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Letters: Republicans have no standards, morals

This is to all the Republicans out there: What happened to you? You used to be the conservative party of values and principles. Remember? You have been hijacked by President Trump...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: This too would be better than that bridge

I have been reading about the bump-outs on Main Avenue all summer. It’s wonderful to have people outside enjoying the offerings of Durango’s eateries. I’m also pleased it is helping to boost...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t give up on recycling plastics yet

Many plastics are not being recycled well (Our view: “ The Colorado Beverage Association is supporting efforts like the Every Bottle Back initiative, a groundbreaking partnership between to...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: What’s it take to jail someone in Durango?

As I read the charges against Megan Wilmot in the crash on Main Avenue, I was shocked to see her bond was $1,500 (“ Reckless endangerment, misdemeanor assault, driving under the influence, ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Not so fast with all those vaccines

In response to “ Currently, over 50% of children experience chronic disease. Have the interactions of this many vaccinations ever been tested together? Even the flu shot is questionable, es...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Endorsements: We’re a YES on wolves

Ah-OOOOO! We’re a Yes on Proposition 114, the reintroduction of gray wolves

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Keep Purple Cliffs homeless site open

With unexpected pleasure, I visited and toured the Purple Cliffs community recently. It is largely a self-governing community. It is kept reasonably clean. It is on public land usable for no...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jennifer Senior: The Ginsburg-Scalia routine was not a farce

For the second time in five years, a sitting Supreme Court justice has died, and for the second time in five years, Sen. Mitch McConnell has befouled the process to replace that justice with...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letters: Quit wasting money on homeless camps

OK, so let me get this right: $95,000 to build a homeless camp near the cemetery, $150,000 to manage it. Add in the almost-guaranteed 20% over budget and we will round off at $300,000 to hou...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Charly Minkler is someone you want

I am voting for Charly Minkler for La Plata County Commissioner. He knows our county from Ignacio to Bayfield to Durango, and in between. He’s a rancher and a businessman who knows the ups a...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Give teachers money from bridge project

I commend Beth Jones for reminding the city that there are more important things to invest in (Letters: “ I have witnessed civic projects that were nothing more than legacy projects, propo...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: RBG’s death is a good time to reflect

The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a moment for reflection. Women of my generation and subsequent generations have the rights we do in part due to her. Her friendship with Anton...

DATE: Sep 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor