Many years ago, the reports were sometimes a bit funny, but our world has changed. It’s disturbing to read about all the wasted people roaming our streets and parks, along…
Fluoride is present in water in many places in the world, like in the Animas River. Private wells often have fluoride, like most in La Plata County. When I lived…
David McHenry has successfully worked to help preserve the limited housing stock for people who live and work in Durango in two very important ways. First, he fought to limit…
Beyond his small business ventures, Chris spends time volunteering and advocating for community programs he is passionate about. Chris is a youth sports coach, a supporter of our local Boys…
I had the privilege of working with Melissa on both the Durango Discovery Museum and Durango Parks and Recreation Boards. Melissa was a breath of fresh air when she joined…
No matter which side of this issue you’re on, be sure that you are allowed to express your opinion. If you are not registered to vote or are registered at…
On paper, Chris puts a check-mark in all the right boxes: Long-time resident of Durango with a history of community service and volunteerism, entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, and a…
Chris cares about affordable housing and smart growth: two areas that I think need to be planned carefully. Chris has been a strong community leader serving on boards and taking…
Did you know that most modernized nations ban fluoride treatment to their drinking water? Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands all refuse it. If…
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa as a resident and member of this community, and have watched her participate and serve in many leadership capacities in…
After hearing that a second time, I thought I should make a comment about it. No, dentists don’t have any financial interest in fluoride. Dentists would probably have more financial…
They don’t mention the families who must choose between getting their child’s painful cavity filled, and paying for groceries or rent that month. A single filling can cost between $100…
Her leadership abilities have proven themselves in many areas, including: wife and mother, successful medical billing practice owner, and over the past few years an advocate for the city of…
I’ve watched Chris build a business, be a great dad and be active in the community. Now we have the opportunity to have him represent our great city and I…
We rely on journalists to give full reports that show the truth of politics, the world and our lives. My hope is that the Herald, even with the reduced print…
That is a quote from Frank Murphy, who was nominated to serve on the Supreme Court in 1940 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Sherri Libby Durango
Of course, “relatability” and personality figure prominently in our consideration of the choices. While I find most of the candidates appealing, I believe that Chris Bettin stands apart. In the…
I worked with Melissa on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a number of years and on the Committee to Keep Durango Healthy, the group that successfully campaigned…
Most of us grew up thinking fluoride was good for our teeth, helping to prevent cavities. We readily took it and thought nothing of it when fluoride was put into…
Durango is known for its abundance of riches in natural beauty, recreation and parks. All great things. We also have an equally strong draw with a vibrant community of painters,…
Fluoride is an industrial waste by-product from manufacturing aluminum and phosphate fertilizer, used to generate extra profit, based on 70 years of public relations spin and lies. It has been…
Although it’s a volunteer board, Melissa worked tirelessly to develop strategies and to act as a voice for the citizens of Durango. She routinely went above and beyond what was…
Pro-fluoride soapboxers’ tactics ignore any and all up-to-date studies and their findings as well as any example or input set forth by the vast majority of other first-world countries. Their…
We recognized from the onset that we shared a common passion of supporting local initiatives to better our community. I have a significant amount of appreciation for an individual who…
Melissa Youssef has a solid background in business, finance, management and leadership, and in her twenty years as a Durango resident she has been an energetic and thoughtful contributor to…
I worked with Melissa for three years while serving on the Animas High School Board of Directors. This was during her tenure as president of the board. Melissa is an…
Both men seem bent on personally attacking anyone who opposes their opinions. Jeffery Brown Durango
However, after not using it for a short while my teeth began to hurt. So off to the dentist, who said I needed fluoride treatments and/or regular brushing with it.…
I have known Dean for several years through his support for the Boy Scouts of America, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Durango Adult Education Center,…
His low-key consensus-building skills, charisma, experience and insights are proven. He has been an exceptional political and civic leader on the Durango City Council. For example, in the past four…
