Letters to the Editor

Unger for state Senate will protect us

We have a remarkable, highly qualified candidate for Colorado Senate in Guinn Unger. His advocacy for renewables as a director…

October 11, 2018

McLachlan is better than Paul Jones

Jones: “Can you actually say that every vote was in support of the district?” Barbara McLachlan: “Yes, otherwise I wouldn’t…

October 11, 2018

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Have you met McLachlan? Sheâ€™s terrific.

Do you know a former Teacher of the Year who is a 44-year Durango resident running to be reelected to…

October 11, 2018

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Medicare for all will have big advantages

We’ll have “rationed” care: Currently, 120 Americans die every day from lack of health care compared to zero in Canada.…

October 11, 2018

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Pine River Library deserves our support

This is not your father’s library anymore. It has an adjacent, outdoor park (jointly with the town of Bayfield and…

October 10, 2018

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Clyde Church for county commission

I support Clyde Church for La Plata County commissioner because of his experience working with diverse groups through Rotary International,…

October 10, 2018

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Bring back good old days with Hamby

In that same spirit, I believe a change for the better includes electing a new sheriff named Charles Hamby. From…

October 10, 2018

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Big Oil is just greedy; vote YES on 112

Speaking of fake news and misinformation, check out Protect Colorado: They say vote NO because ”Proposition 112 is backed by…

October 10, 2018

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Name-brand hotels will hurt our fair city

Soon, all the Durango mom-and-pops will be renting rooms at a major discount to barely stay alive. Only corporate hotels…

October 10, 2018

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Unlike Tri-State, let’s go greener now

Coal was the energy of the past. It was wonderful for advancing human civilization, but it’s time to move past…

October 9, 2018

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For businessman, city tax is essential

I will be the first to say I wince at the sound of someone saying, “raising taxes is a good…

October 9, 2018

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Phil Weiser is best bet for our next AG

Phil Weiser is, by far, the best choice. His opponent has been a prosecutor, supportive of hard-line positions on sentencing…

October 9, 2018

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Sean Smith has the leadership we need

Meanwhile, Sean Smith has been working for this community. His management of the 416 Fire bears repeating. No deaths. No…

October 9, 2018

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City tax hike shows police that we care

Everyone believes in the work that our first responders do, but we need to more than just to say thank…

October 8, 2018

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These attorneys are locomotive chasers

The article states their motives are to seek just compensation for those who suffered losses and not put the train…

October 8, 2018

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Weâ€™re ready now for a real representative

Not only do we have that individual in Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress but we also have a truly extraordinary…

October 8, 2018

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Who wants sheep poop in their water?

I am retired from the USDA Forest Service and I support multiple use. I’ve also come to the opinion that…

October 7, 2018

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Please vote YES for Pine River Library

The library faces a steep decline in revenue due to falling oil and gas income and to the way property…

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jena Griswold for secretary of state

I didn’t either. But I looked into it a little, and there are at least two reasons why we should…

October 6, 2018

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Saying ‘arrogant white men’ was racist

Mike Sigman Durango

October 6, 2018

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Enough lunacy, let’s take back America

The urgency of Kavanaugh’s seat on the highest court in our country is crystal clear to anyone with half a…

October 6, 2018

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Mitsch Bush better on climate, drought

One of the issues I find most concerning is climate change. We have seen the effects locally with the 416…

October 6, 2018

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Mitsch Bush is much better on guns

Rep. Tipton co-sponsored the Concealed Carry Act of 2017 to allow anyone able to carry a concealed weapon in a…

October 5, 2018

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I don’t hate GOP; I just want them gone

Hi, Mr. Wainwright. I think I speak for almost every local Democrat in assuring you that we don’t hate you,…

October 5, 2018