. Then ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trent England: Electoral College protects Coloradoans’ voices

Every four years, along with the presidential election come criticisms of the Electoral College. Some people are just unhappy their candidate lost, but others are truly uncertain. Why do we ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letters: The Herald should apologize for cartoon

Just when I thought That cartoon is disgusting and a slap in the face of every American, whether they be Republican, Democrat or independent, regardless of their ethnic background. ...

DATE: Jul 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor