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Letters: Porter-Norton more than self-promotion

Jack Turner and Marsha Porter-Norton are running for La Plata County commissioner. After reading their websites, I could not help noticing that in Jackâ€™s 20 pages of promoting himself ther...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Diane Mitsch Bush will build bridges

I am an eighth-generation Coloradan excited to endorse Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress. She is one of the most approachable, passionate and intelligent representatives I know. She took many o...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Electing Democrats responsible thing

Nov. 3 is your chance to take decisive climate action by electing leaders who understand the urgency of acting to forestall even worse climate impacts. Under Democratic leadership, Colorado ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Vote Democrats to fight climate change

We have a choice in this election to vote for representatives who will address climate change or ignore it. Democratic candidates Diane Mitsch Bush and John Hickenlooper are committed to tac...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Mitsch Bush will protect health care

At 75 years old, I have been on Medicare for 10 years and have experienced firsthand the importance of accessible and affordable quality health care. On the Western Slope, health care is oft...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton has proven leadership

When I moved to Durango 20 years ago, one of the first people I met was Marsha Porter-Norton. Since that time, I have worked with Marsha on local, regional and statewide issues and have foun...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Barbara McLachlan will get my vote

I am writing to support Barbara McLachlanâ€™s re-election to the Colorado State House of Representatives. I have known her since she was a Durango High School teacher. She has sin...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Pandemic leadership an abject failure

President Trump claims his pandemic response was good and most of the carnage was caused by China’s opacity. A simple comparison with Germany tests that claim. It has one fourth our populati...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Cory Gardner is not a conservationist

Sen. Cory Gardner is trying to sell himself as a conservationist, but his record tells a different story. He advanced the exploitation of ANWR. He voted to confirm a former coal industry lob...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Endorsements 2020: The issues recapped

A recap of our stands on the issues

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Trump does not deserve a second term

I find it impossible to imagine any president in our nation’s history less deserving of a second term than Donald J. Trump. This man has significantly damaged relationships with our longtime...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Marsha’s the best for county commission

I’m voting for Marsha Porter-Norton for county commissioner because she’s the most qualified candidate. Her background as a facilitator in regional forums has benefited all of us. She knows ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | 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.