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Youssef, Lockwood, Buell are the right combination

Council leadership is more than individuals, it is a collective team that helps guide decisions through collaboration, diversity of experience and varied expertise. My vote goes ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rep. Barbara McLachlan: Media literacy is essential to an educated populace

The term “media literacy” is not well known, yet it rankled legislators in the statehouse last week, leading to a filibuster, several amendments and a very long conversation concerning teach...

DATE: Mar 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Youseff has earned our trust for another term

Melissa Youssef is exactly what Durango has needed to progressively move forward into a better Durango for all that live here. She has raised a family here and been a moving forc...

DATE: Mar 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote Youssef and Buell for City Council

I am very happy to endorse both Melissa Youssef and Jessika Buell for our City Council election. Melissa has a huge capacity to learn the truth behind difficult issues and come t...

DATE: Mar 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney overcomes challenges and collaborates

I’m Seth Furtney’s wife and I’d like to fill in a more complete picture about him. He’s a doer. I put things in a “honey-do” pile and they magically reappear sewed, taped, glued,...

DATE: Mar 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax increase

I urge Durango voters to vote “No” on the Durango lodgers tax increase. The current lodgers tax is projected to generate over $1 million in revenue dedicated to advertising to increase touri...

DATE: Mar 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney will support new ideas, policies

I whole-heartedly support Seth Furtney for City Council. Seth has the management credentials to show he is well suited to take on the issues that Durango faces. He has shown this as a member...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney, Youssef will continue progress

The Durango Herald accurately assessed that Seth Furtney’s breadth of experience will be useful. Seth also has been studying the financial issues of the city. He can provide solu...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell offers out-of-the-ordinary leadership

It is with great pleasure that I endorse Jessika Buell for Durango City Council. I have had the opportunity to know Jessika on a professional level as well as a personal level. T...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax ‘selling of Durango’

Even with the pandemic, Durango and surrounding areas were inundated with visitors this year. They packed our trails and campgrounds beyond capacity. They clogged our roads and taxed our inf...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, support parking garage

The proposed lodgers tax allocates 55% of revenues received to attract tourists; only 20% to mitigate traffic and parking impacts created. The need to spend more money on attract...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef is poised under pressure, offers solutions

Melissa Youssef has the experience we need for City Council in these troubling times. With passion, Melissa has taken on many challenges and has led our community to a promising ...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Lifestyle