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 downtown parking woes, the closure of Purple Cliffs and candidate positions on the ballot.
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:
“When you shop at a mall you don’t get to park in front of the store you want to go to....sorry retailers, but being on main street means you get foot traffic...people walking downtown--- please stop complaining about the parking!” – Liana Smith
“There should be continuously running shuttle buses connecting the transit center with Main and 2nd Street, and making stops at various places on those streets. Not all are professional hikers.” – Richard Ruth
“Quit raising the prices on meters and quit hiring more parking ‘cops’ we have too many now, higher meter prices are only forcing people to park on 3rd and 4th avenue along with the side streets taking up all the residential parking. Or they park in the grocery store lots or banks and fill that all up when locals have business to do. They need to build parking for the city and county workers as well.” – Josh Cool
“Moxie is ‘demanding prompt action from the city’. What is Moxie’s contribution to this demand?” – Derek Thielin
“Hi Derek. I work with Project Moxie. We completed a report on the unhoused living in the area back in the spring, part of which involved detailing recommendations for the impending Purple Cliffs closure. In June, we submitted a proposal to work directly with the city and county to aid in the closure, which was not adopted. We are currently working directly with Manna on daily outreach and case conferencing with individuals living at Purple Cliffs, and we are partnering with NINA on community engagement and advocacy efforts.” – Matt Lynn
“I can assure you the people do not want a managed camp and have said so many times. You can lead them to water but can’t make them drink. A managed camp will prove to be a waste of taxpayers dollars.” – Karla Woodward Erickson
“I’m sure there is a conservative conspiracy theorist out there (or just a Trump Republican) that thinks this is somehow unfair to the Republican candidate/s. Let the whining begin. JK. Well, not really. JK’.” – David Kozak
