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Experts say that at least 30,000 people will move to La Plata County over the next 20 years. It is critical that new development doesn't harm our environment. There is so much we love about La...
DATE: Oct. 31, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Let me get this right. People are mad that executives at public companies are getting paid too much. People want our elected officials to limit the amount executives are paid. That is, executives...
DATE: Oct. 30, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
After reading Erin Hansen's letter (Herald, Oct. 25) on evolution as a "belief," I agree that the topic is absurd. It is absurd to speak of science as a "belief," when everything about science is...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I recently discovered that although I passed the stringent federal requirements for purchasing a firearm, I am unable to meet the even more stringent requirements for obtaining a library card. I...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
We’ve known Joe Colgan for 15 years, while he was a senior accounting professor at Fort Lewis College, and later as a member of the Durango City Council and mayor. In addition to his intellect and...
DATE: Oct. 28, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
This is in response to Mike Lee’s letter (Herald, Oct. 23) about the local effects of the stimulus spending. The Southwest Conservation Corps has agreements with the San Juan National Forest for...
DATE: Oct. 27, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
It’s no secret the Durango City Council and the La Plata County commissioners are not very business-friendly, especially when it comes to the construction trades. It’s time that council members,...
DATE: Oct. 26, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Chris Park-Glacier Club land swap. It seems to me that Glacier Club already is making plans for the property before the exchange is even approved....
DATE: Oct. 26, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
The Prejudice Elimination Action Team from Del Alma, the Durango Educational Alliance for Multicultural Achievement, in conjunction with the Anti Defamation League, will be sponsoring its annual "A...
DATE: Oct. 24, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
After rereading the story (Herald, Oct.3) about the state audit of the San Juan Health Department several times, my conclusion was this department might have had inadequate procedures, outdated...
DATE: Oct. 24, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
It was disappointing to read that both Sen. Bennet and Rep. Salazar have bowed to special interests and ignored the conclusion of the exhaustive study made by the Forest Service in the Hermosa...
DATE: Oct. 23, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
The story headlined, “Large effort tracks stimulus spending” (Herald, Oct. 19), confirmed what we already know, which is our government doesn’t really know where the money goes and what it’s...
DATE: Oct. 23, 2009 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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