Many of you no longer think for yourselves and believe what others lie about to make you believe them. Just follow along like the sheep that need to be sheared.…
Schools want us to fit in. Society wants us to behave. Human practices have become barbaric. Animals are caged, tortured and slaughtered for our enjoyment. Little girls are given away…
Of the public input on the state plan so far, nearly half has been from the Eastern Slope and only 8 percent from Southwest Colorado. As the public education, participation…
For example, residents of the Riverview Elementary School area were concerned about the safety of the children in their area because cars were not slowing down in the school zones.…
Don’t push the responsibility to hold down costs onto homeowners and limit their ability to be repaid for shoddy construction. Build it right the first time, and this issue will…
DRBA would like to see Southwest Colorado communities flourish with the robust recreation economy that comes with protected public lands. Yet, as we celebrated the Browns Canyon protections, we watched…
Water is an increasingly critical issue for the Western Slope of Colorado, and we, as individuals, as a municipality and as a region, need to continue to move toward greater…
I was probably one of the very first persons in the Durango community to meet Dick when he arrived here some years ago from New England. I have called him…
There is an attitude that this isn’t a new tax. But in 1999 it was a new tax, and it had a sunset date for a reason: So it would…
In 2005, voters approved the ¼-cent Open Space, Parks and Trails Fund, which expires in 2026. According to the city of Durango, this tax is used “for the acquisition, construction…
In the years I have known Mr. White, he is a fair and thoughtful decision-maker, and he is a forward-thinking councilor. Dick has a good sense of what will make…
It is, however, a new tax for the years of 2020-2039. In the past few months, there are constant articles in the Herald about current and potential increased expenses. All…
There are several ways to cast your vote: You can mail your ballot – allowing enough time for it to be received at the county clerk’s office by April 7…
This current council is spending our money like there’s no tomorrow! There is a tomorrow, even though it may be shorter for some of us older folks. I can’t believe…
David was instrumental in helping to convince several of the City Council members to vote for the rule that one of the units must be owner-occupied. This will limit ownership…
We first met Sweetie when Suzanne was the chairperson of the Durango Heritage Celebration. Sweetie enthusiastically volunteered her time to help with that downtown event, including portraying several different Durango…
My No. 1 reason is we don’t need to decide right now. This tax does not sunset until December 2018. I want more time to digest the financial impact of…
I have known Dick since he first came to Durango, when he was eager to get involved and volunteer in his community for the greater good. I encouraged Dick to…
I have confidence that, with Dick on the council, important issues will receive a thorough review and everyone will have their voice heard. Dick has a long-term view on our…
Cundiff Park is close to the existing plant and would require little additional conduit and likely no additional pumping. For little more than the cost of an upgrade to the…
Her relocation from Washington, D.C., has been hard for her. It might make her feel better if she loses the ego and sticks her head in the sand for a…
A friend told me that when he skis on the Front Range, he is asked if Purgatory is still open. Folks just don’t relate to the DMR name. I volunteer…
Fort Lewis wants more students, although when I left the college as a full professor in 1974, it was generally thought that 2,000 students would be enough. Purgatory desires more…
The bus is filled with my dear friends who look forward to a great day of skiing with Adaptive Sports’ spectacular volunteers. I open the doors of “Thelma,” our cool…
What if Iran attains nuclear weapons? Other near eastern countries have them and haven’t used that capability on their dysfunctional neighbors with whom they are continually at odds. Israel obviously…
I know Martinez will not be my carrier forever, but I will miss him when he moves on. Bob Bouslaugh Bayfield
