Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Letters: Why move the doc’s office there?
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Why move the doc’s office there?

November 6, 2019

After receiving a letter of notification, I inquired about the move, since Horse Gulch is a nightmare. It is close to a very busy intersection off of Highways 3 and…

Letters: The zipper merge is dangerous and rude
Letters to the Editor

Letters: The zipper merge is dangerous and rude

November 5, 2019

I believe it is far, far better to take one’s time to merge into the left lane when there are obvious openings and plenty of time than having people race…

Letters: A rainbow flag is like a welcome sign
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Letters: A rainbow flag is like a welcome sign

November 5, 2019

Through our justice work we continually become more aware of how devastating it is to LGBTQ youth to be isolated, rejected or made invisible. Displaying a rainbow flag does not…

Letters: This is for all you puzzling Republicans
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Letters: This is for all you puzzling Republicans

November 5, 2019

You are willing to reveal a whistleblower’s identity.You are willing to trash anyone who speaks truth against this president, including a patriot with a Purple Heart.You are allowing a violation…

Voting to keep Moran on school board
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Voting to keep Moran on school board

November 4, 2019

I worked alongside her for years as she tirelessly sought to provide educational opportunities to our communities most venerable at the Durango Adult Education Center. She is one of the…

Our view: Goodbye, again, to Coors
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Our view: Goodbye, again, to Coors

November 4, 2019

du1-i-syn It’s as though Coors is being slowly diluted. Head office jobs and executives will go east now, but the brewery in Golden remains the largest in the U.S. and…

Letters: Don’t let them hold health care hostage
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t let them hold health care hostage

November 4, 2019

Fifty thousand striking members of the United Auto Workers walked off their jobs at GM last month in a fight largely over health care benefits. GM is holding workers’ superior…

Letters: This anti-Trump rhetoric is destructive
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Letters: This anti-Trump rhetoric is destructive

November 4, 2019

His opponent was not necessarily the best the Democratic Party had to offer and was running for Barack Obama’a third term. Looking at the current crop of progressive candidates, it…

Letters: Kudos to Sen. Bennet for this lands act
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Letters: Kudos to Sen. Bennet for this lands act

November 3, 2019

Bennet and Rep. Joe Neguse introduced the bill last January, and it has seen quick action in the U.S. House, having passed the Natural Resources Committee in June. It’s now…

Letters: Citizens value Parks and Rec spending
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Letters: Citizens value Parks and Rec spending

November 3, 2019

As a member of the Parks and Recreation advisory board, I can attest to the community input received and the thoughtful method used to prepare the updated Parks Open Space…

Sen. Gardner should answer, yes or no
Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner should answer, yes or no

November 2, 2019

To change the subject several times to avoid the question is not what Colorado people elected him for. Does he represent us? Diane BeneschIgnacio

Killing Electoral College would be dandy
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Killing Electoral College would be dandy

November 2, 2019

A national popular vote strategy would remedy this and allow us to elect the president we choose. It offers Colorado and all of America one huge guarantee: The candidate who…

Let’s take a trip to land beyond plastic
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Let’s take a trip to land beyond plastic

November 1, 2019

The grocery store gave out tokens in exchange for customers using their own bags. Those tokens supported charities. The store was helping the environment and cared about nonprofits. I had…

Tell councilors we want Sunday hours
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Tell councilors we want Sunday hours

November 1, 2019

When I moved to Durango in 2015, I did two things almost immediately: I registered my change of address, to vote, and I applied for a library card. The first…

Letters: Colorado hunting is a beneficial industry
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Letters: Colorado hunting is a beneficial industry

November 1, 2019

While I am excited for the opportunity and the challenge, I am proud to know that my passion for the outdoors is part of an important state industry. The dollars…

Letters: Moran the right pick to stay on board
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Moran the right pick to stay on board

November 1, 2019

As a 9-R and Adult Education educator, teacher leader and community member, I have been fortunate to listen and learn from Stephanie’s expertise. Her advocacy and personal outreach to students…

Letters: Kristin Smith is better for school board
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Letters: Kristin Smith is better for school board

October 31, 2019

She consistently stepped up to make things happen. She was a key player in the Miller Games, Miller’s annual fundraiser. I was so impressed by her innovation and dedication to…

Letters: Yes on DD, to protect fish habitat
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Letters: Yes on DD, to protect fish habitat

October 31, 2019

Working in the fly fishing industry for almost 10 years now, water is our business. We have some of the best fly fishing in Colorado and we need cold, clean…

Letters: We need to keep Stephanie Moran on the school board
Letters to the Editor

Letters: We need to keep Stephanie Moran on the school board

October 31, 2019

She supported the Pathways program that helps transition 18- to 21-year-olds with disabilities into more independent lives. Stephanie understands the challenges both teachers and students face, and her experience is…

Letters: Not one person was injured by a wolf
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Letters: Not one person was injured by a wolf

October 30, 2019

I served as a park ranger in Yellowstone from 1980 to 1997, and I led hundreds of people afield to view and study wolves between 1999 and 2005. I never…

Letters: Support President Trump’s Colorado wall!
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Letters: Support President Trump’s Colorado wall!

October 30, 2019

For far too long, we have allowed residents of other states to come to Colorado and purchase real estate without any minimum dollar amounts. As a Realtor, I feel that…