Letters to the Editor – The Durango Herald

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Give us more ‘Mortie the cat’ cartoons

In a time when most of us have instant access to digital news, it’s easy to keep up to date on national and international events, including some trenchant political cartoons. At the same tim...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Next Step’ would take away more downtown parking

Durango is one of the few small towns in Western America that still has a functioning, vital Main (street) Avenue. The addition of trees and new light posts enhanced it in the 1980s. However...

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘What has happened to dental services’

What has happened with our dental services here? It seems that they have gone from a five-day, 40-hour workweek to a four-day, 32-hour workweek. Do they think we only have dental problems M...

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Soldiers

Stones among the Pines reflected in the Light. Stones of young Souls together in the night. Partners sharing Death their names on stones so white. I pray the gift you gave us challenges us ...

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mercy lab’s ‘issues’ tied to staffing, not training

In support of my profession, I feel compelled to respond to Lenny Papineau’s letter to The Herald dated Wednesday, May 15. He suggested the decline in quality of healthcare services offered ...

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Fixing’ Hesperus Ski Area not among Mountain Capital Partners’ priorities

Like many who cherish our “local gem” – Hesperus Ski Area – I’m left with more questions than answers about the decision to forego fixing its lift and exclude it from the Power Pass next yea...

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mercy Hospital reduced to ‘corporate medicine’

The letter put forth by Catherine Winchester concerning the general influence of Centura Health-CommonSpirit was interesting. The evidence is now clear that what was once a robust “Regional ...

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Colorado legislation ‘safety clause’ being overused

What is this “safety clause” used at the end of our Colorado legislation? It is attached to the end of a bill, which in essence prevents Colorado voters from reviewing the bill. The verbiage...

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Optometrist wants community to ‘see’ him as the right Empire Electric Board candidate

I am once again running for the Empire Electric Board of Directors. As a retired family optometrist and a longtime resident of our community, I hope you may “see” me as the proven choice to ...

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Pickleball net at Santa Rita Park kept kids from playing basketball ‘outside’

While walking on our river trail past the basketball courts on May 4, I noticed a large group of young kids (counted 30) trying to play basketball. There was a pickleball net set up stopping...

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Staggering’ salaries for health care execs

In 2021, CommonSpirit/Centura paid its top three executives $17.3 million, $14.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. They also paid more than $1 million to more than 25 other executives ...

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Reflect on profound impact mothers have’

As Mother’s Day draws near, in all probability like many of you, I have begun walking down memory lane. Yes, it’s a time to ponder the incredible impact our mothers have had on our lives. I ...

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

mhollinshead@durangoherald.com

Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

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