For the past 26 years a group of dedicated volunteers, members of Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA), has been raising money to distribute financial assistance through grants to nonprofit…
I know him to be principled, smart, hard working, and a creative problem solver. Most of all he cares deeply for our community and it’s future. As a successful businessman…
Republican reform offers a multi-million dollar annual windfall to the richest, with decreased benefits and increased taxes to those with low-income. Washington D.C. reform for decades has been built around…
Upon visiting my periodontist recently, I asked his opinion on fluoride in the water of Durango. Should it be discontinued he told me, in six or seven years there would…
Trump says this makes us look weak. It actually shows we are strong. It shows we mean what we say in our Constitution, and no momentary detour into bigotry and…
Her track record serving on the Durango Parks and Recreation Board demonstrates her values. She consistently listens carefully, works hard to thoroughly understand all items under consideration, actively reaches out…
When I was a science teacher at Durango High School serving on the DHS Strategic Planning Committee, and there was a conflict with the board of education, Melissa was the…
We are buying and consuming foods that contain cyanide, formaldehyde and many other deadly poisons. These are terrifying facts we should all be aware of, yet no one has made…
A Google search is not science. Please research real, peer-reviewed studies going back almost a century. Fluoride is safe and effective…if you don’t like it then buy a filter! Osha…
Melissa took her role as a board member seriously. She was always prepared for meetings and ready to ask hard questions of the staff concerning the education of our children.…
I’ve served with him on local boards and several committees, and have seen first-hand his commitment to doing things right and his level-headed approach to complicated, sometimes stressful situations. Chris…
Payne is Scott Tipton’s communication director, so it is expected that she defend her boss. And in defending her boss, she refers readers to two Tipton newsletters; she should also…
Given a chance, I would have asked: How was your vote to allow coal companies to dump toxic mining waste into the nation’s waterways of benefit to your constituents? You…
In his despair, he prayed to Jesus for hope and peace. Like the Grinch, his heart changed from hate to love. He eventually returned home, but his love for the…
Our group, Environmental Learning for Kids, hosts many trips each year to places like the Great Sand Dunes and the new Browns Canyon National Monument with underserved and urban youth…
It seems some folks are more intent on maintaining their credentials with the green community than allowing the people, we the people, the taxpayers who advocated for its construction, in…
While certainly flattering to Coleman (with good reason), the piece contains some disturbing quotes regarding climate change. He reaches into the climate skeptic’s playbook to bring out all the talking…
A fee is defined as “a payment made to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or service.” What advice or service is the government providing with their…
It is clear to me that there is much thought on both sides. It is refreshing that as a community, we are staying with the issue without bashing one another.…
I live outside the city limits, but my family’s quality of life is greatly impacted by city policies, facilities and programs. I have known both Dean and Chris for a…
Chris is very dedicated to making Durango a great place to live and has been a long-time advocate for home ownership and private property rights. I can’t think of a…
This issue has a proud and long-standing tradition of attracting the ‘don’t tread on me’ crowd to its banner. My John Birch member grandparents actually believed fluoridation was a communist…
I do know that I’ll be giving at least one candidate my vote, and that is Melissa Youssef. I’ve known Melissa as one gets to know people in our small,…
As her friend and colleague, I must give her an A+ character reference because she is an amazing and talented individual that sincerely cares for our community. I have no…
In 1946, when fluoride was first introduced to us as a substance that would aid in the dental health of our populace, scientists knew little about fluoride. In the last…
Community water fluoridation (CWF) is currently recommended by all of the above highly-respected health organizations, based on the strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing dental cavities (caries) across populations. In…
I have contacted the only place that is supposed to provide internet to Lightner Creek, CenturyLink, only to have them tell me they can’t give our area internet service. It…
I am concerned that once again the plan will move ahead with a provision for highly increased densities and growth, and then punt the traffic issue to the Colorado Department…
She claims these responses came from her opinion piece last year. Without question, there were a high number of responses in support of her position after publication. Candidly, most of…
Part of the answer came when my husband and I were in Santa Fe a couple of weeks ago. While browsing shops in the Plaza, I engaged in conversation with…
