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Youssef will be a uniting force on council

I am writing this letter on behalf of my friend and colleague Melissa Youssef as a candidate for Durango City Council. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa as a res...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Choose to continue dental protection

Opponents of fluoridation talk about choice. What about the choices being ignored in this equation? They don’t mention the families who must choose between getting their child’s ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Youssef is the outstanding candidate

In a field of many political candidates for Durango City Council, one stands out above the rest: Melissa Youssef. Her leadership abilities have proven themselves in many areas, i...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bettin is calm, thoughtful, well-informed

I’ve watched Chris Bettin coach youth basketball for the last four years. I’m always impressed by his calm demeanor and level-headedness in coaching his team. I’ve watched Chris ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Words of wisdom from another generation

“Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion all have a double aspect – freedom of thought and freedom of action.” That is a quote from Frank Murphy, who was ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald reader optimistic about change

With sadness, we will see The Durango Herald go from daily to four days a week. As someone who has lived in Durango off and on since 1967, it feels like the Herald is going back in time. How...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bettin is a strong, balanced candidate

There are a number of ways in which to assess the current slate of Durango City Council candidates. Each candidate has had an opportunity to make a strong impression on the basis of expertis...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Youssef will serve the whole community

I am writing in support of Melissa Youssef for City Council. I worked with Melissa on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a number of years and on the Committee to ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Good intentions gone awry with fluoride

Even the best of intention can be wrong when knowledge illuminates the truth. That’s the case when considering fluoride. Most of us grew up thinking fluoride was good for our teet...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef values arts and culture

As a supporter of the arts, I’m writing to announce my support of Melissa Youssef for Durango City Council. Durango is known for its abundance of riches in natural beauty, recreat...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fluoride is the result of corporate scams

The history of fluoride being manipulated into mainstream use by chemical manufacturers is one of the biggest corporate scams in history. Fluoride is an industrial waste by-produ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Youssef lives and breathes Durango

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Melissa Youssef on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Durango, and wholeheartedly believe she would make a great councilwoma...

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor