Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Udall is pushing for more federal control
Letters to the Editor

Udall is pushing for more federal control

September 9, 2014

We are fighting ourselves over singular issues and sacrificing our personal freedoms in the process. Not every federal servant is an enemy of your freedoms; however, some are obvious. Consider…

Experience recommends Lieb for treasurer
Letters to the Editor

Experience recommends Lieb for treasurer

September 9, 2014

As in every election, each vote matters. In the upcoming election for county treasurer, voters would be smart to cast their ballots and entrust the work of county treasurer to…

Stick with doctors, not congressmen
Letters to the Editor

Stick with doctors, not congressmen

September 9, 2014

So, these guys want to throw women into dangerous medical situations without careful thought; not to mention the cost will be prohibitive for most women without insurance. It smacks of…

Alzheimer’s
Editorials

Alzheimer’s

September 9, 2014

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Lieb has the county government experience
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Lieb has the county government experience

September 9, 2014

During my years as county clerk, I worked almost daily with the county treasurer and his staff. I know all too well how that office operates, and I am concerned…

Let’s return J. Paul Brown to state House
Letters to the Editor

Let’s return J. Paul Brown to state House

September 7, 2014

I thought of the contributions of J. Paul and his family. I thought about the lamb brought to market together with the wool. I’ve known J. Paul and his wife,…

Parade-haters could skip town or stay inside
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Parade-haters could skip town or stay inside

September 7, 2014

Perhaps in the true fashion of liberalism, we should also equally restrict cyclists. Perhaps as Mehan suggests, form a group to urge the City Council to enforce bicycle safety. Law…

‘Arc of History’ just needs good story
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‘Arc of History’ just needs good story

September 7, 2014

Perhaps the “Arc of History” was built to keep the gods of snow from ruining the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Aligned as it is at two natural passes, the work…

Second Amendment twisted for domination
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Second Amendment twisted for domination

September 7, 2014

If schools taught unrevised history, the citizens would know what was being wrested from them and thus would hinder the cause of aspiring rulers. Having become a student of history…

Smith would make great leader for county
Letters to the Editor

Smith would make great leader for county

September 7, 2014

So, I encourage you to find out more about my dad and make an informed decision based on information about a real member of this community and the real issues…

Choose Bobby Lieb for county treasurer
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Choose Bobby Lieb for county treasurer

September 7, 2014

There is no doubt in my mind that Bobby Lieb is the one we should be voting for in November. He is the one you can trust. I do believe…

Don’t be disgruntled about boys in blue
Letters to the Editor

Don’t be disgruntled about boys in blue

September 7, 2014

With the utmost respect, the men and women (not Mehan’s boys and gals) of our police department have more pressing issues than a few days of additional motorcycle noise. The…

Reclining seats
Editorials

Reclining seats

September 7, 2014

Conflicts reflect misdirected rage at how the airlines treat all of us

Durango City Council, staff out of touch
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Durango City Council, staff out of touch

September 7, 2014

The city is telling them they have an illegal accessory-dwelling unit, and they will have to pay more than $11,000 in fees to the city for an extra water/sewer-tap fee,…

Free speech
Editorials

Free speech

September 7, 2014

Bruising battles over Pledge strengthens First Amendment – eventually

Officers should enforce law, not change it
Letters to the Editor

Officers should enforce law, not change it

September 6, 2014

This is actually never what should happen. Rather, officers who do not want to enforce certain laws are renegades who by all rights ought to be promptly relieved of their…

Legion post is not on trial for assault
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Legion post is not on trial for assault

September 6, 2014

We at the Legion have gotten past this incident and are doing very well with our membership and the bar. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen…

DNF meeting had diversity of opinions
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DNF meeting had diversity of opinions

September 6, 2014

Nothing could be further from the truth. One sentence in particular misinforms readers about the degree of disapproval by DNF member/owners to engage in discussions about a potential merger with…

Free parking experiment tried, failed
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Free parking experiment tried, failed

September 6, 2014

Guess what? The only people who got to park were store employees! Business owners tried but could not get employees to move. Tourists were then unhappy because they had no…

Hire sheriff to craft effective policy
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Hire sheriff to craft effective policy

September 6, 2014

If you’re thinking politically as you consider who you want to hire for this position, you’re starting in the wrong place. The sheriff does not write law; he (The candidates…

Letter fosters hatred of entire people
Letters to the Editor

Letter fosters hatred of entire people

September 6, 2014

First, he accuses Israel of committing war crimes that include methodically exterminating Gazans. Vana’s accusations are categorically untrue. Israel has shown utmost restraint in dealing with Hamas’ blatant hostility. Israel…

DNF petition aims to restore integrity
Letters to the Editor

DNF petition aims to restore integrity

September 6, 2014

“Whistle-blowing” is the courage to walk the path of truth and integrity. The DNF board fired our well-liked and competent co-general manager Kimberley Wiggins on Aug. 28 for doing just…