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Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax ‘selling of Durango’

Even with the pandemic, Durango and surrounding areas were inundated with visitors this year. They packed our trails and campgrounds beyond capacity. They clogged our roads and taxed our inf...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, support parking garage

The proposed lodgers tax allocates 55% of revenues received to attract tourists; only 20% to mitigate traffic and parking impacts created. The need to spend more money on attract...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney is dedicated to trails work

Seth Furtney has been a friend of mine for over 12 years. I know him through our outdoor adventures and activities. He has been passionately dedicated to building and maintaining trails in a...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council

Teamwork: City government, city staff, city departments, advisory boards, all must work together for the best outcome for our community. We have seven good candidates running for City Counci...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell is hard-working, passionate entrepreneur

I fully support Jessika Buell for City Council. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Jessika over the last six years. Not only is she a hard-working and passionate entrepren...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve

I am a social scientist. I form my opinions on future politicians based on observations of their past behavior. This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Dur...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

Imagine a Hilton Hotel where the Hillcrest Golf Course is now with a zip line and cable car from the “Top of the Hilton” clubhouse to the “bumps” in downtown Durango. And similar...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach

I have worked with Jessika Buell for many years and she has never let me down. She can build a website or start a business. She is hardworking and knowledgeable. She knows Durang...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Wendt is the underdog we need

I have watched Harrison Wendt grow for the past four years. He continues to impress me with his growth – in self, community and accountability. Harrison is not phased by the nega...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef is strong, steady, inspiring

Melissa Youssef has demonstrated intelligence, integrity, work ethic, vision, and thoughtful problem-solving as a City Councilor. She carefully listens to different points of view while trea...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef and Bosmans top the list of council candidates

Of the individuals running for City Council, two stand out as exceptional. Melissa Youseff has proven herself, leading and serving this community through very difficult times. She...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘Yes” on lodgers tax ballot issue

During the financial crisis of 2008, the City of Durango had to cut funding to our cultural organizations. Fourteen percent of the proposed lodgers tax will be dedicated to arts and culture....

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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