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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, support parking garage

The need to spend more money on attracting tourists is not known at this time. Durango is no longer a…

March 17, 2021

Lifestyle

Letter: Youssef is poised under pressure, offers solutions

With passion, Melissa has taken on many challenges and has led our community to a promising future. She is resilient…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney is dedicated to trails work

Connie WianDurango

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council

Rather than look at each individual candidate, I have evaluated the candidates based on their skills, knowledge and how well…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve

This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Durango City Council: I observed Ms. McCorry for twelve…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

And similar transportation to formerly Ewing Mesa, later renamed Durango Mesa Park (Feb. 11, “Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod…

March 17, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Bill to phase out single-use plastic is timely, wise

In a nutshell, House Bill 21-1162 will ban the use of single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam by retail stores and…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach

She can build a website or start a business. She is hardworking and knowledgeable. She knows Durango and what makes…

March 16, 2021

Letter from Korla

Letter: Support permanent Daylight Savings Time

The main influencer was former Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush supporting the ski industry. Seems they didn’t want ski personnel working…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef’s work with youth inclusive, supportive

I joined MYAC because I wanted to represent the students’ voice to local government, as well as provide meaningful services…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef is strong, steady, inspiring

Denny EhlersDurango

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef and Bosmans top the list of council candidates

Melissa Youseff has proven herself, leading and serving this community through very difficult times. She is hard-working, thoughtful, reasonable, and…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem

With sound management practices for our resources, our grasses flourish. When our grass is optimal, the products we derive from…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Leonard Peltier deserves compassionate transfer

That is a quote from Leonard Peltier. Time is running out for Leonard and now his supporters humbly ask that…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lockwood is a tireless worker, extremely creative

Frank and I have been friends for close to 20 years and I have always found him to be a…

March 16, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef, Bosmans, Furtney for City Council

Melissa is bright, motivated, accessible, well-informed about city issues and an unusually good listener. She has demonstrated special interest in…

March 15, 2021

Guest Columns

Don Coram: You can’t pick and choose from the law

I marvel that people often talk about the Constitution without the understanding that it is a complete document. You do…

March 13, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Herald endorses Bosmans, Furtney and Youssef

endorses Bosmans, Furtney, Youssef

March 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue

Voting yes on Ballot Issue 1-A gives us some low-hanging fruit to put us on a quicker path to restoration.…

March 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Celebrate Rosie the Riveter March 21

Since then, there have been annual celebrations hosted by the Girl Scouts (our next generation “Rosies”). However, as with many…

March 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef’s superpower is listening

In her early years, Melissa served on the Community Foundation board, sat on the 9-R board and was a founding…

March 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Will Boebert voters refuse the stimulus?

Also, what part of her most recent video have anything to do with equally, responsibly and intelligently representing the people…

March 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on April 6 lodgers tax

Yup, it’s on the ballot to more than double the lodgers tax, from 2% to 5.25%. Thanks to the pandemic,…

March 12, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Thanks to Bennet, American children win

The new and improved Child Tax Credit included in the stimulus package will increase tax credits already offered to American…

March 12, 2021