Letters to the Editor

2 left turns problem at Malfunction Junction

The main problems with the intersection of Florida Road, East 3rd Avenue and 15th Street, referred to as Malfunction Junction,…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Freedom from what exactly?’

A letter on Wednesday announced that the local GOP Lincoln Day Dinner is almost sold out. “For individual freedom” was…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Bidenomics is not working’

Bidenomics is broken economics. While the rate of increase may have cooled, we are still living with high inflation. This…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

Need ‘strong, effective rules’ on air quality

As a physician who has practiced medicine in Colorado for 40 years, I want to make our community aware of…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Biden wants power equivalent to Putin’

My political theory is that President Joe Biden wants to have power equivalent to Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Nicolás Maduro…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

EPA grants ‘catalyze solar energy development’

The EPA’s Solar for All grants will help catalyze solar energy development in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Grants will be…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Give positive alternatives to negative, complicated messes’

How about engaging children here in the U.S. to get along with children everywhere? And I believe everywhere. That includes…

September 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Prudent to bend interpretation of city code?’

I am writing as a concerned citizen regarding the future of the Carpenter Natural Area in Cortez. I have used…

September 6, 2023

Opinion

‘Dinner with Matt Gaetz almost sold out’

Two letters to the editor in July and August are entirely misleading on the role of the local Republican Party.…

September 6, 2023

Opinion

‘Make it clear, VFW nonpartisan’

I am writing in response to letters to the editor that names the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I want to…

September 5, 2023

Opinion

‘Don’t ask us to censor those renting’ VFW

For the past five years, I have served as an elected (and unpaid) officer of VFW Post 4031 in Durango.…

September 3, 2023

Opinion

‘Calling it an RV park a charade’

Roberts Resorts is attempting to put a high-density glamping resort in the Animas Valley. Its new application, uploaded on Aug.…

September 3, 2023

Opinion

DeNier Center ‘needs to be revisited’

Durango has a jail problem and a juvenile detention problem as well as a McMansion problem. Here’s how you fix…

September 3, 2023

Opinion

‘Same ammunition law-abiding citizens use’

In Bill Roberts’ guest column on Sunday with the headline, “Tax the daylights out of some ammunition,” Roberts said, “most…

September 1, 2023

Opinion

RV resort plan: ‘Fight this proposal’

Lyrics from “Big Yellow Taxi” by singer Joni Mitchell ring in my ears as I ponder the potential results of…

September 1, 2023

Opinion

‘Trump evolution of Democrats’ hate’

I don’t think any sentient person in the U.S. misunderstands that journalists are 95% liberals and the media reflects that…

September 1, 2023

Opinion

‘Do not be fooled’ by Moms for Liberty

Darcy Shoening, the chair of Moms for Liberty El Paso County, is scheduled to speak at the next meeting of…

August 28, 2023

Opinion

Three Springs, Durango Mesa Park ‘could elevate Durango’

The city of Durango and the Southern Ute Tribe are accelerating the buildout of Three Springs. Development projects that generate…

August 28, 2023

Opinion

‘Nero plays fiddle watching flames’

I was super fortunate on a very hot day recently to jump into the Animas at Bakers Bridge. Came out…

August 28, 2023

Opinion

Core values: ‘Something has gone terribly wrong’

The city of Cortez’s Comprehensive Plan outlines directives for every government official to follow, clearly stating that all city government…

August 20, 2023

Opinion

‘Deeply saddened racist sign/statue still standing’

Dear people of the Southwest, I recently moved back to Durango after several years, and was deeply saddened and shocked…

August 20, 2023

Opinion

Industrial rezone: ‘Natural treasures over profit’

I urge the Cortez City Council to be more responsive to your community concerns and not change the zoning to…

August 20, 2023

Opinion

‘Positive history of success’ at Carpenter Natural Area

Thirty-one years ago, my family and I led the initiative that resulted in Catharine Carpenter donating 80 acres to the…

August 20, 2023

Opinion

Rezoning ILC ‘against will of outspoken community’

Concerning the Carpenter Natural Area, I’ve been watching the steady influx of materials and equipment line the borders of the…

August 20, 2023