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Letters: Let McLachlan continue on our behalf

Excepting only those among us who are committed anarchists, I think that we can all agree that some form of government is necessary. We need people of good will who will listen to and respec...

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: We need Porter-Nortonâ€™s experience

I endorse Marsha Porter-Norton for La Plata County commissioner. She is well known in the community as a small business owner facilitating solutions on public issues for decades. For example...

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: I won’t be getting my yogurt at Top That

It’s a shame Top That Frozen Yogurt in Durango has decided not to care about my health by not wearing masks or requiring them. Since they evidentially have no regard for me, I will not suppo...

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton is thoughtful and reliable

We could not ask for a better county commissioner candidate than Marsha Porter-Norton. She is smart, thoughtful and a tireless worker. I saw this firsthand when we worked on the road and bri...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Prop 113 will damage rural Coloradans

Rarely do ballot measures threaten to disproportionately punish geographic constituencies. Until now. In 2019, the Colorado Legislature and governor approved legislation implementing a “nati...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Documentary makes case for Joe Biden

I had the pleasure of watching the MSNBC documentary “The Way I See It,” about Pete Souza, the photojournalist who documented President Barack Obama’s eight years in the White House (as well...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton understands rural life

La Plata Countyâ€™s diversity of landscapes, cultures and economies makes for a wonderful place to live but also brings challenges. Commission candidate Marsha Porter-Norton is well aware of...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Have you considered Porter-Norton?

Please consider a vote for Marsha Porter-Norton for county commissioner. Recovery in our local economy from unique and serious challenges faced in 2020 will take someone with a strategic min...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: I wish I could vote for Porter-Norton

Voters in La Plata County are fortunate to have Marsha Porter-Norton as a candidate for commissioner. She is smart, capable and definitely committed to the best interests of your community. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Let the professionals handle abortion

As a family doctor who has cared for mothers, fathers and babies in Southwest Colorado for over 30 years, I urge you to vote No on Proposition 115, a ban on late-term abortions. Medical ethi...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Yes on 4A to keep local schools healthy

We face a challenge in our schools because of a lack of adequate state and local funding for items like replacing outdated HVAC systems and leaky roofs. Voting Yes on ballot measure 4A will ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Iâ€™m a Republican supporting Matt Salka

As I am a registered Republican, this may seem a little outside the lines. However, I am confident that Matt Salka, a county commission candidate, has all of La Plata County in mind when mak...

DATE: Oct 25, 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.