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Letter: Boebert is embarrassing, juvenile

The March 26 Actually, no, the left and every sensible constituent of Boebert’s is not terrified of her – we are embarrassed by her ridiculous antics. In another gem, Boebert claims, “The ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney’s experiences outweighs past crimes

Since moving to Three Springs a few years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time both observing and working with Seth Furtney in his role on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. I have ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef, Lockwood, Buell comprise the right combo for council

As a twice-elected mayor of Durango, I am honored to have many extremely qualified candidates seeking to fill my term-limited seat on City Council. Having listened to all of the ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Use lodgers tax to improve Durango

I grew up in the hotel and restaurant business in Santa Fe, N.M., and really understand the value of the lodgers tax. But it’s time we ask ourselves if we really want to attract ...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t call us ‘unaffiliated;’ we’re Independent

I am pleased and excited that the Durango area had several Independent candidates running for office in recent elections. Just a point of clarification: The term “unaffiliated” i...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney does what needs to be done

I’ve known Seth Furtney for 30 years. I have a story about him that illustrates his value. Three of us were kayaking on a remote river. Through my own fault, I found myself in a ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Proposed lodgers tax won’t benefit ordinary citizens

After listening to candidates in a variety of forums, the choice for City Councilors is clearer; as well, my views toward the lodgers tax proposal. What I’ve learned is that most...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax proposal serves interests of business

The history behind this proposal tells it all: which other industry gets its advertising paid by taxes? Maybe we should also take some of the local sales tax and give it to local...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: If locals paid, they wouldnâ€™t pass lodgers tax proposal

If the locals had to pay for the increase in the lodgers tax, it would not pass. Anthony R. Palmer Durango ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax: Good. This version? Bad.

Be careful what you wish, or vote, for. I’m a very strong advocate for the lodgers tax, just not the one we’re voting on. The idea is sound but, the percentage allocati...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Only half of stimulus is for COVID-19

In response to Many COVID-19 shots were purchased and fast-tracked by the past administration (Operation Warp Speed). Taking credit for vaccines is not a fact, more like plagiarism. ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor