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Letters: Mitsch Bush’s experience is decisive

After incumbent Scott Tipton’s primary loss, we now have two vastly different candidates for the 3rd Congressional District. Republican Lauren Boebert, a political novice, would represent us...

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton turns words into actions

I see that Jack Turner is touting himself as one who listens to county constituents. That’s cool. I respect that. But the reason this unaffiliated voter has a Marsha Porter-Norton sign in my...

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Must vote No on late-term abortion ban

I was pleased to see the Candice Carson Durango ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Be afraid of the big bad introduced wolf

As a fourth-generation farmer of Southwest Colorado, I am concerned about gray wolf introduction, Proposition 114. Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists and professionals have di...

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Unaffiliated voter backs Porter-Norton

I am an unaffiliated voter supporting Marsha Porter-Norton for La Plata County commissioner. I have observed and worked with Marsha on numerous occasions and recognize her outstan...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton will support us

When I started volunteering for Marsha Porter-Norton over a year ago, I didn’t know her well but I knew she was a good person – and good people do good things! Marsha has been, and will cont...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Does Boebert know what she’s saying?

I was stunned and dismayed to read that congressional candidate Lauren Boebert opposes long-sought protections for our hunting, grazing and recreational areas on the Western Slope. In fact, ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Introduced wolves will eat all the elk

I’ve noticed consistent biological and habitat oversights in virtually every opinion I’ve seen supporting the proposal to reintroduce gray wolves in Colorado. Elk cannot outrun wolves in the...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Yes for Los Pinos Fire Protection District

The Los Pinos Fire Protection District oversees a vast area from Arboles to Oxford. The district has had a very low mill levy for years, and oil and gas revenues have decreased, almost to ze...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Write in Tipton instead of this ... Boebert

I hope the Tea Party folks who voted for Lauren Boebert in the Republican primary are happy. I don’t believe there is any way she will garner enough votes to beat her opponent. Mo...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Mitsch Bush appreciates our way of life

Colorado’s Western Slope and southwest canyons are remarkable for their natural resources and values. Water, forests, forage, food and recreation are the essence of our daily experience and ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Boebert’s a phony, vote for Mitsch Bush

Colorado voters have a rare chance to elect a calm, thoughtful candidate, Diane Mitsch Bush. She has worked for years as a county commissioner to protect water, agriculture, oil and gas and ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.