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Vote Mark Walser for a renewable energy future

I’m writing in support of Mark Walser for La Plata Electric Association District 2. As a District 2 homeowner, I believe Walser is far better suited than Kohler McInnis to advance the goal ...

DATE: May 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald right on with 30x30 editorial

Thank you to The Durango Herald for publishing the May 14 editorial “Our View: 30x30 Plan,” which is spot on by saying, “the truth is in the details.” President Biden’s America the Beautif...

DATE: May 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Re-elect Tim Wheeler for LPEA

As we approach the upcoming election for the La Plata Electric Association board of directors, let’s examine what’s at stake. LPEA is currently locked into a taxing wholesale contract with r...

DATE: May 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Allocate more tax dollars to housing issues

It appears that the city will be spending $3.4 million for an underpass and foot bridge. I am curious how much additionally has been spent in the last few years that is associated with this ...

DATE: May 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lauren Boebert unfit for office

I am flabbergasted that Lauren Boebert was elected into office. She is taking a page from the tantrum-tweeting toddlers handbook, and rather than work for Colorado, she tweets insults day in...

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote Tim Wheeler for LPEA board

This year’s election for the La Plata Electric Association board of directors could prove to be a pivotal moment for the energy and economic future of our local community. As the costs of so...

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thrift store charges too much

I recently donated cat food and decided to drop in to the La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Store. Furniture was 20% off. I spotted a chair, but it was marked $85! I overheard an elderl...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Get vaccinated, reconnect with others

We are all acutely aware of the pandemic costs, not only monetarily, but emotionally. On the positive side, our awareness of the importance and value of personal connection has increased exp...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote John Purser for LPEA board

Because of the limitations of COVID-19, many people aren't familiar with John Purser and why he is the perfect candidate for the LPEA Board, but John's academic and employment backgrounds, i...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Teacher housing, Bayfield ideas are on target

Semantics. It used to be called “low-rent,” then “low-cost,” then “affordable” and now “attainable” housing. They mean pretty much the same thing. Hats off to Ashleigh Tarkington and Katie ...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ted Compton won't let the Texas Crisis happen here

My name is Sadie Schafer. I was born and raised in Durango. I graduated from Animas High School and am now a sophomore at Fort Lewis College. Early this semester I was studying remotely and...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Compton is a great choice for LPEA

As a former nine-year LPEA board member, former Tri-State Vice Chairman and current FastTrack chairman of the board of directors, I know Ted Compton will make an outstanding LPEA board membe...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor