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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

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DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letters: The hard-working Marsha Porter-Norton

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to sit on the local committee of the statewide Colorado Children’s Campaign with Marsha Porter-Norton and was amazed month after month, year after year,...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton, for housing

We younger workers in La Plata County find ourselves out of sync with the price of local housing. We need homes where we can feel securely settled. Whether buying or renting a home, we find ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Southwest Colorado is Boebert country

A friend and I took a road trip to Colorado Springs, CaÃ±on City, Pueblo, Walsenburg, Alamosa, Pagosa Springs, Durango, Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss and Rifle. If the yard signs are any barome...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Trump and GOP will take away Medicare

President Trump and many GOP senators are determined to kill Medicare and Social Security. The latest attack is through FICA payroll taxes. The president has said if he is re-elected, he wou...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Why people celebrate President Trump

We were sitting outside at Nature’s Oasis the other day enjoying a sandwich when a young chap circled the parking lot in his car waving a large Trump flag outside the driver’s window. ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Matt Salka was a success in Bayfield

Matt Salka cares about businesses and their success as well as our community. We need those qualities in a county commissioner. As mayor in Bayfield, Matt worked closely with businesses and ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton has experience

I am pleased to endorse Marsha Porter-Norton for La Plata County commissioner. With deep roots in rural southwest Colorado and a range of meaningful leadership experiences in La Plata County...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Vote Yes on Prop 113 to be heard

I admire Sidny Zink as an intelligent business person, but her Oct. 25 letter is stunningly wrong (“ Vote Yes on 113 to make your vote count. Trish Pegram Durango The au...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Diane Mitsch Bush is a pragmatic leader

We hear it every two years: this will be the most important election ever. This time, I actually think that’s true – especially in CD 3. Diane Mitsch Bush is the clear choice. As an unaffili...

DATE: Oct 27, 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.