Letters to the Editor

A hundred lives for one life

This is par for the course for Israel’s Netanyahu. Palestinians unaffiliated with Hamas kill an Israeli soldier during the ceasefire.…

November 9, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bayfield High brings ‘Radium Girls’ to life

Opening night was amazing! Do not miss the opportunity to see Radium Girls at Bayfield High School. Come support your…

November 9, 2025

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Trail safety is everyone’s responsibility

Oops. I was on my bicycle and realized I was exceeding the proposed 10 mph speed limit. Lesson learned –…

November 9, 2025

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Let the Animas sing its own song

I have been wondering what Edward Abbey would think about the re-engineering of Smelter Rapids, and now, the proposed construction…

November 9, 2025

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Still waiting for Trump’s promised deals

I’m hoping someone out there can help me find some things. I went to a few of our local grocery…

November 9, 2025

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The abusive core of American power

In the USA, we live in a culture of abuse. From the beginning, our culture abused the native peoples of…

November 9, 2025

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Four decades of failure on immigration

America’s struggle with immigration is a function of both D.C. cynicism and lack of leadership. The last meaningful immigration legislation…

November 9, 2025

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On the right side of history

Several letters to the editor this week took issue with tactics used by peaceful protesters when they crossed the line…

November 9, 2025

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Potential closure of Southwest Memorial Hospital

I am writing to express deep concern about the potential closure of Southwest Memorial Hospital, a critical access facility essential…

November 9, 2025

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Bayfield deserves better from its leadership

In April 2024, I was appointed as Bayfield’s deputy town clerk by resolution (Resolution 613) for a one-year term, pursuant…

November 9, 2025

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Hurd’s silence is complicity, not leadership

It is no secret the Trump administration is working hard to see that a requiem will be dirged for our…

November 9, 2025

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Community PowerX was promotion, not education

LPEA, which ballyhooed its Community PowerX event as “increased community engagement” and an opportunity to address “misinformation,” was carried away…

November 9, 2025

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Both sides wrong in ICE protest

It sounds like many protesters don’t realize they broke the law during the ICE protests. Once they blocked the fence…

November 9, 2025

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Turning pepper-sprayed eyes to justice

While I agree that the protesters violated federal law by forming a human chain and putting locks on the ICE…

November 9, 2025

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Fluoride cost-benefit calculus is way off

Congratulations, Santa Fe, for officially stopping water fluoridation. The city cited rising costs and ongoing research showing negative health effects.…

November 9, 2025

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32nd Street walkway raised flood risk

Just as forewarned before the construction of the new walkway under the 32nd Street bridge, the city of Durango was…

November 9, 2025

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When police fail to protect the public

As a financial supporter of the 100 Club, I tried as best I could to read with an open mind…

November 7, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A student’s plea for justice, ethical resistance

Hello, my name is Gemma Cooke, and I am an eighth grader at The Liberty School, a school for gifted…

November 7, 2025

Letters to the Editor

When fealty replaces moral duty

Instead of protecting our fellow community members from extrajudicial detainment and abuse, Police Chief Current and the Durango Police Department…

November 7, 2025

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Student government should encourage free expression for all

As a proud alumnus of Fort Lewis College and former team member of the championship 1984 football program, I have…

November 5, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Information is the lifeblood of democracy

I believe that “Information” is critical to our democracy. What I mean is that if we do not have open,…

November 5, 2025

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Board defends safety, dignity of all students

The Durango School District Board of Education is profoundly saddened and distressed that two innocent children in our community were…

November 4, 2025

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Let’s support our county employees

There has been much debate regarding the pros and cons of the proposed La Plata County sales tax increase, 1A.…

November 2, 2025

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Outrage over ICE’s actions in Durango

Outrageous criminal assaults by ICE against community members protesting ICE’s most recent illegal abductions of people in Durango are appalling…

November 2, 2025

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Gratitude and a reminder: Protest peacefully and vote

Thank you to our Durango City Council for the open meeting on Thursday in the aftermath of the ICE incident…

November 2, 2025

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We must work together for justice

As one who tried (in vain) to prevent ICE from illegally separating and moving the Jaramillo family to the black…

November 2, 2025

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Rep. Hurd, it’s time to lead

Our district voted in a purported centrist last November but, sadly, we got a representative who is in lockstep with…

November 2, 2025

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This is not what our country was founded for

I concur with the young student and the gentleman who wrote in protest of ICE activity across the U.S. these…

November 2, 2025

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Do the right thing: Vote ‘yes’ on 1A

I am fortunate to have grown up in Durango and to have returned in 1976 for my 10th class reunion…

November 2, 2025

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Protect families, demand accountability from ICE

Politics has nothing to do with ICE’s recent behavior in Durango. Despite our differences, we have traditionally treated each other…

November 2, 2025