Letters to the Editor

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa
Letters to the Editor

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

March 17, 2021

And similar transportation to formerly Ewing Mesa, later renamed Durango Mesa Park (Feb. 11, “Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod from City Council”) where an innovative campus of electric mountain…

Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach
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Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach

March 16, 2021

She can build a website or start a business. She is hardworking and knowledgeable. She knows Durango and what makes it tick. She is bright and cheerful and has a…

Letter: Support permanent Daylight Savings Time
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Letter: Support permanent Daylight Savings Time

March 16, 2021

The main influencer was former Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush supporting the ski industry. Seems they didn’t want ski personnel working in the dark. Two of the representatives voting “No” who…

Letter: Wendt is the underdog we need
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Letter: Wendt is the underdog we need

March 16, 2021

Harrison is not phased by the negativity that is tossed his way. I do not think any other candidate has received love, hate and the in-between like Harrison does, and…

Letter: Vote ‘Yes” on lodgers tax ballot issue
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes” on lodgers tax ballot issue

March 16, 2021

With this funding, our local cultural nonprofit organizations, facilities and events can do even more to increase our residents’ quality of life. Every community has roads and sidewalks, but the…

Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem
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Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem

March 16, 2021

With sound management practices for our resources, our grasses flourish. When our grass is optimal, the products we derive from our livestock are top quality. With high quality, our customers…

Letter: Purgatory’s Lift 4 must be upgraded
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Letter: Purgatory’s Lift 4 must be upgraded

March 16, 2021

Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service link contains a most confusing map. Although I am intimately familiar with this area, it took me a long time to figure out that the…

Letter: Who is responsible for mask enforcement?
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Letter: Who is responsible for mask enforcement?

March 16, 2021

Taking a Durango visitor into the gallery, I noticed patrons and the new owner’s brother helping them with information on the latest artwork. Both were not wearing a mask. Before…

Letter: Don’t send kids to school in the dark
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Letter: Don’t send kids to school in the dark

March 16, 2021

Senators are considering a horribly titled bill, “The Sunshine Protection Act,” that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent. This would mean more dark hours in the morning. It’s a no-brainer…

Letter: Youssef, Bosmans, Furtney for City Council
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Letter: Youssef, Bosmans, Furtney for City Council

March 15, 2021

Melissa is bright, motivated, accessible, well-informed about city issues and an unusually good listener. She has demonstrated special interest in addressing Durango’s homeless problems. We hope the voters of Durango…

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax issue

March 12, 2021

Voting yes on Ballot Issue 1-A gives us some low-hanging fruit to put us on a quicker path to restoration. The path to economic and community recovery from the pandemic…

Letter: Celebrate Rosie the Riveter March 21
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Letter: Celebrate Rosie the Riveter March 21

March 12, 2021

Since then, there have been annual celebrations hosted by the Girl Scouts (our next generation “Rosies”). However, as with many events, this year is different. We can still honor the…

Letter: Youssef’s superpower is listening
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Letter: Youssef’s superpower is listening

March 12, 2021

In her early years, Melissa served on the Community Foundation board, sat on the 9-R board and was a founding board member of Animas High School. There are many other…

Letter: Will Boebert voters refuse the stimulus?
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Letter: Will Boebert voters refuse the stimulus?

March 12, 2021

Also, what part of her most recent video have anything to do with equally, responsibly and intelligently representing the people of the 3rd Congressional District? The video shows her walking…

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on April 6 lodgers tax
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Letter: Vote ‘No’ on April 6 lodgers tax

March 12, 2021

Yup, it’s on the ballot to more than double the lodgers tax, from 2% to 5.25%. Thanks to the pandemic, we seen hoards of visitors arriving and many staying here.…

Letter: Faulty logic driving Bayfield school cuts
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Letter: Faulty logic driving Bayfield school cuts

March 12, 2021

The justification was repeatedly stated that Bayfield schools have seen a 6% decrease in student population, thus an equivalent decrease in faculty is justified. Thank goodness this logic is not…

Letter: ‘Racism dilemma’ is out of proportion
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Letter: ‘Racism dilemma’ is out of proportion

March 11, 2021

I would like to give you a different view of that decision: I lived and worked with Native Americans for years. When something was named using their tribe, heritage or…

Letter: Jessika Buell is energetic innovator
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Letter: Jessika Buell is energetic innovator

March 11, 2021

Not only is she smart, dedicated, ambitious, loyal and a hard worker, she is also just an amazing human. We, as residents of Durango, would be lucky to have someone…

Letter: Lockwood exhibits commitment to service
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Letter: Lockwood exhibits commitment to service

March 11, 2021

communications skills from a 30-year legal career. A graduate of Leadership La Plata, he is committed to serving our community. And he is a man of strong ethical character. Capability,…

Letter: Youseff, Furtney best picks for council
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Letter: Youseff, Furtney best picks for council

March 11, 2021

However, two of my choices will be to re-elect Melissa Youseff and to elect Seth Furtney. I have seen both in action and am confident they will bring intelligence and…