Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Liability waivers for homeless camps
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.…
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Letters: You want Jack Turner looking out for you
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…
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Letters: Demand more money for Postal Service
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…
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Letters: Trump doesn’t have patience for Korea
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…
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Letters: Would you let Trump enter your house?
If you answered No to the above questions, you are probably a good person. So do the right thing and go vote. Debi EllisDurango
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Letters: The president insults Indigenous women
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…
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Letters: I’m voting for National Popular Vote
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…
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Letters: Marsha Porter-Norton for commissioner
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…
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Letters: We need Durango consumer protection
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…
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Letters: Trump will end Social Security, Medicare
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…
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Fascinated that Boebert is a candidate
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…
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Letters: My warning that Trump is a psychopath
He must be defeated. Jack MorrisonDurango
Editorials
Our view: Lincoln’s reelection
have the luxury of getting to know the 16th president all over again
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Letters: Salka, Porter-Norton are bridge builders
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…
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Letters: We need Marsha Porter-Norton right now
One of her priorities is using her leadership skills to help young families, workers and seniors on fixed incomes get more affordable housing. She also wants to grow good jobs,…