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Parents should understand the risks of no masks

After reading about parents at the most recent school board meeting talking about not mandating masks in our schools, I think it's important that these parents understand the possible conseq...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Community gardener wants answers on process

We want transparency and an opportunity to allow current dedicated garden members to create a plan to save the Ohaha Kuleana Garden. Multiple members have offered money to protect the garden...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support early childhood care, learning

As a longtime teacher in Durango and member of the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children, I work to ensure young kids in our community and across Colorado have the support...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Path of healing beyond ‘The Chief’

A recent editorial (July 31, “New Guardians”) stated “Closer to home, the Colorado Legislature this year passed legislation that will for the most part outlaw the use of Native American masc...

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

If fire station moves to 9-R, old property should be multi-use

So, I've heard rumblings about relocating the downtown fire station to the old 9-R building. If the old fire station property does become vacant, I would hope our city planners are looking ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Boebert’s qualifications include her business, family

Mildred White (Aug. 3, “Boebert, unqualified, should resign office”) of Durango judged Rep. Lauren Boebert as being “ignorant and immature,” also “undeniably stupid and extremely gullible.” ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Citizenry, not 9-R, owns old high school building

The time has come to speak truth to power. Our elected and unelected officials are wasting our money. We, the residents of La Plata County, own that building known as the old high school a...

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Speedway should change policy to protect night clerks

Ever since hearing of the shocking death of Speedway clerk Jadah Wilmett, who was stabbed to death at her job early Monday, I’ve felt great empathy with the parents and friends for the sense...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Campaign needed to promote keeping Durango clean

Well, here we are on the bell lap of the summer tourist season. I hope it has been a profitable summer for our local businesses. Kudos to all who pulled together despite the hardship. Recent...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tow master manages tough job easily

This morning, Cory with Basin Towing & Repair towed our Ford Expedition to the dealer for repair. Our driveway is challenging, but he navigated it cleanly, with just inches to spare. The car...

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Children should wear masks to school

I was shocked to read that a medical professional, a doctor, argued against our children wearing masks at school this fall. The overwhelming majority of health care professionals recommend c...

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks to the Rainmaker, plus another request

I would like to thank the Rainmaker for being so generous with my request for monsoon rains. Maybe it could be put on the calendar as a regular event? I have one more favor I would like to ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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