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Election issue: Climate change multiplies threats

Are you still an undecided voter? Polls suggest that your major issues are inflation and the economy, followed by immigration and health care. Climate change ranks a distant sixth. If you ar...

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump again? No thanks

The very existence of Donald J. Trump in our political system, as a president, election loser, election result denier, insurrectionist and a vicious, dark figure in a free America must end o...

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Please be an informed voter

This election season, please don’t let money influence your vote. As the spouse of a candidate, I’ve seen how outside groups try to create division and spread false information in our commun...

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City needs reasonable cost for Schneider Park restrooms

On Sept. 17, at the regular Durango City Council meeting, there was an item at the end of the Amendment to the City Budget (expense item 21-5204-31499 Project #0013) for the Schneider Park R...

DATE: Oct 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

If my cars were running for president

My dear childless-cat-lady wife and I have two vehicles, so when we want to drive to a trailhead for a bike ride we have to decide – take the old Ford F150 lurching 4x4 brute, or the newer, ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A proven leader for La Plata County

As an unaffiliated voter in La Plata County, I am writing to express my strong support for Matt Salka’s reelection as county commissioner. Matt has consistently demonstrated his commitment t...

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Patriotism: Think and vote

What would a patriot do? A “patriot” – someone who loves their country and will defend it. Someone who believes in the U.S. Constitution. So how do you support someone who dogged the draft b...

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sign vandal: ‘Educate yourself’

To the cowardly vandal who is going around pulling out Harris signs and leaving a half-page flyer full of misinformation and ridiculous lies about the candidate, I would you suggest that you...

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

First responders have right of way

Our first responders have the right of way; period. Day after day and often nights, they get emergency calls. What I’m seeing more and more are rude, irresponsible drivers pouring into Duran...

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Think about the weather when you vote

Western Colorado’s people and tourists who visit the area count on good weather, adequate rain and snow, and friendly hospitality. How we define “good” when it comes to weather likely varies...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘no’ on 4A, no more blank checks

The ballot language for Issue 4A is seriously concerning. It’s not a $150 million price tag for the taxpayer, as it states repayment costs may go up to $300 million. Who pays for that? The p...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Character builds Durango

One Next Step for downtown, one giant leap for Durango, IMHO. Yes to wider sidewalks. Think of all the extra space for activities: walking, restaurant seating, waiting in lines to get restau...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor