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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

Letter: Advocate for change without terrorizing people

Regarding the Herald’s recent observations about civil discourse (March 6, Neither public officials nor private industry representatives should be personally harassed by their fellow citiz...

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

Letter: Lodgers tax proposal will exacerbate problems

I support an increase in the lodgers tax, but I will not support how revenues are being shared, according to the current ballot initiative. Tourism is important to our economy, ...

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

Our View: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax ballot question

An increase in Durango’s lodgers tax, which ought to occur, has a long list of supporters and few if any naysayers. A major supporter is the Durango Area Hospitality and Lodgers Association;...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letter: Hotelier supports lodgers tax increase

As a current hotel owner who began his career as a bus driver in Durango 40 years ago, I’m writing to express my support to increase Durango lodgers tax, which will help broaden and sustain ...

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

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Jessika Buell is a hard-working, positive force for City Council

Jessika Buell is someone who I associate with hard-work, perseverance, mentoring, and friendship. In the nine years that I have known her, I have found her to be a savvy businesswoman who us...

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

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.