Letters to the Editor

Letters: Unlike Minkler, Salka knows many things
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Unlike Minkler, Salka knows many things

October 24, 2020

As a Bayfield Town Board member and then mayor, Matt was a leader in expanding business opportunities through the Mill Street Revitalization Project. Unlike his opponent, who only knows ranching,…

Letters: Make history by voting for Jack Turner
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Letters: Make history by voting for Jack Turner

October 23, 2020

Jack’s running as an independent for La Plata County commissioner, with no party backing or the political baggage that comes with it. Even the county’s top election official, the county…

Letters: Liability waivers for homeless camps
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Letters: Liability waivers for homeless camps

October 23, 2020

A sign-in ledger could contain appropriate language. Additionally, “Use At Own Risk” signage should be prominently posted. It occurs to me that potential liabilities arising could prove to be significant.…

Letters: You want Jack Turner looking out for you
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Letters: You want Jack Turner looking out for you

October 23, 2020

We want someone who looks out for our community, not because it is their job but because they actually care for the people in it. Jack is that person. Dakota…

Letters: Demand more money for Postal Service
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Letters: Demand more money for Postal Service

October 23, 2020

The Postal Service was not designed to be profitable. It was designed for all Americans. I share an appreciation for building more efficiency into mail delivery, but that’s not what’s…

Letters: Trump doesn’t have patience for Korea
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Letters: Trump doesn’t have patience for Korea

October 22, 2020

This is simply not President Trump’s thing. Trump’s thing is blather, bluster, magical thinking, lies and photo ops. It may not be just American democracy that’s at stake in this…

Letters: The president insults Indigenous women
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Letters: The president insults Indigenous women

October 22, 2020

I’m a Native American woman from the Navajo Nation, which survived genocide and cultural assimilation. We are a matriarchal society and I was raised by strong women. His attack was…

Letters: I’m voting for National Popular Vote
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Letters: I’m voting for National Popular Vote

October 22, 2020

We can truly make every vote matter by changing the way we elect our president. Proposition 113, the National Popular Vote, is on the ballot this fall. It asks voters…

Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton for commissioner
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Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton for commissioner

October 22, 2020

Marsha is already visioning for La Plata County. We don’t need more unpredictability in leadership in the midst of the turmoil of our lives. Marsha has a positive, compassionate temperament…

Letters: We need Durango consumer protection
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Letters: We need Durango consumer protection

October 21, 2020

In my case, as a retired senior litigation attorney, I can just say “Here is what I should owe you, and sue me if you dare.” But not all here…

Letters: Trump will end Social Security, Medicare
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Letters: Trump will end Social Security, Medicare

October 21, 2020

Trump proposes to fund the programs with general tax revenue. Really? The Social Security program alone currently pays benefits totaling over $1.1 trillion a year. Who seriously believes general revenue…

Fascinated that Boebert is a candidate
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Fascinated that Boebert is a candidate

October 20, 2020

I would love to see her in debate with (Democratic candidate) Diane Mitsch Bush. As responsible voters, we should be able to have the opportunity to hear from the candidates…

Letters: Salka, Porter-Norton are bridge builders
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Letters: Salka, Porter-Norton are bridge builders

October 20, 2020

Both have demonstrated leadership here at home and they know how to bring the right people, the right resources, and the right research together to solve tough problems facing our…