Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Brookie thoughtful long-term resident
Letters to the Editor

Brookie thoughtful long-term resident

April 1, 2017

Dean is a thoughtful long-term community resident that has personally wrestled with many of the issues that we have in front of us. His planning and architectural experience has given…

Chiropractors pushing alternative facts
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Chiropractors pushing alternative facts

March 31, 2017

I am cynical enough to wonder if the DCs opposition to fluoride is in part an effort to raise the medical legitimacy of chiropractors in the eyes of the public,…

Youssef is a force for positive change
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Youssef is a force for positive change

March 31, 2017

Melissa is an informed, enthusiastic, positive, engaging individual who does her research on the issues at hand, and she is also a quality listener: rare traits in politicians today! Please…

Brookie is the most qualified candidate
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Brookie is the most qualified candidate

March 31, 2017

Dean has demonstrated his formidable knowledge and skill in resolving some of the thorniest issues facing our city. From the Gold King Mine disaster to the wastewater treatment plant to…

Return Dean Brookie to our city council
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Return Dean Brookie to our city council

March 31, 2017

He has a proven record of commitment, intelligence, and honor that has served Durango well and will greatly benefit our town in the future. Dean’s vision of Durango is that…

Fluoride is a cornerstone of dental care
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Fluoride is a cornerstone of dental care

March 31, 2017

During that time, it was markedly clear which locations were benefitting from an optimally fluoridated water source and those that, unfortunately, we’re not. The cornerstone of our oral health programs…

Bettin will make a positive difference
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Bettin will make a positive difference

March 31, 2017

Among several favorable issues, creating affordable housing within city limits is both a short and long term necessity which is exemplary of Bettin’s determined vision. It is a reminder that…

Bettin will help our small city flourish
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Bettin will help our small city flourish

March 31, 2017

Chris has the vision and integrity needed for Durango City Council. He is a level-headed, passionate community leader and respected business owner. Chris will ensure the continued momentum towards a…

A vote for Bettin will help Durango
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A vote for Bettin will help Durango

March 31, 2017

He has taken the time to serve on numerous local boards within our organization, as well as be the owner of two local businesses (Durango Premier Vacation Rentals and Durango…

Bettin’s focus, drive needed on council
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Bettin’s focus, drive needed on council

March 31, 2017

I pride myself in being a Durango resident and active community member for over 15 years. I strongly believe that our community has been blessed to have so many forward-thinking…

Vote to keep fluoride in Durango’s water
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Vote to keep fluoride in Durango’s water

March 31, 2017

Water utilities must constantly measure the amount of fluoride added to the water to meet standards set by non-profit, non-governmental agencies (the American Water Works Association and the National Sanitation…

Removing fluoride will hurt poor children
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Removing fluoride will hurt poor children

March 31, 2017

Think what happens to a family with money. If a child gets sick, he visits the family doctor. If a child has cavities he sees the family dentist. It’s different…

Bettin will always do what is best for us
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Bettin will always do what is best for us

March 31, 2017

I came to know Chris when he hired me as the office manager at the real estate brokerage at Purgatory. I have always admired him for his calm demeanor, superior…

Police blotter does not help town’s image
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Police blotter does not help town’s image

March 30, 2017

Many years ago, the reports were sometimes a bit funny, but our world has changed. It’s disturbing to read about all the wasted people roaming our streets and parks, along…

Fluoride fact: It is safe and effective
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Fluoride fact: It is safe and effective

March 30, 2017

Fluoride is present in water in many places in the world, like in the Animas River. Private wells often have fluoride, like most in La Plata County. When I lived…

David McHenry for Durango City Council
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David McHenry for Durango City Council

March 30, 2017

David McHenry has successfully worked to help preserve the limited housing stock for people who live and work in Durango in two very important ways. First, he fought to limit…

Chris Bettin has a vision for Durango
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Chris Bettin has a vision for Durango

March 30, 2017

Beyond his small business ventures, Chris spends time volunteering and advocating for community programs he is passionate about. Chris is a youth sports coach, a supporter of our local Boys…

City will benefit from election of Youssef
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City will benefit from election of Youssef

March 30, 2017

I had the privilege of working with Melissa on both the Durango Discovery Museum and Durango Parks and Recreation Boards. Melissa was a breath of fresh air when she joined…

Register to vote on the fluoride issue
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Register to vote on the fluoride issue

March 30, 2017

No matter which side of this issue you’re on, be sure that you are allowed to express your opinion. If you are not registered to vote or are registered at…

Bettin brings vision and character to race
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Bettin brings vision and character to race

March 30, 2017

On paper, Chris puts a check-mark in all the right boxes: Long-time resident of Durango with a history of community service and volunteerism, entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, and a…

Bettin’s expertise needed on council
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Bettin’s expertise needed on council

March 30, 2017

Chris cares about affordable housing and smart growth: two areas that I think need to be planned carefully. Chris has been a strong community leader serving on boards and taking…

Modern nations ban fluoridated water
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Modern nations ban fluoridated water

March 30, 2017

Did you know that most modernized nations ban fluoride treatment to their drinking water? Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands all refuse it. If…

Youssef will be a uniting force on council
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Youssef will be a uniting force on council

March 30, 2017

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa as a resident and member of this community, and have watched her participate and serve in many leadership capacities in…

Dentists support fluoride to reduce decay
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Dentists support fluoride to reduce decay

March 30, 2017

After hearing that a second time, I thought I should make a comment about it. No, dentists don’t have any financial interest in fluoride. Dentists would probably have more financial…

Choose to continue dental protection
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Choose to continue dental protection

March 30, 2017

They don’t mention the families who must choose between getting their child’s painful cavity filled, and paying for groceries or rent that month. A single filling can cost between $100…

Youssef is the outstanding candidate
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Youssef is the outstanding candidate

March 30, 2017

Her leadership abilities have proven themselves in many areas, including: wife and mother, successful medical billing practice owner, and over the past few years an advocate for the city of…

Bettin is calm, thoughtful, well-informed
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Bettin is calm, thoughtful, well-informed

March 30, 2017

I’ve watched Chris build a business, be a great dad and be active in the community. Now we have the opportunity to have him represent our great city and I…

Herald reader optimistic about change
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Herald reader optimistic about change

March 30, 2017

We rely on journalists to give full reports that show the truth of politics, the world and our lives. My hope is that the Herald, even with the reduced print…

Words of wisdom from another generation
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Words of wisdom from another generation

March 30, 2017

That is a quote from Frank Murphy, who was nominated to serve on the Supreme Court in 1940 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Sherri Libby Durango