Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Affiliate briefly to participate in caucus
Letters to the Editor

Affiliate briefly to participate in caucus

November 4, 2015

It’s very easy to change your registration through www.govotecolorado.com. Just find your registration, then select “Change Party Affiliation.” You can change back to unaffiliated after the caucuses if you want!…

Botanical Society furthers library’s vision
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Botanical Society furthers library’s vision

November 4, 2015

The board wrestled with what to do about the “weed patch.” Money was available for landscaping: The residual of the building fund that was established to cover incidental expenses not…

Election 2015
Editorials

Election 2015

November 4, 2015

ballot measures, the voters were consistent in not wanting to pay more

Cost explains the drop in airport traffic
Letters to the Editor

Cost explains the drop in airport traffic

November 3, 2015

Really? Round-trip tickets cost over $700 from Durango to Denver. Maybe the commissioners should actually ask the traveling public why they want to save hundreds of dollars by flying from…

Cutting government means worse service
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Cutting government means worse service

November 3, 2015

The constant mantra of the right-wing servants of big business and the wealthy who want to reduce the size of the federal government is taking its toll on our country.…

Arbitration
Editorials

Arbitration

November 3, 2015

Corporate use of ‘fine print’ denies millions their right to a day in court

In-stream flows a good move for Dolores
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In-stream flows a good move for Dolores

November 2, 2015

We, too, have been working on that stretch of river with the BLM and the Dolores River Restoration Partnership on a campsite and riparian restoration project. The instream flow will…

Know the dangers of ingesting marijuana
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Know the dangers of ingesting marijuana

November 2, 2015

While responsible marijuana vendors warn customers of the dangers of ingested marijuana, teens will likely miss out on this message. They have the right to know that ingested marijuana is…

Vote today
Editorials

Vote today

November 2, 2015

voter turnout disappointing in lead-up to Election Day

Really love Durango, but please change
Letters to the Editor

Really love Durango, but please change

November 1, 2015

Also, we come for the live music, and I would like to remind the venue owners that if they don’t list their entertainers in the local papers, there is a…

Horse Gulch not prime for more density
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Horse Gulch not prime for more density

November 1, 2015

The critical issue is that neither subdivision has fully met state-mandated subdivision requirements for evidence of an adequate and dependable water supply. Water management represents an essential component of land…

End of life
Editorials

End of life

November 1, 2015

Medicare coverage of these important discussions long overdue

Brie is the best qualified for 9-R board
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Brie is the best qualified for 9-R board

October 31, 2015

I have worked professionally with Brie, and she is highly competent, quickly identifies key issues and speaks her mind. In her engineering position, Brie was recently selected to manage a…

DHS cross country
Editorials

DHS cross country

October 31, 2015

has been defined, strengthened by its response to adversity

Right to marry a victory for civil rights
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Right to marry a victory for civil rights

October 31, 2015

Marriage is a civil act – separate from a religious ceremony where a couple may be married in a church of their choosing. The fight for the freedom to marry…

Meet Monday to talk about fluoride
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Meet Monday to talk about fluoride

October 31, 2015

Children and animals are the most effected by fluoride poisoning. Dr. Harvey Limeback, head of the Department of Preventative Dentistry for the University of Toronto, and president of the Canadian…

Let liberals pay for Planned Parenthood
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Let liberals pay for Planned Parenthood

October 31, 2015

The idea of them providing health care is highly overrated, about all they do in this area is make referrals. Now nobody is saying take away the money, just direct…

Master lease plan superfluous, redundant
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Master lease plan superfluous, redundant

October 31, 2015

Assuming the Tres Rios RMP relied on adequate science and was complete in scope and process, the initiation of an MLP on top of a fresh RMP should be seen…

Durango proves inhospitable to angler
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Durango proves inhospitable to angler

October 31, 2015

Two and a half years ago I spent three days in Durango and felt I would like to return, so I booked 21 days in Durango to celebrate my 66th…

AAUW working for fairer pay for women
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AAUW working for fairer pay for women

October 31, 2015

Unfortunately it is a common misperception that the gender pay gap can be solely attributed to women working less than men. An extensive body of research supports the reality of…

Duncan’s vision tranformed Durango
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Duncan’s vision tranformed Durango

October 31, 2015

The day before Purgatory opened, my father drove my mother, sister, a couple of guys from the Fort Lewis ski team and me up Hermosa Road and we hiked to…

More growth is only temporary success
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More growth is only temporary success

October 31, 2015

The desires for continued economic growth and unlimited population growth were reasonable concepts in past eras, but those times have passed. Many of the world’s natural resources are becoming scarce.…

Student column an inspiration to serve
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Student column an inspiration to serve

October 31, 2015

His insight has yet again inspired me to volunteer and I hope his fellow students appreciate the fact they have him as a classmate and leader not only in school…

Unaffiliated have no voice in caucuses
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Unaffiliated have no voice in caucuses

October 31, 2015

I wanted to say if you want your preference known before the general election (when the candidates are already chosen,) you need to be registered as a Democrat or Republican.…

Homeless situation is cause for concern
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Homeless situation is cause for concern

October 31, 2015

Walking through the parks and having them beg is another issue I have encountered. I walk to work every day. I haven’t heard of any robberies or murders, but who’s…

Stahnke’s focus is on solving problems
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Stahnke’s focus is on solving problems

October 29, 2015

Brie brings to the school board the rare ability to break down complex problems into clear, concise, and understandable options, and as a sitting school board member, once re-elected she’ll…

Push sewer upgrade cost to developers
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Push sewer upgrade cost to developers

October 29, 2015

Instead of using this threat of increased rates to scare locals into voting to keep the sewer plant in its current location, why doesn’t the city look to other areas…

Vote ‘yes’ for county fiscal sustainability
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Vote ‘yes’ for county fiscal sustainability

October 29, 2015

In my opinion, the county has responded well, cutting and controlling expenses and dipping into reserves to cover the significant revenue shortfalls. However, these efforts are no longer sufficient to…

‘No’ to 2B; do the sewer plant right
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‘No’ to 2B; do the sewer plant right

October 29, 2015

Most people would agree that we should have moved the plant back then as the cost was minimal compared to today’s prices and the plant that was once located on…