Each week we highlight some of the most insightful, passionate and witty comments shared on Facebook in response to stories in The Durango Herald.
This week, people weighed in on renters’ microloans, the closure of Purple Cliffs and Centura Health’s closure of an urgent care center at Putgatory Resort.
We enjoy readers’ input and reactions to local stories: People can weigh in on our Facebook page, at the bottom of local news stories at www.durangoherald.com and by writing a letter to the editor.
Here are a few comments that stood out this week:
“Once again, Mercy continues to show their commitment to the health and safety of La Plata County residents and visitors. Not. Agree – at least they can take people to Animas Ortho.” – Candace Ann
“Why do we keep avoiding the real conversation here....yes, even with a managed camp, what do we do with the people who won't follow the camp rules? Managed camp or no managed camp, this is the problem. Herald reporters: please interview the homeless residents of PC and ask them how many would transfer to a managed camp if there was one? If most would not, then the managed camp argument is a WASTE OF EVERYONE's time.“ – Liana Smith
In reply to Liana Smith: “This work has been done. Project Moxie interviewed Purple Cliffs residents over the summer. 33% of Purple Cliffs residents interviewed said they would be willing to enter a managed camp, and another 16% said they would be open to learning more. A solution which might meet the needs of nearly half of Purple Cliffs' residents is not a silver bullet by any stretch, but it's also not a waste of everyone's time.” – Matt Lynn
“So we are putting already vulnerable Humans out on the street For Winter, but have funds for drone light shows?“ – Brad Davis
In reply to Brad Davis,
“I just read about a new food truck in Denver that caters exclusively to dogs. We've lost all sense of priorities in this country.” -James William
“Thanks for the micro-loans. Now workers are reduced to paying interest on top of $1,900 a month for a 350 sq ft studio apartment. The cure is capping these greedy landlords as to how much they can charge. Durango has become downright ridiculous. GREED! No other excuse. I'm sick of hearing rich people complain that they can't buy a fourth home because of inflation. ... Go back to where you came from ... you aren't welcome here!” – Conya McPherson
“If if this program attracts more restaurant workers to our area, I'm for it 100%. Staff shortages seem to have gotten worse since the pandemic closures and restrictions. While we only lost four or five restaurants, the ones that stayed on have reduced their hours, days’ open, and menus. It is hard to get seated, when there is a long wait, even though half the tables are vacant. It seems that workers moved away during the closures, and can't afford to return. If this program reduces this problem, it is good.” – Richard Ruth
“Yeah, great way to ‘help’ with Durango’s disparity between low-income jobs with high-income housing – give those struggling loans so they can afford to stay and keep working those service jobs but never actually own property here. Banks – ‘we’re helping by only profiting off of you by a smaller percent than usual.’ OK. How tone deaf.“ – Sarah Erickson
