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Mask letter cited study incorrectly

A recent letter (Herald, Jan. 29) “cites” a Brown University study and implores the Durango 9-R school board to end classroom masks because "mask-wearing is lowering our children's cognitive...

Families with kids at Purple Cliffs need emergency shelter

I drive by the homeless camp a few times a week. Last week, I noticed children, including a little girl 4 or 5 years old. She was dressed in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants. I know the...

I will vote against Boebert in primary

I am beyond embarrassed that Lauren Boebert is representing me in Congress. My career has included a host of political campaigns. When asked what an electable modern candidate looks like, I...

Is there science behind COVID-19 dogma?

As the COVID-19 episode enters its third year, citizens are beginning to wonder, how did we get here and what is this all about. Is there any kind of genuine science behind the dogma which i...

Primaries a critical time to vote

Primaries are a critical time to vote, as both parties put forward their candidates for the November election. Becoming an independent allows you to help both Republicans and Democrats selec...

Rep. Boebert photo was embarrassing

I must admit I am not a Twitter user, nor do I have an account. But what I read about it and see what is posted, I find truly banal. Some however is embarassing. Like the photo of Ms. Boeber...

Local gas prices are too high

Just a quick thank you to Marathon oil for their monopoly of fuel stations in our area. Thank you also for gouging Four Corners residents with your consistently high prices. In my life, Our...

Join the team to free Leonard Peltier

Freedom for Leonard Peltier is so close. His legal team has brought his case to the international level. On Feb. 7, there will be vigils, hopefully, at all American embassies or federal offi...

Freedom lies outside world of COVID-19

Friends, family, fellow Durangoans, the tide is turning. The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has ended all COVID-19 vaccine and mask restrictions. Most likely an act to ...

War in Ukraine dangerous, unnecessary

Since the 1300s, Ukraine was part of Russia until the fragmentation of the Soviet Union in 1991, when it obtained its independence though retaining a pro-Russian government. This pro-Russian...

Mercy provided outstanding care

Please stop all this negative talk about Centura Health and Mercy Hospital. I was taken to the emergency room on Jan. 2 for a serious ostomy problem and was seen immediately by the nurses an...

Vote for cooperation, not single-issue politics

The price of freedom, a decent job and a sustainable environment is eternal vigilance. Upholding democracy at home and abroad is an immediate concern. The period of reduced geopolitical tens...