Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Build homes right the first time
Don’t push the responsibility to hold down costs onto homeowners and limit their ability to be repaid for shoddy construction. Build it right the first time, and this issue will…
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Dolores River lands warrant protection
DRBA would like to see Southwest Colorado communities flourish with the robust recreation economy that comes with protected public lands. Yet, as we celebrated the Browns Canyon protections, we watched…
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Ellen Roberts’ water bill is positive step
Water is an increasingly critical issue for the Western Slope of Colorado, and we, as individuals, as a municipality and as a region, need to continue to move toward greater…
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White leads Durango in good direction
I was probably one of the very first persons in the Durango community to meet Dick when he arrived here some years ago from New England. I have called him…
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Consider bigger picture of tax increases
There is an attitude that this isn’t a new tax. But in 1999 it was a new tax, and it had a sunset date for a reason: So it would…
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City should explain ¾-cent taxes
In 2005, voters approved the ¼-cent Open Space, Parks and Trails Fund, which expires in 2026. According to the city of Durango, this tax is used “for the acquisition, construction…
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White strives for healthy, vibrant city
In the years I have known Mr. White, he is a fair and thoughtful decision-maker, and he is a forward-thinking councilor. Dick has a good sense of what will make…
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‘No’ to 1A; too many taxes on the horizon
It is, however, a new tax for the years of 2020-2039. In the past few months, there are constant articles in the Herald about current and potential increased expenses. All…
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City forum, election on horizon
There are several ways to cast your vote: You can mail your ballot – allowing enough time for it to be received at the county clerk’s office by April 7…
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Council spends money like no tomorrow
This current council is spending our money like there’s no tomorrow! There is a tomorrow, even though it may be shorter for some of us older folks. I can’t believe…
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McHenry dedicated to logical growth
David was instrumental in helping to convince several of the City Council members to vote for the rule that one of the units must be owner-occupied. This will limit ownership…
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Marbury’s diligence is commendable
We first met Sweetie when Suzanne was the chairperson of the Durango Heritage Celebration. Sweetie enthusiastically volunteered her time to help with that downtown event, including portraying several different Durango…
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Take more time and vote ‘No’ on 1A
My No. 1 reason is we don’t need to decide right now. This tax does not sunset until December 2018. I want more time to digest the financial impact of…
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White’s a voice to keep on City Council
I have known Dick since he first came to Durango, when he was eager to get involved and volunteer in his community for the greater good. I encouraged Dick to…
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Re-elect Dick White to City Council
I have confidence that, with Dick on the council, important issues will receive a thorough review and everyone will have their voice heard. Dick has a long-term view on our…
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Cundiff Park best site for sewer plant
Cundiff Park is close to the existing plant and would require little additional conduit and likely no additional pumping. For little more than the cost of an upgrade to the…
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Angry letter disturbed small town
Her relocation from Washington, D.C., has been hard for her. It might make her feel better if she loses the ego and sticks her head in the sand for a…
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Welcome back, Purgatory
A friend told me that when he skis on the Front Range, he is asked if Purgatory is still open. Folks just don’t relate to the DMR name. I volunteer…
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Durango of ’60s was more than enough
Fort Lewis wants more students, although when I left the college as a full professor in 1974, it was generally thought that 2,000 students would be enough. Purgatory desires more…
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Adaptive Sports makes all feel welcome
The bus is filled with my dear friends who look forward to a great day of skiing with Adaptive Sports’ spectacular volunteers. I open the doors of “Thelma,” our cool…
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Speak for justice in Middle East
What if Iran attains nuclear weapons? Other near eastern countries have them and haven’t used that capability on their dysfunctional neighbors with whom they are continually at odds. Israel obviously…
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New carrier never misses a paper
I know Martinez will not be my carrier forever, but I will miss him when he moves on. Bob Bouslaugh Bayfield
Opinion
Win or lose, we’re proud of our basketball boys
They had an 11-10 season. They only had one league victory during the regular season. They were ranked #28 in the 3A out of 32 teams that made it to…
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Don’t pass more restrictive voting laws
My brother, age 27 in the summer of 1964, was a minister-counselor with the National Council of Churches in McComb, Mississippi, helping register blacks to vote and helping teach nonviolent…
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Tension exists in Constitution, planning
Everyone involved in this process of planning should recognize and accept that there is a fundamental tension between the constitutional inalienable rights of all persons and the regulatory reach of…