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McLachlan would add to lawsuit abuse

Barbara McLachlan, Democratic candidate for the Colorado House, is described in her campaign literature as a great teacher and leader. But nowhere is it mentioned that she is the wife of Mik...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘No’ to new airport; use tax money better

As someone who goes through the airport six to eight times per month, I don’t see how it’s overtaxed. I have never even seen the security checkpoint have both lanes running. I have never see...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Local politics is not a popularity contest

I attended the League of Women Voters candidates forum at Durango City Hall. I have lived in Durango for just over a year and I know there are serious issues facing La Plata County and the s...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Send airport plans back to drawing board

Here’s some fun facts about the only real airport improvement plan that was seriously considered by the commissioners. The others were never given an equal chance, and earlier plans by Ron D...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Not voting would put public lands at risk

Those who are so disillusioned by their political options that they may not vote might take a sober look at the very real differences in the major parties and their presidential candidates. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democrats all support our public lands

Are you tired of politics as usual? Do you wonder if all politicians are the same? Do you just want to grab your bike and your dog and go wander in the high mountains...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support depends on what slogan means

“Make America great again”? If that means prosecute and send to jail: Bankers who defraud their customers and vote out legislators who let them do it Pharmaceutic...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

In response to Durango Hills road letter

The Durango Hills Road Improvement District (DHRID) Advisory Committee is a fully open, transparent and accessible advisory body that helps La Plata County Commissioners decide how to spend ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Seniors should beware of ColoradoCare

Amendment 69 (Colorado Care), the proposed single payer state medical plan, is a raw deal for most seniors and retirees. Seniors 65 and older are already covered by a single paye...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Failure to upgrade airport hurt Gunnison

We have had the unfortunate experience of witnessing firsthand that failure to upgrade airport infrastructure does not preserve the airport’s status quo. When we first moved to Cr...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Let’s make ColoradoCare work for us all

I’m voting for Amendment 69 – ColoradoCare. I ran the numbers and they work for my family. When the dust settles, our medical benefits will expand and we’ll save over...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Minimum wage hike a moral imperative

We are so fortunate to live in this community and in the state of Colorado: its natural beauty, the values and attitude of the people here, the opportunities to grow families in a place that...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor