Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax should fund locals’ needs
Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax should fund locals’ needs

April 2, 2021

These potential newcomers produce a housing demand that can only make Durango’s skyrocketing prices worse. Why would Durango voters approve more money to advertise our town, given the already diminishing…

Letter: Lodgers tax increase is long overdue
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Letter: Lodgers tax increase is long overdue

April 2, 2021

The increase will help support a year-round tourism economy, which in turn supports and sustains local businesses. The tax is not paid by residents, but by visitors who come to…

Letter: Lodgers tax will help keep workers employed
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Letter: Lodgers tax will help keep workers employed

April 2, 2021

We have worked closely with community members from the arts and culture sector, the restaurant sector, retail and outdoor adventure, and special events. After many months of collaboration by these…

Letter: Lodgers tax has improved Durango
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Letter: Lodgers tax has improved Durango

April 2, 2021

At that time, it was exceedingly difficult as a young family to make a living. Then, the city passed a lodgers tax in 1980 and we began to see a…

Letter: Biden immigration policy created border crisis
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Letter: Biden immigration policy created border crisis

April 2, 2021

We are a nation of proud immigrants but what is happening in the southern Rio Grande Valley is an unprecedented economic and humanitarian crisis. The Biden administration’s open-door policy has…

Letter: Furtney thinks outside the box
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Letter: Furtney thinks outside the box

April 1, 2021

The Herald notes that his excellent work and life experience and many years of volunteering in government have well prepared him for governance and City Council. The reason I think…

Letter: Massage chairs for deputies’ health?
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Letter: Massage chairs for deputies’ health?

April 1, 2021

I’m sure after 20 minutes in a massage chair, his deputies are ready to hit the street. Hasn’t he heard that exercise is an excellent way to unwind and relieve…

Letter: Wendt, Buell, Youssef are the right trio
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Letter: Wendt, Buell, Youssef are the right trio

March 31, 2021

• Wendt (Young, struggling to stay Here Now, open-minded but with a guarded edge toward the Californification of Durango that is rapidly in process.) • Buell (Young, conscious parent. Brings…

Letter: Democrats want to remove voter fraud safeguards
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Letter: Democrats want to remove voter fraud safeguards

March 31, 2021

Actually what Democrats want is to remove virtually all of the safeguards preventing voter fraud and preserving faith in our democratic system. Actually taking a realistic look at what Democrats…

Letter: Purgatory is offering less for more money
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Letter: Purgatory is offering less for more money

March 31, 2021

The season pass “partner” locations have been cut to areas currently owned by the owner(s) and Monarch. After skiing at Monarch, I would encourage the owners of Purgatory to visit…

Letter: Southwest Wildfire Impact Fund has the right idea
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Letter: Southwest Wildfire Impact Fund has the right idea

March 30, 2021

The projects proposed by SWIF will do much to prepare La Plata County and our communities for the inevitability of future high-intensity wildfires. Actively engaging in large-scale, well-coordinated forest projects…

Letter: Lodgers tax proposal is a win-win for Durango
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Letter: Lodgers tax proposal is a win-win for Durango

March 30, 2021

1-A will market Durango, have money for transportation, arts and events that will support the Mom-and-Pop businesses we love. Durango has been hurt by the Gold King Spill, the 416…

Letter: Rockwood has been railroaded by D&SNGR
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Letter: Rockwood has been railroaded by D&SNGR

March 30, 2021

We come here to enjoy all of what Durango has to offer, most of all, the peace and quiet of mountain living. We have enjoyed cycling and walking with families,…

Letter: Sen. Don Coram confuses on Colorado Water Plan
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Letter: Sen. Don Coram confuses on Colorado Water Plan

March 30, 2021

He infers there are divisive party politics thwarting his bill. When I investigated, however, I found web pages for the last several years titled, “Colorado Water Plan Grants” with five…

Letter: Boebert is embarrassing, juvenile
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Letter: Boebert is embarrassing, juvenile

March 30, 2021

Actually, no, the left and every sensible constituent of Boebert’s is not terrified of her – we are embarrassed by her ridiculous antics. In another gem, Boebert claims, “The Left…

Letter: Furtney’s experiences outweighs past crimes
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Letter: Furtney’s experiences outweighs past crimes

March 30, 2021

I have been impressed with his: spirit of public service; intelligence; relevant business experience in finance/budgeting; deep research on issues, which yields nuanced, creative options and solutions; soliciting opinions from…

Letter: Use lodgers tax to improve Durango
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Letter: Use lodgers tax to improve Durango

March 27, 2021

But it’s time we ask ourselves if we really want to attract more visitors to the Durango area with those tax dollars or if we want to invest those same…

Letter: Furtney does what needs to be done
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Letter: Furtney does what needs to be done

March 26, 2021

Three of us were kayaking on a remote river. Through my own fault, I found myself in a precarious position. I was circulating in a high-walled chamber at the bottom…