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New airport good for the community

Some of the county commissioners must feel like they are circling in the air, waiting for the fog to clear before landing on a new airport decision. I’ve followed this “flak” with much interest, as I fly so often for work that I am United’s highest status customer.

I can say without hesitation, the days of throwing up a tent to provide reasonable services are over. We need a new airport.

Every time I fly, I have folks around me from Cortez, Pagosa and Farmington. We are the regional hub. I am especially amused by the writers who say they don’t want a new airport because they don’t want things to change. With all respect, that cow has left the barn, so you might as well get back on the covered wagon and keep moving.

Not everyone uses the airport, but I look at it like this: I don’t have kids, but I have never voted against a school tax. It’s good for the community, and we are in this together.

Linda Simmons

Bayfield



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