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‘Medicare for all’ bill shines in Congress

I have been involved in providing primary care medical care for 32 years and have encountered many ways that our medical system is failing. The costs of insurance, medications and...

DATE: Mar 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rep. John Lewis is a hero for all times

On Sunday, Feb. 24, I unexpectedly heard from a real hero, Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. He made a short presentation at the Academy Awards. In this age where many are called heroes...

DATE: Mar 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter writer way off base on lands act

Patrick McKay’s recent letter, “ Contrary to the claim that the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act lacks consensus, the legislation – which is a combination of four previously intr...

DATE: Mar 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City could fix streets without the tax hike

Pay attention and think carefully before voting on 1A. We have heard that if 1A doesn’t pass, streets will deteriorate and will need to be reconstructed rather than maintained, costing taxpa...

DATE: Mar 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

This oil and gas bill is massive overreach

Natural gas and oil production does a lot for our state. From supporting over 200,000 jobs to providing revenue for government services, our lives are enriched thanks to our energy industry....

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Baxter and Noseworthy will fight for us

These are critical times for our community and who we elect for our next City Council will make a big difference. I endorse Kim Baxter and Barbara Noseworthy. I think these two candidates st...

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote experience: Baxter and Noseworthy

I am supporting Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter for City Council due to their varied and impressive professional experience, which they will use to provide leadership to tackle Durangoâ€™s...

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy, Baxter are council’s future

Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter should be the future of Durango’s City Council. They have backgrounds of commitment to our city and proven skills to help us move forward. Barbar...

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Who is responsible for huge potholes?

What is with the potholes in the entrance to the shopping center? I am talking about the huge ones by the old Payless entrance. Who is responsible for the repair? I watched a car ...

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Increasing sales tax right for Durango

I am voting YES on 1A on the April ballot because I love Durango and I want visitors and locals to be amazed by our infrastructure and natural beauty. I am voting YES because I ca...

DATE: Mar 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democrats, stop your whining, you lost!

Lately, there have been many letters written by whimpering Democrats concerning abolishing the Electoral College. It was written into the Constitution because the smaller colonies...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Smell the sewage? Skipper must go

Several citizens have expressed doubts about how the city runs our business. They are pretty much on: very poorly. Remember “Gilligan’s Island?” The S.S. Minnow was lost, not one ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor