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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

Letter: Furtney is dedicated to trails work

Seth Furtney has been a friend of mine for over 12 years. I know him through our outdoor adventures and activities. He has been passionately dedicated to building and maintaining trails in a...

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

Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council

Teamwork: City government, city staff, city departments, advisory boards, all must work together for the best outcome for our community. We have seven good candidates running for City Counci...

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

Letter: Buell is hard-working, passionate entrepreneur

I fully support Jessika Buell for City Council. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Jessika over the last six years. Not only is she a hard-working and passionate entrepren...

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

Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve

I am a social scientist. I form my opinions on future politicians based on observations of their past behavior. This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Dur...

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

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

Imagine a Hilton Hotel where the Hillcrest Golf Course is now with a zip line and cable car from the “Top of the Hilton” clubhouse to the “bumps” in downtown Durango. And similar...

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

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Our View: Bill to phase out single-use plastic is timely, wise

When we first heard about the plastics management bill being introduced into the Colorado Assembly this session, we groaned. In a nutshell, House Bill 21-1162 will ban the use of...

DATE: Mar 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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.