Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef helped keep the city going in pandemic
Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef helped keep the city going in pandemic

March 11, 2021

Looking back, our community managed better than most through this horrible time in no small part because of the effective and tireless leadership of Melissa Youssef. You don’t make the…

Letter: Youssef has proved herself on council
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Letter: Youssef has proved herself on council

March 11, 2021

Over the past 15 years, I have worked with Melissa Youssef on several volunteer projects, the most notable of which have been the formation, early development and sustainable operation of…

Letter: Seth Furtney does his research
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Letter: Seth Furtney does his research

March 11, 2021

Councilor. There are diverse views on most issues, and Seth will review both sides and look for a sustainable solution. Seth has volunteered for Durango Parks and Rec Advisory Board…

Letter: Consider mental health needs of Bayfield students
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Letter: Consider mental health needs of Bayfield students

March 10, 2021

I’m asking the Bayfield School Board to consider student and staffing needs and determine whether a school resource officer is the most appropriate choice. I recall hearing at Bayfield Middle…

Letter: Jessika Buell represents the real Durango
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Letter: Jessika Buell represents the real Durango

March 10, 2021

It takes a high level of professionalism, experience and overall business knowledge to be an effective City Council member. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Jessika Buell for City Council.…

Letter: Advocate for change without terrorizing people
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Letter: Advocate for change without terrorizing people

March 10, 2021

Neither public officials nor private industry representatives should be personally harassed by their fellow citizens. We are all able to advocate for changes in policy through the political process. There…

Letter: Lodgers tax proposal will exacerbate problems
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Letter: Lodgers tax proposal will exacerbate problems

March 10, 2021

Tourism is important to our economy, but by approving the lodgers tax ballot measure, the City Council has ignored some of the most critical issues facing Durango’s quality of life.…

Letter: Hotelier supports lodgers tax increase
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Letter: Hotelier supports lodgers tax increase

March 10, 2021

Tourism has been a great entry-level position for many of us and can blossom into an amazing career path, which is what I’ve experienced. How many of you had a…

Letter: As Broadway play, COVID-19 flops
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Letter: As Broadway play, COVID-19 flops

March 10, 2021

Researchers in Southern California have found that the number of infections was many times higher than the number of confirmed cases, such that the actual death rate per infection was…

Letter: Frank Lockwood is capable and committed
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Letter: Frank Lockwood is capable and committed

March 9, 2021

We have known Frank since 2007, and we are pleased to count him as a friend. He has the capability, the commitment, and the character to be an excellent city…

Letter: Durango bike racks need beefing up
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Letter: Durango bike racks need beefing up

March 9, 2021

People are looking for a place where parents can tell their children, “Go with your bike.” I wonder now if Durango will continue to be the place residents and vacationers…

Letter: Seth Furtney has the right stuff for council
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Letter: Seth Furtney has the right stuff for council

March 9, 2021

Having served on the faculty at Fort Lewis College (professor of chemistry) for nearly 30 years and more recently as the president of the board of directors of the Mountain…

Letter: No one is instilling fear, depriving rights
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Letter: No one is instilling fear, depriving rights

March 9, 2021

No one is instilling fear, depriving Constitutional rights, or manipulating the public. This is all lies, proven by the fact that the present, legally constituted government has done everything possible…

Letter: Youssef, Buell and Bosmans for City Council
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Letter: Youssef, Buell and Bosmans for City Council

March 9, 2021

We have seen her bring good judgment, civility, honesty, fair-mindedness and great experience to her role on council. Most of all, I am grateful she dedided to run for another…

Letter: Moving golf course is a bad idea
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Letter: Moving golf course is a bad idea

March 9, 2021

Relocating Hillcrest Golf Course? Where and at what cost? The current location of the golf course is perfect. It’s centrally located in the city and close to Fort Lewis College,…

Letter: Getting vaccine prompts joy, hope
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Letter: Getting vaccine prompts joy, hope

March 9, 2021

For every public health course I’ve taught, there is a point where I see students sit visibly lower in their chairs. They start to fully understand what I study and…

Letter: Jessika Buell is a voice for small business
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Letter: Jessika Buell is a voice for small business

March 9, 2021

honesty and no-nonsense approach to her businesses and everything she manages will bring transparency and accountability to City Council; and her hustle and work ethic will ensure that City Council…

Letter: Youssef’s experience is vital to council
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Letter: Youssef’s experience is vital to council

March 9, 2021

Thankfully, though, we do have a local leader who has embraced the problem and is working strenuously to address it. That leader is Durango City Councilor Melissa Youssef. Over the…