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, readers weighed in on the proposed redesign of Main Avenue, how remote work is here to stay and the upcoming Labor Day motorcycle rally.
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:
“The real problem with this event is the same as with the tourist season, which is thankfully winding down. Our local hospitality, service, and retail businesses haven’t recovered from the pandemic. Restaurant hours and days open are perhaps half of what they were before, and wait times and reservations have become the rule. Space isn’t the problem. Under-staffing is. And I understand hotel and motel rooms are hard to find for the same reason. Major crowd-drawing events here should be avoided until Durango is ready for them.” – Richard Ruth
From a meme on the internet: “Remote work is a norm now, so your ping pong table probably won’t entice candidates to join your company. And it sure as hell won’t compete with *real* benefits. Want to attract top talent in a world of remote work? Lose the ‘perks.’ Instead, give them more paid time off. Provide solid health insurance and 401K packages. Let them work remotely. Allow flexible working hours when possible. And for crying out loud, pay them what they’re worth.” – Posted by The Durango Worker
“‘I do see a lot of people wanting to move here’ – Oh the joy” – Derek Thielin
“Our Main Street is historically charming. People come from thousands of miles away to visit our city just the way it is. It embodies the quintessential all-American downtown. There is no need to change it. It is unique and beautiful as is.” – Ron Harris
“Woodruff said people concerned with loss of parking are hung up on ‘less than 1% of the available metered parking spaces downtown.’ Doesn’t matter how many parking spaces we’re talking about, those bump-outs were meant to be a temporary response to COVID, not a permanent increase of revenue that only benefits a few. All parking spaces are owned by and created for all the taxpaying citizens of Durango and need to be made available to them again, permanently!” – James William
“Please, take out the bump-outs and restore Durango’s small town charm. Right now downtown Durango looks like a carnival row. No place to park! I won’t eat outside with exhaust fumes in my face, or loud trucks abusing my ears. City Council, please listen!” – Diane Elise Smylie Trembly
“Heard a suggestion to move all City offices to the 9-R building and build a new fire station at current location. Then, take down current city hall and construct parking garage. It would be a good location. Seems like a good plan, so obviously one that will never happen.” – Pat Antonio
