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Our view: What a year we had in letters

You did not stint with your opinions and that is what makes this so fun

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Letters: The CORE Act has been misrepresented

Lois Dunn’s letter (“ The CORE Act resulted from years of dialogue among stakeholders, including landowners, ranchers, motorized recreationists, hunters, conservationists, local business le...

Our view: The perfect winter song in Southern Colorado

Eight years ago this winter, NPR launched a series of winter songs. “The songs we turn to during winter months are as distinct from the light, joyous anthems of summer as tank tops and short...

Lauri Costello: We can lead the nation on reducing methane

Earlier this month, over 120 people packed the standing-room-only La Plata County chamber to support stronger, statewide methane regulations. Fifty -our citizens raised their voices and test...

Julie Westendorff: La Plata County is on track for a great 2020

Well folks, this is my last column. As the year draws to a close, so will my stint as chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Gwen Lachelt and I have one more year to work for you before...

Letters: Homelessness is all about affordable housing

In its editorial (“ These characterizations couldn’t be further from the truth, and its conclusion that Marbut “deserves (an) opportunity to show his stuff” could result in real harm to tho...

Letters: I want these gun advertisements banned

Our Durango Herald just delivered a sportsman’s flier bizarrely titled: “Unforgettable Christmas.” Featured: A NATO 5.56 mm assault rifle with a 32+1 round capacity. I grew up hun...

Our view: Our year in Opinion

From spanking the superintendent to watching that dog, it was quite a time

Our view: President’s homelessness czar could surprise us

Trump’s pick to lead homeless agency deserves opportunity to show his stuff

Letters: This holiday, give a livable world

Thank you to The Durango Herald for publishing your excellent Dec. 11 article, “ It’s sad that teaching our kids about climate change is still considered “risky business, despite virtual un...

Letters: Who really hates the Constitution?

The letter by Gerry Fleming where he called President Trump and his supporters “clowns” (“ It is people like Fleming who want to do away with the Electoral College (which is in the Constitu...