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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

Letter: Let’s talk about things instead of demonizing each other

Eileen Wright‘s letter to the editor (March 3, “Government instills fear to control, manipulate”) has motivated me to respond in a way that might actually accomplish something and lead to so...

DATE: Mar 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Frank Lockwood is capable and committed

On April 6, Durango voters will elect three of the five seats on the City Council for the next four years. We are writing to let you know why we are supporting Frank Lockwood to fill one of ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Durango bike racks need beefing up

Durango is a vibrant small town, perfect for residents, including children, to navigate by bike. Parents can say, “Need a book for your project? You can ride your bike to the library.” Duran...

DATE: Mar 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Seth Furtney has the right stuff for council

During the nearly 20 years Seth Furtney has called Durango home, I have witnessed countless times his passion for preserving and enhancing the health and well-being of our community. ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor