Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Herald coverage is extremely slanted
Letters to the Editor

Herald coverage is extremely slanted

March 27, 2019

Is it part of the Herald’s editorial position? There is no mention of the many people and organizations supporting Senate Bill 19-181, which among other things would give more local…

Herald reaches new low with Snowberger
Letters to the Editor

Herald reaches new low with Snowberger

March 27, 2019

This time, the Herald used the excuse of Snowberger’s interview with the local Student Newspaper. Seriously? Fortunately, the School Board has thoroughly looked into the unsubstantiated and anonymous allegations, and…

We love our new home; YES on 1A
Letters to the Editor

We love our new home; YES on 1A

March 27, 2019

We visited Durango last April to confirm that our research and intuition were correct about Durango possibly becoming our new home. The quality and obvious level of investment in things…

Road work is dumbfounding; NO on 1A
Letters to the Editor

Road work is dumbfounding; NO on 1A

March 27, 2019

Road repairs are important, but I feel that recent road projects have been unwise. The traffic light installed at East College Drive and 2nd Avenue cost $564,000 to accommodate construction…

Oil and gas bill is long overdue and fair
Letters to the Editor

Oil and gas bill is long overdue and fair

March 27, 2019

For over 30 years, whenever even modest legislation or regulation has been put forward that would strengthen oil and gas policy in Colorado and hold industry accountable for its impacts,…

YES to Wisner, Baxter, sales tax increase
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YES to Wisner, Baxter, sales tax increase

March 27, 2019

Our town continues to grow and we have needs and lack of funds. I am supporting the 1A sales tax increase – yes, there are questions and concerns about this…

Vote Noseworthy, Baxter for sustainability
Letters to the Editor

Vote Noseworthy, Baxter for sustainability

March 26, 2019

Barbara has worked as a strategic planning consultant, including in rural agricultural communities, to address infrastructure, broadband, developing public/private partnerships and diversifying the economy. She has been responsible for multi-million-dollar…

City manager runs right over Durango
Letters to the Editor

City manager runs right over Durango

March 26, 2019

It’s not about who has spent the most time on committees or in public meetings. It’s about having a citizen that is familiar with the challenges of living and working…

Noseworthy and Baxter right for council
Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy and Baxter right for council

March 26, 2019

I have worked with Noseworthy on several community projects, and admire her so much that I became her campaign manager. She offers an intriguing macro perspective. She’s worked in Western…

City can’t be trusted with committee
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City can’t be trusted with committee

March 26, 2019

More shocking is that the current council seems deaf when it comes to citizen participation in city government. Based on the November vote and listening sessions, citizens are dissatisfied with…

Electoral College there for a reason
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Electoral College there for a reason

March 26, 2019

If you were a candidate, where would you spend more time – in a state with a population of four million, like Colorado, or a state where a single city,…

Noseworthy has experience for council
Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy has experience for council

March 26, 2019

It’s important for a candidate to possess the ability to listen, analyze and then formulate – and communicate – a long-term strategic vision, coupled with the experience to set measurable…

Jack Turner just right for LPEA board
Letters to the Editor

Jack Turner just right for LPEA board

March 26, 2019

Energy technologies are changing rapidly, requiring knowledge and experience to navigate the important decisions ahead that will affect our co-op for years to come. We need our energy sources to…

Noseworthy and Baxter did homework
Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy and Baxter did homework

March 26, 2019

Candidates Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter provide positive answers to both questions. Regardless of how you vote on 1A, Durango is facing a wicked problem: how to balance our city…

Noseworthy and Baxter can fix the city
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Noseworthy and Baxter can fix the city

March 25, 2019

Their desire for a broad-based finance committee as a resource to the City Council demonstrates their knowledge of how change can occur. And they listen. Our current council seems oblivious…

Shame on Herald for school reporting
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Shame on Herald for school reporting

March 25, 2019

I question the motivation of the Herald and the parent. Why did this parent feel it necessary to go directly to the Durango Herald instead of the high school principal…

‘Medicare for all’ bill shines in Congress
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‘Medicare for all’ bill shines in Congress

March 25, 2019

The costs of insurance, medications and many aspects of care are outrageous. Many patients do not even have access to basic care. A case in point is the epinephrine, which…

The city election
Editorials

The city election

March 25, 2019

have a serious question to mull on taxes, and several fine candidates

Rep. John Lewis is a hero for all times
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Rep. John Lewis is a hero for all times

March 25, 2019

In this age where many are called heroes, John Lewis is the real deal. His noble qualities and valorous deeds, over his lifetime, have him well suited for the title.…

Letter writer way off base on lands act
Letters to the Editor

Letter writer way off base on lands act

March 24, 2019

Contrary to the claim that the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act lacks consensus, the legislation – which is a combination of four previously introduced bills – was crafted over…

City could fix streets without the tax hike
Letters to the Editor

City could fix streets without the tax hike

March 23, 2019

For years, City Council chose to prioritize parks and rec over maintenance and repair of streets. In 2012, the general fund budget for streets was $2,219,265 – and $4,582,342 for…

This oil and gas bill is massive overreach
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This oil and gas bill is massive overreach

March 22, 2019

SB 181, a bill that has been recently introduced, will effectively impose a moratorium on new natural gas and oil production, empower local governments to enact rules that would end…

Baxter and Noseworthy will fight for us
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Baxter and Noseworthy will fight for us

March 22, 2019

Kim and Barbara stand out as knowledgeable, highly qualified and committed. Both possess the leadership skills and experience necessary to work with the council in a collaborative and productive manner.…

Vote experience: Baxter and Noseworthy
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Vote experience: Baxter and Noseworthy

March 22, 2019

I have known Barbara Noseworthy personally for some time and know her to be thoughtful, focused, committed and ready to listen to concerns from the entire community, and with a…

Noseworthy, Baxter are council’s future
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Noseworthy, Baxter are council’s future

March 22, 2019

Barbara believes in sustainable development and Kim has been a small business owner. Please elect these two qualified individuals to provide us with leadership that is sensible, secure and accountable.…

Who is responsible for huge potholes?
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Who is responsible for huge potholes?

March 22, 2019

I watched a car slowly trying to get the front wheels out of one of the large holes. Is Walmart responsible or are the other businesses supposed to chip in…

Increasing sales tax right for Durango
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Increasing sales tax right for Durango

March 22, 2019

I am voting YES because I can’t always find what I need locally, and online purchases take a little out of sales tax revenue. Increases in online shopping have a…