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Letters: Please give a thought to the dandelions

I’m the president of the Colorado State Beekeepers Association. Did you know that tiny bursts of sunshine are emerging from our lawns, ranch lands and public places, announcing th...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jonathan Thompson: COVID kills oil industry – and it may not return

In early January – which seems like a lifetime ago in the age of COVID-19 – President Donald J. Trump crowed about the United States’ new status as a net-exporter of petroleum. He...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letters: City should start seeing other choices

Iâ€™ve read the three current options for the river trail and 32nd Street. Why not ask some engineers if it is possible to expand the width of the bridge on one side for pedestria...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Democrat elitists say do not drink bleach

On April 23, President Donald Trump suggested the injection of disinfectants might kill the coronavirus inside one’s body. Several federal government agencies rushed to advise this was highl...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Truth is the truth – and then there’s bias

In response to the I might turn on NPR first because it’s a great source for local and national news. I also comb through Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, The Durango Herald and social m...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Smedley’s smarts and wit will be missed

I’m sorry to see Mike Smedley, my friend, go! While I did not get the chance to read his offending Action Line column, I got the gist from his well-written and sincere apology. ...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Lauren Boebert is being disingenuous

There has been more fantastically overblown rhetoric from congressional candidate Lauren Boebert. We should all be getting used to it by now. Boebert did not win the top line on t...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Plague Journal: Looking into the future, we see ‘ask again later.’ That may be a good thing.

When we try to see the future now, we get a message that says ‘ask again later’

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Have you seen our Badger?

During this recent COVID-19 crisis, many animals were lost and few have found their way back to their owners. A look at Facebook indicates how many grieving pet owners are trying to locate a...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: EPA actions not startling or baseless

In response to the letter “EPA Actions are startling and baseless” (April 21): No, the EPA has not changed its rules nor does it allow one to exceed current regulations and statutes. ...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: If you’re OK, can you help the animals?

Those of us who are doing well may consider donating dog and cat food and/or cat litter. You can take it to the La Plata County animal shelter. During these trying time...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Mike Smedley helped us stay sane

Mike Smedley is a great asset to a local paper like the We all tend to take ourselves too seriously. He helps us to lighten up. I know, as a freelance writer, if you write enough material,...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor