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Letter: Youssef and Bosmans top the list of council candidates

Of the individuals running for City Council, two stand out as exceptional. Melissa Youseff has proven herself, leading and serving this community through very difficult times. She...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem

At James Ranch, our lives revolve around regeneration and healthy ecosystems. With sound management practices for our resources, our grasses flourish. When our grass is optimal, ...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Support permanent Daylight Savings Time

A few years back a bill to effect a permanent time change was brought to the Assembly by two Denver Representatives. It was voted down. The main influencer was former Rep. Diane M...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

Letter: Leonard Peltier deserves compassionate transfer

“To heal will require a great effort and a change of heart from all of us. To heal means that we will begin to look upon one another with respect and tolerance instead of prejudice, distrust...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef’s work with youth inclusive, supportive

As a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC), I have had the privilege of working with Councilwoman Youssef for a full year, and I can say with complete confidence that she is...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lockwood is a tireless worker, extremely creative

I am writing to the residents of Durango about how lucky you are to have Frank Lockwood as a resident and potential City Councilor. Frank and I have been friends for close to 20...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef, Bosmans, Furtney for City Council

It was an easy decision to endorse Melissa Youssef for another term on the Durango City Council. Melissa’s contributions to the betterment of Durango over the past (gasp) 20 years are legion...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Mar 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Don Coram: You can’t pick and choose from the law

It is not a buffet. I marvel that people often talk about the Constitution without the understanding that it is a complete document. You do not get to pick and choose what you lik...

DATE: Mar 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Our View: Herald endorses Bosmans, Furtney and Youssef

Herald endorses Bosmans, Furtney, Youssef

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue

Everything in the pandemic has been hard. We’ve all experienced tough times and navigated our own challenges. Voting yes on Ballot Issue 1-A gives us some low-hanging fruit to pu...

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor