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Fluoride foe’s grasp of chemistry weak

The campaign to remove fluoride from municipal water in Durango is severely misguided and appeals only to voters’ fear. Cheri Jones, in her letter (Herald, Mar. 18), claims that ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Brookie is a thoughtful mentor and leader

In my four years in Durango, I have known Dean Brookie to be a thoughtful visionary, a diligent person, professional mentor and an empowering leader. This election season, my end...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Youssef earned support of educators

I am pleased to support Melissa Youssef for Durango City Council in the 2017 election. She has earned my respect, both in her role as a citizen and as a committed public servant,...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Come what may, Brookie’s got our back

Dean Brookie has our backs covered, and I urge the citizens of Durango to re-elect him. What impresses me about Dean Brookie, including during the Gold King Mine Spill, is how he...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Brookie listens, acts for common good

It has been my great pleasure to call Dean Brookie a friend since the early 90s. I had the honor of caring for his family as a naturopathic doctor. I have witnessed his character...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bettin has the qualities Durango needs

Given our current political climate, we have pondered the question of what makes a good leader. Particularly in a small town like Durango, where we are dealing with growth and in...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Another take on candidate spirit animals

Here’s my take on the five city councilor candidates’ spiritual animals (as noted by the Durango Telegraph last week): Tom Eskew is the owl, wise, able to see through the darkness...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fluoridation: Does it disrupt our health?

Dr. John Doull, Chairman of the National Research Council’s (NRC) comprehensive fluoride review, stated that: “Under studies completed, we found that many of the most important questions abo...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The missing $1 million was squandered

Concerning the recent Herald article, “How to save $1 million” (March 1), it seems the county administrators have contributed to a portion of the dire financial situation we currently occupy...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

FLC students need a course in tolerance

This is in response to Randy Banks and the students protesting his arrest (Herald, March 22). The students rallied to support Banks who said that he is against hate and loves his...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

PBS one of America’s best investments

We oppose President Trump’s proposal to wipe out federal funding for public broadcasting. Seventy-three percent of Americans, both Republican and Democrat, agree. At...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bettin tuned in to character of our city

Durango is growing and thriving. We’ve a diverse, passionate community facing modern challenges to manage our growth and uphold the great heritage that makes living, working and ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor