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When will train give instead of taking?

Every morning and evening when the train lays on its horn all the way through town practically nonstop, it reminds me of the 416 Fire. Can we locals just have some peace and quiet? ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Look: Parking story with a happy ending

We have probably all been grouchy about Durango parking meters – I never have change, my meter card is in another car, this meter won’t let me buy all the time I will need for my appointment...

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our fine libraries need your help now

Come on, people. Soon we will get another chance to vote on a small increase to help our libraries. The Durango Library is a wonderful place to spend some time, read, check out your favorite...

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Council, don’t kowtow to the wealthy

In regard to the news that water rates may change, I feel I must comment. City operations director Levi Lloyd stated that water conservation was the goal. Why then is the city loo...

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The unjust executions of two bears

Two bears were unjustly executed in July after a man from out of state claimed that a bear had clawed into his tent and bitten him. Although the hospital only found “claw marks” and “light p...

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why do Democrats despise America?

A new Gallup Poll shows that most Democrats don’t really care much for the United States. Take a look at the constant negative and anti-American comments made by Democrats and the...

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Outlook dark for Russian interference

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the G-20 meeting recently and someone took a video of them showing Trump, grinning, as he told Putin not to meddle in our election...

DATE: Jul 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democrats don’t support open borders

In response to Eileen Wright’s letter (“ Democrats have tried many times to work with Republicans on comprehensive immigration reform, but Trump has thrown a wrench in the works. ...

DATE: Jul 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fix homelessness, ignore the experts

I propose the following to address the homelessness and transient problem in Durango: 1. The City should work with liquor stores to identify and refuse sales to the transient and ...

DATE: Jul 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Go back where you came from, racists

Bayfield needs to address its deep racist history, and stop allowing white trash Southerners from doing deeply offensive things, like allowing the flag of traitors in Bayfield’s parades. ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Selling this weed killer is irresponsible

Can anyone explain why so many of our local stores are still stocking Roundup weed killer on their shelves, which must mean that locals are still purchasing it in spite of its widely publici...

DATE: Jul 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A fortunate mountain lion encounter

6:45 a.m., dawn: It sounded like a gas well decompressing, three loud “pssts,” with conviction and presence. I thought it was a bear, as I have heard many of them before. I couldn’t see what...

DATE: Jul 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor