Opinion & Letters to the Editor
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We must learn how to respond to hatred
du1-i-syn Swastikas were painted on the home of a Jewish family living in Three Springs twice in recent weeks. The first episode was reported to Three Springs management. No action…
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Letter advances fake news on FCC, taxes
When it comes to income taxes, the top 10 percent of earners pay 70 percent of income taxes and the bottom 50 percent pay less than three percent. Mr. Wishon…
Editorials
Intersection art: Public art for U.S. 160/550 needs to be everything the Arc of History was not
In April 2015, Three eggs showed up in a nest below the Arc of History sculpture (that has also had a dinosaur and a dragon head placed on it).Jerry McBride/Durango…
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Michael: Cloud seeding chemistry cool in the lab, not in our skies
du1-i-syn Ski resorts, Colorado state and out-of-state water entities are funding AgI np deposited on wilderness, ranches, backyards and humans. Industrial snow is falling in Colorado, “permitted” for another 5…
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Durango businesses lack people skills
This is a reminder to all small town businesses to perfect the basics of customer service and make the local people happy with what you are providing. Not a day…
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North Dalton HOA growing too powerful
Prior to an open HOA meeting this summer, ballots were sent to the residents regarding the subject of trash collection. The HOA board proposed using only one vendor, not three,…
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Big thanks to my Durango nordic angels
du1-i-syn However, my career would have ended in 2011 and I would not have made it through any of the subsequent years had it not been for Mike and Nancy…
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Bayfield DMV: Challenging times breed innovation, efficiencies, solutions and compromise
Tiffany Parker, center, cuts a ribbon for a ceremonial opening of the motor vehicle registration renewal kiosk at the Pine River Public Library on Sept. 16. Shelley Walchak, the director…
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We’re tired of outsiders driving arctic policy
du1-i-syn Sen. Cantwell used her opening remarks to condemn the makeup of the panel, many of whom traveled thousands of miles from their home in and around ANWR to testify…
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November is COPD awareness month
A diagnosis of COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, comes with many physical and emotional challenges that can affect the person’s family and circle of friends. This November, during…
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Leasing plan: DOI is ‘streamlining’ regulations, straight past local input
Sam Green/The Journaldu1-i-syn That’s a fair topic to review, especially if corresponding reviews exist of actions that potentially burden other uses on public lands that are managed for multiple use.…
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Scott should embrace carbon dividend
One alternative, advocated by most economists and a growing number of conservative business and political leaders, is a revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend program. Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the conservative…
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Shine a light on hate when you see it
We would have agreed, except for the interaction we had with a lovely couple in Three Springs on the same day. The couple came in to see and connect with…
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Tipton’s actions don’t match his words
The act, ironically named National Monument Creation and Protection Act, would make the creation of new national monuments to protect public lands nearly impossible. It would also endanger existing parks…
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BOCC actions bolster public perception
First, 4 p.m. is not a good time for anyone who may have wanted to attend. I suspect that 80 to 90 percent of the county taxpayers are either still…
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Are trails at Lake Nighthorse a reality?
From the map city planner Vicki Vandegrift sent me, you can see the city will only annex the northeast shore of the lake. They are not annexing any land between…
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Farago: We should not judge yesterday by today
I want to thank Gulliford for this interesting and very thought-provoking essay. It made me think about everything going on in our country at this time and to see that…
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Reputation diminished, but not Gulliford’s
As an enthusiastic supporter of Fort Lewis for more than 50 years, I hope this incident does not diminish Gulliford’s reputation in any way. I am glad he will remain…
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Editorial out of touch on Nighthorse
As one who obtained around 100 of the signatures, I found most acquaintances and strangers that I approached to be in full support. Obtaining these signatures was easy. Of those…
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Not up to women to change rape culture
It’s not whether or not women are drinking alcohol. It’s unrelated to the clothes they are wearing – or not wearing. Accepting a ride home with friends of friends shouldn’t…
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People are realizing Trump is not a leader
Sens. Corker, McCain and Flake are fighting for the return of the soul and sanity of the Republican party. The racist, bigoted, white nationalist, unsavory business people – and, of…
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Why provide services to non-citizens?
I’m speaking as a concerned but proud citizen of the United States of America. I do not believe anyone should be allowed to enter this country illegally, let alone come…
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Mill levy vote: Across Colorado, communities like ours voted to provide for needed services
du1-i-syn Just a year after tax proposals to fund a new airport terminal and much-needed county road repairs were defeated, we wondered if DFPD’s efforts would share a similar fate.…
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Finally, we have a real leader in charge
I would like to ask how he and people who share his liberal views feel now with yet another terrorist attack in the streets of New York (where I think…
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Spend no more money on bridge fiasco
In oil, it would be drilling a “gusher” without leasing the land, or in poker, staying in the game with no chips and getting a royal flush! Colorado’s Department of…