DNF has had an important vision since its founding in 1976: It is locally owned, locally operated and is a low-cost, quality-food store for Durangoans. Members have collectively participated through their volunteer labor, gifts and loans for 40 years, creating and supporting their quality cooperative food source; the legacy must be defended.

The current DNF board has no right to enter into a letter of intent to merge with the six stores of La Montanita in Albuquerque without feedback and involvement from the DNF membership.

Unversed in the 40-year history of DNF’s collective efforts to create and sustain operations, the current board – without members knowledge – entered into a three-month negotiation designed to give away our community asset.

The membership has been blindsided and given a few weeks before a final vote whether to give away our DNF store.

Members unite!

Spread the word. Come to an informal meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Rocky Mountain Retreat, 848 East Third Ave.

Let your voice be heard!

Don and Sharon Gordon

Durango