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‘National monument would not take lands away’

The news story on March 4 regarding the proposed national monument for the Dolores motivated me to share my thoughts on this important issue. Our shared public lands are a great asset to our...

‘Nobody in charge’ at Durango Post Office

I’ve recently found that the U.S. Postal Service takes no responsibility for any of its actions. My package disappeared prior to being delivered to my mailbox and the powers that run the Dur...

‘Elect Sean Murray as next district attorney’

I am a local criminal prosecutor. I want to share my experience and why we ought to elect Sean Murray as our next district attorney. I am speaking on my own personal behalf and not in any wa...

‘Former Party of Personal Responsibility has fallen’

One recent letter writer carries on the great GOP tradition of – ahem – “misspeaking” when defending his Mango Messiah from the natural consequences of his actions. He blames Democrats for “...

‘Bhagavad Gita’ promotes a caste society

I am a little puzzled why The Durango Herald printed the article about the “Bhagavad Gita” recently with headline “What the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ can teach about work.” The "Gita“ promotes the ide...

'People are good, democracy can work’

Thanks to Colorado’s congressional delegation for voting to pass HR 6544, the Atomic Energy Advancement Act. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Denver) co-led the bill with Rep. Jeff Duncan (R- S.C.). It...

‘Time for third party to emerge’

As we approach this presidential election cycle, I admit that neither candidate excites me. Having said that, I also must admit that there is one candidate that actually scares me. It seems ...

‘Ridiculous how fast some people drive’

The gentleman sure hit the nail on the head in this past Sunday’s letter section about the speeding issues between Purgatory and Durango. Unfortunately, it’s exactly the same issues to the ...

‘Amend policy, call for permanent cease-fire’

Thank you, City Council members, for your under-appreciated battle with a mountain of administrative tasks. Having stepped up, you are obligated to a far larger role than you might prefer – ...

Weapons ordinance ‘cannot achieve public safety’

The new Durango city ordinance that prohibits firearms and other deadly weapons is one that will not – and cannot – achieve the assumed goal of public safety in public buildings or anywhere ...

‘Need to help Ukraine. Read history’

Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson are about to repeat the history of Adolf Hitler. Hitler removed Germany from the League of Nations. Donald Trump wants us to leave NATO. Th...

‘Use of drugs, alcohol frequently discounted’

In Wednesday’s paper, a news story about a man jumping off a bridge seems to blame society for his decision. As reported in The Durango Herald, “it appears (Ian) Taylor died by suicide.” Ric...
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