Letters to the Editor

Trump, EPA pull a fast one on methane

Recently the Trump Administration and EPA’s Andrew Wheeler have decided to weaken the methane rules, which were previously protected by…

October 3, 2018

College Drive & 8th St. Safety Project

Jim Horn of Russel Engineering explained the plan to reduce College Dr. down to 3 lanes (2-lanes + a center…

October 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Kavanaugh: I never saw it in Durango…

I would ask anyone who is tempted to be dismissive of the allegations to more closely examine what the accusers…

October 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever

Especially Bush for congress, we need to be one step closer to having that Ph. D. candidate from charm school,…

October 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

These Democrats are sneaky enablers

To me, the Democrats, whether they be local or national, want one thing in particular, more of your money. Thank…

October 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush understands public lands

When I asked that question of Diane Mitsch Bush, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, she replied simply, “We do!“…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Here’s to lame ducks behaving decently

That’s when the newly elected representatives and senators take the oath of office to serve all the American people (you…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch-Bush, not Tipton, represents us

It’s time that CD3 replace Scott Tipton with a real representative. One who has pledged to not take any corporate…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

All these youth sports pay for themselves

Well, I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I couldn’t care…

September 29, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Sean Smith embodies respect

Charles Hamby, running against Sheriff Sean Smith, noted how critical respect for the sheriff’s office is, and he is right.…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time to take action on climate, warming

We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Wages are growing too slowly, and many people need to work two jobs to make ends meet. Meanwhile, the biggest…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Arboretum gardens continue to grow

We are dedicating the Miniature Tree Garden on Friday, Sept. 28 and will be thanking our very generous donors, supporters,…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES to Durango tax hike on the ballot

For residential properties, the tax proposed equates to an increase of $38.88 per year per $100,000 actual value. For a…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

How much easier could they make this?

Colorado elections are so easy, just mail in your ballot. Need to register? If you have a Colorado drivers license…

September 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Arrogant white men must have no place

Women’s views, women’s pain, and the struggles of anyone other than the patrician white male, simply do not count when…

September 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

It’s my hope the city’s new tax will fail

There are issues on the state ballot that may have an impact on money available to the city. The 25…

September 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Instant sheep expert? I don’t think so

This is our 48th summer on our allotments in the San Juan Mountains and I am proud of the fact…

September 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City is already idiotic; no new taxes!

More wasteful spending! A few examples: The city has implemented a storm water drainage study during what could end up…

September 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Congress must act on conservation fund

Since Congress created the LWCF in 1965, Colorado has been the recipient of $268 million of funding. These dollars donâ€™t…

September 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Methane emissions know no borders

The new proposal would loosen regulations of methane emissions and leaks at the federal level and allow the regulation levels…

September 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

He shoots the sheriff, hits the deputies

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office is made up of folks doing a difficult and often thankless job well. Morale…

September 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Fracking is wicked; vote YES on setbacks

The law does not seek a ban, rather a commonsense set of regulations that will address the health and safety…

September 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

This man is hate-reading the newspaper

Seems like Dennis Pierce hates everything. Andy Ward Durango

September 21, 2018