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Letter: ‘Racism dilemma’ is out of proportion

I recently read the article about the City Council of Durango being concerned about some of the names of the streets and trails in and around Durango. I would like to give you a d...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Jessika Buell is energetic innovator

I am honored to write this letter on behalf of Jesskia Buell. She checks off every box needed to become one of our newest members of Durango City Council. Not only is she smart, ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lockwood exhibits commitment to service

Frank Lockwoodâ€™s capability to excel as a City Councilor lies in analysis, mediation, and communications skills from a 30-year legal career. A graduate of Leadership La Plata, h...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell offers support for small business

I am happy to support Jessika Buell for Durango City Council. I have known Jessika for six years and my perspective is unique, as I do not only know and see her as a business wom...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youseff, Furtney best picks for council

Thanks to all the folks who stepped forward to run for City Council. Iâ€™m sure any of these candidates would be good for the community in their own way. However, two of my choic...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: How will Capitol rioters spent their stimulus checks?

As over 300 people have been charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and they are all waiting for their $1,400 dollars, I guess they will need it for their defense – or will ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef helped keep the city going in pandemic

Warren Buffett is quoted saying, “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” Looking back, our community managed better than most through this h...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef has proved herself on council

Melissa Youssef is effective, accountable, and committed. It is said that the best predictor of future performance is past performance, making the decision to re-elect Melissa Youssef to Cit...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Science teachers are key to future challenges

We need our kids to be looking for the next virus, bacteria or fragment of a protein that will cause another pandemic. This makes the high school science teacher now the most imp...

DATE: Mar 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Frank Lockwood is an enthusiastic problem-solver

Frank Lockwood is a great candidate for Durango City Council. Over the last few years I have had the privilege of working with him in the context of various nonprofit organizatio...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Consider mental health needs of Bayfield students

Recently, the Herald covered the retirement of longtime Bayfield School District resource officer Dan Cyr, a law enforcement officer assigned to the schools (Jan. 31, “Bayfield school resour...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Jessika Buell represents the real Durango

Being a business owner in Durango, I have experienced firsthand the difference between quality City Council representation and those who only make residentsâ€™ lives more difficult. ...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor