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Letter: Nothing prevents death except becoming a Borg

Has anyone else noticed that San Juan Basin Health is a fascist organization? We need to stop fooling ourselves into thinking that a virus can be controlled. And why ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue

Everything in the pandemic has been hard. We’ve all experienced tough times and navigated our own challenges. Voting yes on Ballot Issue 1-A gives us some low-hanging fruit to pu...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Celebrate Rosie the Riveter March 21

In March of 2019, our mayor signed a proclamation declaring 21 March National Rosie the Riveter Day in Durango. Since then, there have been annual celebrations hosted by the Girl...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef’s superpower is listening

Melissa Youseff has been a leader in our community since the minute she landed in Durango. In her early years, Melissa served on the Community Foundation board, sat on the 9-R bo...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Will Boebert voters refuse the stimulus?

With Rep. Lauren Boebert’s vote against the COVID-19 stimulus bill, I wonder how many of the constituents who voted for her will return the checks, refuse the additional unemployment aid (bo...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on April 6 lodgers tax

Seriously, Durango is considering spending more money on marketing to attract more tourists? Yup, it’s on the ballot to more than double the lodgers tax, from 2% to 5.25%. ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Faulty logic driving Bayfield school cuts

The Bayfield School District held a workshop on March 9 to convince themselves that radical budget cuts are necessary to sustain learning in the district. Budget cuts include: transportation...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lockwood shows capability, commitment, character

On April 6, Durango citizens will fill three of the five seats on the City Council for the next four years. I am writing to let you know why I am supporting Frank Lockwood to fil...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: ‘Racism dilemma’ is out of proportion

I recently read the article about the City Council of Durango being concerned about some of the names of the streets and trails in and around Durango. I would like to give you a d...

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

Letter: Jessika Buell is energetic innovator

I am honored to write this letter on behalf of Jesskia Buell. She checks off every box needed to become one of our newest members of Durango City Council. Not only is she smart, ...

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

Letter: Lockwood exhibits commitment to service

Frank Lockwood’s capability to excel as a City Councilor lies in analysis, mediation, and communications skills from a 30-year legal career. A graduate of Leadership La Plata, h...

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

Letter: Buell offers support for small business

I am happy to support Jessika Buell for Durango City Council. I have known Jessika for six years and my perspective is unique, as I do not only know and see her as a business wom...

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

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Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday19201280Women's pro riders take off from the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Durango's Kai Lokey (129) gets ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders take off from the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lauren Aggeler (164), Erin Osborne (222) and Ruby Ryan (right) get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike women's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Kolben Preble rides through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Tilia Clausen passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lily Jackson makes her way down the Rim Trail during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Zack Jensen pops a wheelie as he passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Maxx Chance interacts with the crowd as he passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Kip Sevenoff climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Tyler Remlinger climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lily Jackson climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Hudson Seeman climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Todd Wells climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Sofia Waite celebrates her first-place finish with Erin Osborne, who took second place, in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro women's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19202880Sofia Waite claims first place in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro women's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Cobe Freeburn crosses the finish line in first place in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Austin Beard takes second place with a stylish finish in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
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