Editorials
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Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council
Rather than look at each individual candidate, I have evaluated the candidates based on their skills, knowledge and how well they would work together as part of a team. Melissa…
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Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve
This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Durango City Council: I observed Ms. McCorry for twelve years as I am a member of the Unitarian Universalist…
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Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa
And similar transportation to formerly Ewing Mesa, later renamed Durango Mesa Park (Feb. 11, “Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod from City Council”) where an innovative campus of electric mountain…
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Our View: Bill to phase out single-use plastic is timely, wise
In a nutshell, House Bill 21-1162 will ban the use of single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam by retail stores and food establishments. Our initial response was that 2021 does not…
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Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach
She can build a website or start a business. She is hardworking and knowledgeable. She knows Durango and what makes it tick. She is bright and cheerful and has a…
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Letter: Youssef’s work with youth inclusive, supportive
I joined MYAC because I wanted to represent the students’ voice to local government, as well as provide meaningful services for youth. I was skeptical at first if I, as…
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Letter: Wendt is the underdog we need
Harrison is not phased by the negativity that is tossed his way. I do not think any other candidate has received love, hate and the in-between like Harrison does, and…
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Letter: Youssef and Bosmans top the list of council candidates
Melissa Youseff has proven herself, leading and serving this community through very difficult times. She is hard-working, thoughtful, reasonable, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Durango. She does her…
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes” on lodgers tax ballot issue
With this funding, our local cultural nonprofit organizations, facilities and events can do even more to increase our residents’ quality of life. Every community has roads and sidewalks, but the…
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Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem
With sound management practices for our resources, our grasses flourish. When our grass is optimal, the products we derive from our livestock are top quality. With high quality, our customers…
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Letter: Purgatory’s Lift 4 must be upgraded
Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service link contains a most confusing map. Although I am intimately familiar with this area, it took me a long time to figure out that the…
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Letter: Who is responsible for mask enforcement?
Taking a Durango visitor into the gallery, I noticed patrons and the new owner’s brother helping them with information on the latest artwork. Both were not wearing a mask. Before…
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Letter: Don’t send kids to school in the dark
Senators are considering a horribly titled bill, “The Sunshine Protection Act,” that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent. This would mean more dark hours in the morning. It’s a no-brainer…
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Letter: Leonard Peltier deserves compassionate transfer
That is a quote from Leonard Peltier. Time is running out for Leonard and now his supporters humbly ask that he be moved to another federal prison closer to his…
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Letter: Lockwood is a tireless worker, extremely creative
Frank and I have been friends for close to 20 years and I have always found him to be a man of integrity who is reliable and trustworthy. In addition…
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Letter: Youssef, Bosmans, Furtney for City Council
Melissa is bright, motivated, accessible, well-informed about city issues and an unusually good listener. She has demonstrated special interest in addressing Durango’s homeless problems. We hope the voters of Durango…
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Letter: Nothing prevents death except becoming a Borg
We need to stop fooling ourselves into thinking that a virus can be controlled. And why should we trust an industry that makes the majority of its money from prolonging…
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Our View: Herald endorses Bosmans, Furtney and Youssef
Herald endorses Bosmans, Furtney, Youssef
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue
Voting yes on Ballot Issue 1-A gives us some low-hanging fruit to put us on a quicker path to restoration. The path to economic and community recovery from the pandemic…
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Letter: Celebrate Rosie the Riveter March 21
Since then, there have been annual celebrations hosted by the Girl Scouts (our next generation “Rosies”). However, as with many events, this year is different. We can still honor the…
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Letter: Youssef’s superpower is listening
In her early years, Melissa served on the Community Foundation board, sat on the 9-R board and was a founding board member of Animas High School. There are many other…
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Letter: Will Boebert voters refuse the stimulus?
Also, what part of her most recent video have anything to do with equally, responsibly and intelligently representing the people of the 3rd Congressional District? The video shows her walking…
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Letter: Vote ‘No’ on April 6 lodgers tax
Yup, it’s on the ballot to more than double the lodgers tax, from 2% to 5.25%. Thanks to the pandemic, we seen hoards of visitors arriving and many staying here.…
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Our View: Thanks to Bennet, American children win
The new and improved Child Tax Credit included in the stimulus package will increase tax credits already offered to American families and provide some of those funds up front, when…
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Letter: Faulty logic driving Bayfield school cuts
The justification was repeatedly stated that Bayfield schools have seen a 6% decrease in student population, thus an equivalent decrease in faculty is justified. Thank goodness this logic is not…
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Letter: Lockwood shows capability, commitment, character
I am writing to let you know why I am supporting Frank Lockwood to fill one of those seats and to appeal for your support of his campaign. I have…
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Letter: ‘Racism dilemma’ is out of proportion
I would like to give you a different view of that decision: I lived and worked with Native Americans for years. When something was named using their tribe, heritage or…