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‘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...

‘Remaining silent puts blood on our hands’

First the City Council abolished boards and commissions comprised of community members. Now, the Council wants to take away the right of Durango citizens to propose a resolution pertaining t...

‘Lo, this blasphemy went unchallenged’

And unto them was born a child destined to mislead those who put their faith in him. And rich men came to pay him homage. Their homage was cash. They found it money well-spent for favors gra...

‘Protected speakership at expense of innocent Ukrainian lives’

Mike Johnson, the fundamentalist Christian Speaker of the House, demanded the Southern border must be addressed before further Ukraine funding is approved. After months of work, the Senate p...

‘Increase traffic patrols on Hwy 550 from Purgatory’

On Feb. 26 at 4:45 p.m., I was driving southbound on U.S. Highway 550 near Glacier when a black Kia with New Mexico plates passed by going so fast (120-plus mph), it was difficult to identif...

‘American-born Palestinian good trouble, peacemaker’

I’m pretty sure it was “blessed are the peacemakers” long before it was God bless America. Yet, for this American-born Palestinian, I am blessed that the Western Slope raised me to be both g...

‘All think we are on good side’

A letter to the editor in February had the following comment about flying American and Trump flags together: “Therefore, any expression of support for that person is not a patriot and does n...

‘Designate Dolores Canyons National Monument’

As someone deeply invested in our local outdoor recreation community through my retail business, I wholeheartedly support the proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument. This is not just a b...

$60B ‘chump change’ with Putin war

First, I must applaud a Durango letter writer for her well-written contribution, suggesting $60 billion in Department of Defense funding go toward aid for Ukraine. It is irrefutable, Russian...

‘GOP plans no different than Iran’s Sharia law’

On Feb. 6, in Owasso, Oklahoma, a 16-year-old nonbinary, sophomore was beaten by a gang of girls in a school bathroom and died the next day. Who is to blame? The girls? Yes. The Oklahoma edu...

‘Total disregard for foundational principles’

Having been a member of this community for more than 50 years, and having taught multiple generations (middle school, high school, college) for 43 years, I feel certain that my friends, acqu...

‘Pushed by Council. Follow the money’

A whopping addition of 149 condos, townhouses, apartments plus businesses and a park on a small section in an already congested area, is impractical, unrealistic and unforgivable, putting a ...
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