How fortunate the townspeople are to have their city council support this critical and cost effective measure. Fluoride has been studied for decades; science clearly points to the benefits of…
Cheri Jones, in her letter (Herald, Mar. 18), claims that calcium fluoride (naturally occurring in Durango water) is safe while sodium fluoride is not. But this claim has little basis…
This election season, my endorsement for Dean’s re-election, is the least I can do to showcase my appreciation for his positive impact on me and many others. As a proponent…
She has earned my respect, both in her role as a citizen and as a committed public servant, through her many hours of volunteer work for Durango’s educational system. As…
What impresses me about Dean Brookie, including during the Gold King Mine Spill, is how he has looked out for our health and well being. Every step of the way,…
I have witnessed his character in both personal and professional settings. What I have observed is a capacity to listen well, thoughtfully evaluate and then act in the highest good…
Particularly in a small town like Durango, where we are dealing with growth and infrastructure issues, examination of a city council candidate’s moral code is important when considering growth strategy…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-17-16-Durango- Fort Lewis College students toss their mortar boards after receiving diplomas on Saturday morning during commencement ceremonies.du1-i-syn At the end of last year, 42.4 million Americans owed…
Tom Eskew is the owl, wise, able to see through the darkness. Dave McHenry is the lone wolf, cunning, elusive, not afraid. Melissa Youssef is the zebra, balanced and peaceful;…
In 2001, the union of scientists EPA Headquarters Office in Washington D.C. stated: “Water fluoridation is an unreasonable risk.” A growing number of health professionals agree; over 4,000 medical, dental…
An article titled “REWRITE; Firm chosen to write land-use code” (Herald, Oct. 3, 2016) stated that “La Plata County staff members have found a firm to rewrite the county land-use…
The students rallied to support Banks who said that he is against hate and loves his community. This is after he had poured coffee over Keith Darrell’s Bible because he…
Seventy-three percent of Americans, both Republican and Democrat, agree. At just $1.35 per citizen annually per year, or .01 percent of the federal budget, public broadcasting is one of America’s…
We’ve a diverse, passionate community facing modern challenges to manage our growth and uphold the great heritage that makes living, working and raising families here so rewarding. It’s incumbent upon…
Through many years of community involvement, she has proven her ability to work with others towards solutions to complex problems. Her prior experience in Durango includes education, social welfare issues,…
She states, “My calcium was above normal. I think this was caused by fluoride in the water.” This is demonstrably false. Fluoride is an entirely separate element on the periodic…
I have known Dean for several years, and have had the privilege to serve with him on the board for the Adult Education Center, for which he has served for…
Is it really safe? Yes. Frequent scientific studies conducted over several decades have confirmed that fluoride added to community water supplies at optimal levels is safe. While some messages on…
Dean did outstanding work on behalf of us all after our beloved river turned yellow, and was extremely instrumental in getting EPA Superfund status in place so that we can…
Chris’ experience in the resort and real estate industry, coupled with being a local business owner and employer, provides him a unique perspective to address tough issues such as affordable…
Sound leadership is the art of knitting current facts with the wisdom of tried experience – qualities Dean’s character embodies. I found myself thrown into the midst of the Gold…
I find it so rare to meet people of such depth and substance as Chris. He is honest, he cares about our community, he’s dedicated, innovative and creative. The Durango…
With so many budget and regulatory items on the docket, it has been encouraging to see all of the candidates run passionate, informative city council campaigns. I have enjoyed reading…
du1-i-syn Incumbent Dean Brookie has earned our respect and our recommendation for re-election. Invaluable during his turn as mayor, he provided the leadership the city needed during the Gold King…
I called Rep. Tipton’s Durango office this morning to urge him to vote “no” on the pending health care reform bill, and was forwarded to his Grand Junction office, where…
What if La Plata Electric Association would stop towing the line for TriState, which produces 75 percent of its electricity from coal, and instead promoted or funded local solar and…
I value Dean’s history of volunteering, community planning and sustainable development experience. With over 30 years experience as an architect and small business owner, Dean is equipped to solve Durango’s…
Melissa has been an influential member of the Durango Parks and Recreation Board since 2014 (her term just ended in January of 2017). As a member of the advisory board,…
My daughters are away at college, and I have given a considerable amount of thought as to where the journey will take them. My hope is that if they choose…
Chris has a wealth of knowledge, experience and creativity that will allow him to foster Durango’s smart growth, while also helping to make it livable for a wide range of…
