Editorials

Letters: I’d like more editorials about Trump
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Letters: I’d like more editorials about Trump

September 5, 2020

For example, recently, President Trump installed a mega-donor confederate as postmaster general, and this fellow fired 23 key executives in the Postal Service, evidently to facilitate Trump’s project of slowing…

Endorsements: No on family and medical leave
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Endorsements: No on family and medical leave

September 4, 2020

Most employers and employees in the state would combine to fund a pool that would be distributed to those who want to take paid time off – 12 weeks maximum…

Letters: If only Democrats believed in democracy
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Letters: If only Democrats believed in democracy

September 4, 2020

That kind of thinking has resulted in Durango having three commissioners, and districts 1 and 3 are underrepresented. District 1 Commissioner Clyde Church lost in the geographic district by more…

Letters: It’s the wrong time to politicize climate
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Letters: It’s the wrong time to politicize climate

September 4, 2020

Climate models offer the only way to understand the consequences of burning fossil fuels. But the warming is documented by measurement, not modeling. The planet will be hotter still by…

Letters: But that’s not what really scares me
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Letters: But that’s not what really scares me

September 4, 2020

However, what scares me about Trump is that he has total control of his base and has many of them brainwashed. They believe he can do no wrong and blindly…

Letters: What’s inside counts more than a holster
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Letters: What’s inside counts more than a holster

September 3, 2020

As a straight-shooter, Diane Mitsch Bush is clear that she supports the Second Amendment. And, like the majority of both Republicans and Democrats, she believes in common-sense gun ownership. Her…

Letters: Motorcycle rally organizers don’t care
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Letters: Motorcycle rally organizers don’t care

September 2, 2020

Allowing a street party is lunacy; I don’t care what the Harley shop owners say, there is no way to enforce social distancing. This event imperils Durango! Organizers of Snowdown…

Letters: If they want a memorial, buy property
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Letters: If they want a memorial, buy property

September 1, 2020

And what is wrong with our policing the way it is now? Enforcing the law and protecting our citizens is their job. They do it very well. Having additional help…

Letters: Joe Biden is a plagiarizing empty suit
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Letters: Joe Biden is a plagiarizing empty suit

September 1, 2020

He’s always been a globalist, a strong supporter of NAFTA and the TPP. He created a friendly atmosphere for multinational corporations in Delaware from where they could ship jobs overseas…

Letters: Charly Minkler is a voice for all residents
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Letters: Charly Minkler is a voice for all residents

September 1, 2020

Charly has served on the La Plata County Planning Commission for over six years and he’s done a great job being a voice for residents throughout the county. Charly’s word…

Letters: Your input aided city manager selection
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Letters: Your input aided city manager selection

August 31, 2020

Although the process is not yet over (we still have to finalize employment agreements), the unanimous Durango City Council decision to offer this position to Jose Madrigal is a giant…

Letters: Unemployment – why not an app for that?
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Letters: Unemployment – why not an app for that?

August 31, 2020

Lankford stated that the goal is to provide an “average” of 70% of the wages earned while working. Some may receive more than they had earned, some may receive less;…

Our view: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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Our view: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

August 31, 2020

du1-i-syn Ten days later, Aretha and the session musicians reunited under Wexler’s supervision at a studio in New York. The players included Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ, Jimmy Johnson on…

Letters: Who wants homeless camp by cemetery?
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Letters: Who wants homeless camp by cemetery?

August 30, 2020

I can’t think of a worse place to put it. Instead of the lovely, open green space at the cemetery entrance, visitors will see a combination of fences, tents, buildings…

‘Diversity’ means we live in Orwell’s world
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‘Diversity’ means we live in Orwell’s world

August 30, 2020

“Diversity” is the new code-speak for “racial quotas”; it overrides the work and efforts of many people (“meritocracy”) in order to satisfy a trendy desire for “diversity,” “equity”, and so…

Letters: They’re not welcome here without masks
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Letters: They’re not welcome here without masks

August 29, 2020

However, if you refuse to wear a mask, we would rather you go home. Remember, a mask is worn to protect others, and I don’t appreciate those who are selfish…

Letters: John Hickenlooper doesn’t care about us
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Letters: John Hickenlooper doesn’t care about us

August 28, 2020

During his pitiful bid for president, Hickenlooper said he didn’t want the job. Then his lips said something else after a few meetings with Sen. Chuck Schumer. How independent a…

Letters: Imagine a U.S. overrun by the alt-right
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Letters: Imagine a U.S. overrun by the alt-right

August 28, 2020

Imagine a country where people with guns show up at a candlelight vigil. Imagine a country where the current administration has had over 400 people quit because they refuse to…

Letters: Modeling climate is extremely difficult
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Letters: Modeling climate is extremely difficult

August 28, 2020

Modeling complex systems is extremely difficult and 100% accuracy is near impossible, but the science of modeling the impacts of climate change and the science of climate change are two…

Letters: For Loren Boebert, do any lives matter?
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Letters: For Loren Boebert, do any lives matter?

August 27, 2020

Couldn’t the same be said for Lauren Boebert, who is running for congress in Colorado? She reopened her Rifle restaurant while others displayed respect, decency and sacrifice by keeping their…

Letters: Jettison Durango Democrats’ entitlement
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Letters: Jettison Durango Democrats’ entitlement

August 26, 2020

This scam ensures Durango’s liberal voting bloc decides the outcome of every commissioner election. So why in “blue” blazes would you be surprised the Republicans won’t bother putting forward candidates?…

Letters: You’ve done much wrong, Mayor Brookie
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Letters: You’ve done much wrong, Mayor Brookie

August 25, 2020

This almost happened, Durango. But thanks to the transparent leadership of City Councilors Kim Baxter and Barbara Noseworthy, we have a new, highly qualified city manager (“Durango offers city manager…