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Keep the sewer plant, move other stuff
None of us was around when the sewer plant was put in its current location and we probably won’t vote to put it there now, but that’s all water under…
Letters to the Editor
City looked at options – vote ‘yes’ on 2B
The city commissioned a detailed evaluation of constructing equivalent plants at four sites. The estimated cost for renovation of the Santa Rita plant is $58 million; for the other sites,…
Letters to the Editor
Voting down 2B will not move facility
The Durango Chamber of Commerce wants you to know details about Ballot Question 2B: This initiative is asking the voters permission to finance improvements required to comply with state regulations,…
Letters to the Editor
City does not handle idea of waste well
However, these are easy accolades to claim given the setting of the Animas River Valley and the great people who inhabit this community. The difficult part of city staff and…
Letters to the Editor
Sheldon will work creatively for 9-R
Matt is a humble, hard-working guy who knows how to overcome challenges. He would never brag that he combined his speed and intelligence to become an academic all-American in cross-country.…
Letters to the Editor
Use Lake Nighthorse to fix sewage issue
Since it is apparent that there will be no receational use of the reservoir in the foreseeable future, it should make a very satisfactory repository for the waste from bikers,…
Letters to the Editor
Women’s health is facing a witch hunt
It’s based on Christian conservative Republicans’ religious beliefs. They’ll decide if a mother has to die so that the unborn baby may live. They’ll decide if a mother must bring…
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Ballot measure should be passed, and viewed as only a welcome a first step
Letters to the Editor
Question 1A is modest, needed, overdue
However, Question 1A seems like a pretty easy one on which to make an informed decision. As part of this decision, we should ask a two-part question: Have our road…
Letters to the Editor
Upgrade at Santa Rita is the only option
The letter to the editor from John Ballew, chair of the city’s Utilities Commission (Herald, Oct. 20), is more diplomatic and to the point. An upgrade at Santa Rita Park…
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘No’ on city’s sewer plant remodel
Spending $68 million, before the unimaginable cost overruns, is too much for the status quo. Just the other day the Herald reported that the clarifier tank remodel is finished, so…
Letters to the Editor
Support Sheldon for District 9-R board
As campus visit coordinator, Matt worked to energize and spark creativity into the Fort Lewis’ campus visit program, and was an important voice for spearheading initiatives central to Fort Lewis…
Letters to the Editor
Say ‘Yes’ to sewer plant ballot measure
I considered voting “No” on 2B in hopes that the City Council might reconsider relocating downstream and away from Santa Rita Park. I asked that question of city officials at…
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Retain pot taxes
Off-year election gives voters a chance to guide and influence local policies
Letters to the Editor
Sewer plant proposal rates a ‘no’ vote
Disgusting: About the only thing you can say about putting biking, walking, kayaking, playing and most especially eating in the park areas next to a sewage treatment plant. These multiple…
Letters to the Editor
Vote for the river, vote for sewer bond
When I read that the current location was being considered, I was skeptical. Fortunately, so were city councilors. They directed a thorough evaluation. After announcing that rebuilding on-site was the…
Letters to the Editor
Spend wisely before asking for more
As a cattle rancher, I would pay an especially large share of this tax. Many farmers and ranchers make an earnest living and cannot afford to be hindered with one…
Letters to the Editor
All will share in paying for county roads
The committee looked at raising funds from a sales tax increase, use tax, property tax increase (all requiring approval by the voters). We first met in June 2015 and listened…
Editorials
Vote ‘no’ on the county’s Question 1A
I see no reason why any homeowner who is a resident of any of many subdivisions, should vote for this item. The county for years has refused to assume responsibility…
Letters to the Editor
Sheldon is the best fit for school board
Matt has an excellent track record of working in the Durango community. He has worked at the Boys & Girls Club of Durango and Fort Lewis College, volunteered for many…
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘yes’ on 2B for water quality
Currently, the city of Durango is struggling to protect the Animas River with the deteriorating condition of the current facility, but even with all of its efforts it is becoming…
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Heritage Day organizers thank participants
Special thanks to the Bayfield branch of First National Bank of Durango and the Patio Restaurant in Ignacio for donating the prize money for our Blue Ewe contest, so all…
Pine River Times opinion
County assessor explains tax base, rates
For Colorado Assessors the season brings the conclusion of the annual audit assessors are required to complete, and reports to the 43 local taxing entities their 2015 tax base. Happily,…
Pine River Times opinion
New banker fixes problem
That being written, I got a phone call from Tricia on the evening of Oct. 15. Tricia works for Community Banks of Colorado out of Telluride. She said she was…