Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
In-stream flows a good move for Dolores
We, too, have been working on that stretch of river with the BLM and the Dolores River Restoration Partnership on a campsite and riparian restoration project. The instream flow will…
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Know the dangers of ingesting marijuana
While responsible marijuana vendors warn customers of the dangers of ingested marijuana, teens will likely miss out on this message. They have the right to know that ingested marijuana is…
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Really love Durango, but please change
Also, we come for the live music, and I would like to remind the venue owners that if they don’t list their entertainers in the local papers, there is a…
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Horse Gulch not prime for more density
The critical issue is that neither subdivision has fully met state-mandated subdivision requirements for evidence of an adequate and dependable water supply. Water management represents an essential component of land…
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Brie is the best qualified for 9-R board
I have worked professionally with Brie, and she is highly competent, quickly identifies key issues and speaks her mind. In her engineering position, Brie was recently selected to manage a…
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Right to marry a victory for civil rights
Marriage is a civil act – separate from a religious ceremony where a couple may be married in a church of their choosing. The fight for the freedom to marry…
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Meet Monday to talk about fluoride
Children and animals are the most effected by fluoride poisoning. Dr. Harvey Limeback, head of the Department of Preventative Dentistry for the University of Toronto, and president of the Canadian…
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Let liberals pay for Planned Parenthood
The idea of them providing health care is highly overrated, about all they do in this area is make referrals. Now nobody is saying take away the money, just direct…
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Master lease plan superfluous, redundant
Assuming the Tres Rios RMP relied on adequate science and was complete in scope and process, the initiation of an MLP on top of a fresh RMP should be seen…
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Durango proves inhospitable to angler
Two and a half years ago I spent three days in Durango and felt I would like to return, so I booked 21 days in Durango to celebrate my 66th…
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Sheldon will bring energy and dedication
Please join me in voting for Matt. Rosemary R. Juskevich Durango
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AAUW working for fairer pay for women
Unfortunately it is a common misperception that the gender pay gap can be solely attributed to women working less than men. An extensive body of research supports the reality of…
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Duncan’s vision tranformed Durango
The day before Purgatory opened, my father drove my mother, sister, a couple of guys from the Fort Lewis ski team and me up Hermosa Road and we hiked to…
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More growth is only temporary success
The desires for continued economic growth and unlimited population growth were reasonable concepts in past eras, but those times have passed. Many of the world’s natural resources are becoming scarce.…
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Student column an inspiration to serve
His insight has yet again inspired me to volunteer and I hope his fellow students appreciate the fact they have him as a classmate and leader not only in school…
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Unaffiliated have no voice in caucuses
I wanted to say if you want your preference known before the general election (when the candidates are already chosen,) you need to be registered as a Democrat or Republican.…
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Homeless situation is cause for concern
Walking through the parks and having them beg is another issue I have encountered. I walk to work every day. I haven’t heard of any robberies or murders, but who’s…
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Stahnke’s focus is on solving problems
Brie brings to the school board the rare ability to break down complex problems into clear, concise, and understandable options, and as a sitting school board member, once re-elected she’ll…
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Push sewer upgrade cost to developers
Instead of using this threat of increased rates to scare locals into voting to keep the sewer plant in its current location, why doesn’t the city look to other areas…
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Vote ‘yes’ for county fiscal sustainability
In my opinion, the county has responded well, cutting and controlling expenses and dipping into reserves to cover the significant revenue shortfalls. However, these efforts are no longer sufficient to…
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‘No’ to 2B; do the sewer plant right
Most people would agree that we should have moved the plant back then as the cost was minimal compared to today’s prices and the plant that was once located on…
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Vote no on city’s quick-fix bond
Now at the last minute, officials are using scare tactics to get us to approve the $68 million bond so they can proceed with a quick fix. Sewer rates should…
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Cross country handled issue head-on
I, for one, am proud that my daughter is a member of this wonderful team of kids and adults who are working to make all the sports programs at DHS…
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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…
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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,…