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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We face a challenge in our schools because of a lack of adequate state and local funding for items like replacing outdated HVAC systems and leaky roofs.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

Letters: Salka has experience the county needs

Matt Salka has my vote for county commissioner. As the mayor in Bayfield and a small-business owner, he accomplished so much. He completed a new water plant and a water line replacement proj...

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

Letters: Join me in supporting Porter-Norton

I support Marsha Porter-Norton for La Plata County commissioner. Iâ€™ve known Marsha for years, and have always respected and admired her zeal. We need a strong leader to work with those aff...

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

Letters: Get back to the future with Jack Turner

As someone who has lived in Durango twice, I see a significant change in the leadership of our county government. When I first came to Durango, to head sales and marketing for Purgatory Ski ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Do we want an entertainer or a leader?

We in Western Colorado are facing a very important election in the 3rd Congressional District. Feisty Lauren Boebert sure knows how to throw some attitude! I’ve been trying to imagine how he...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Repeal Gallagher, fund communities

For 100 years, the League of Women Voters has been promoting the informed participation in government. While it does not support candidates or parties, we do take positions on issues. We urg...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Salka, Porter-Norton are ready to serve

It was my honor to serve eight years as county commissioner. It’s a challenging position. But for Marsha Porter-Norton and Matt Salka, the curve won’t be nearly as steep. Marsha worked with ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Minkler will represent working people

I have witnessed Charly Minkler as a planning commissioner. He listens and comes to a decision backed by substance. It is important to me that our commissioners represent all the residents o...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton is anything but divisive

I am writing in support of Marsha Porter-Norton, who is running for La Plata County commissioner. I was saddened to read recently that some folks consider her to be divisive. She is anything...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Why I’m voting for Marsha Porter-Norton

I am proud to vote for Marsha Porter-Norton for La Plata County commissioner. As a fourth-generation Southwest Coloradan who grew up on a ranch near Cortez, Marsha knows our community. She’s...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Please vote for the environment in CD3

I am a student, a naturalist and public land worshipper. As a young voter concerned about the climate crisis and our imperiled biosphere’s future, I am deeply disturbed by the policies (or l...

DATE: Oct 24, 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.