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Letters: On virus, Trump can’t rise above truth

Before I retired, I was a member of the Public Relations Society of America. For true professionals, this organization’s code of ethics is the unbreakable rule of ethical conduct. ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Ravishing music for shut-ins

In 1963, “Wall of Sound” record producer Phil Spector had a can’t-miss idea: have his stable of artists, including The Crystals, The Ronettes and Darlene Love, cover Christmas classics such ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: I am the man to lead in times of crises

I’m a 2020 candidate for U.S. Congress, I’ve lived in Durango 26 years. After driving 5,000 miles over this winter, through mountain pass blizzards, I’ve twice visited all 29 of our 3rd Cong...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Will America again rise to the occasion?

What should our country do in response to the coronavirus? Opinions roughly fall into three categories. Exceptionalism: We have overreacted and can escape the fate of Italy becaus...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Elect board for greener, cheaper energy

In past elections, LPEA members have elected a strong board majority in favor of seeking cheaper, cleaner energy – for our wallets, and for our ecosystem. The board has kept its p...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Let’s vote Cory Gardner out in November

I once assumed that Sen. Cory Gardner was a traditional Republican like my father, a staunch defender of the Constitution and the rule of law, an advocate of fiscal responsibility, a person ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Do our homework and then let’s all vote

Decisions, decisions, what’s a person to do? Should the 32nd Street bridge be built or are we better off spending the money on a river trail extension to the thousands of people who live in ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: On high gas prices, you must be patient

I thought I should respond to Michael Black’s concerns about gas prices in Durango (“ Mr. Black, I feel your pain and wonderment. However, as a former resident of Southern California, I kno...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Businesses could help us to help them

I agree with the sentiment expressed in recent letters about the importance of supporting local businesses. One thing businesses can do to help us help them would be to offer e-gi...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Give bridge millions to city employees

Please use part of the $4.1 million that was supposed to go to the bridge to pay city workers during this time. The city of Durango has over 700 employees who make up a large work...

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Grocery workers should wear masks

I think someone should advise the management of all grocery stores to have people working in the checkout areas wear some sort of face protection. Now that we have our first case ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: State should end Durango price-gouging

Around the country, gas prices have been dropping to sub-$2 per gallon. Yet here in Durango, prices have maintained at the $2.30 level for a long time. Why arenâ€™t our...

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor