Letters to the Editor

Durango woman praises Allison Aichele

Allison is telling voters of her relevant working experience with Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft (project manager) and Pacific…

Join rally to stop gun, bomb violence

Red Flag legislation should have passed, and if there can’t be common sense to ban bomb-making sites, something is truly…

It’s time to adopt sensible gun laws

When will we commit to protect our children by becoming gun-safety voters and voting those who are beholden to the…

GOP cutting millions from food stamps

Their proposed solution is to deny people food stamps if they have missed one month of work. What these Republicans…

Tipton supports selling precious lands

I have learned that most Coloradans also value and protect these things. However, I am alarmed at the voting record…

Time for a real conservative congressman

Our national parks, “America’s best idea,” as Teddy Roosevelt once called them, are crumbling; we haven’t had money to invest…

Beware of these false religious zealots

Remember, those people don’t believe in science, just God. No doubt many will be offended by this person’s utter ignorance…

Revive plans for a Three Springs park

In 2007, City Council abandoned all planning and grant-writing for construction of the Durango Community Park, as the “area has…

Tipton’s record on health care is dismal

Well, it’s been eight long years since 2010, so let’s examine his record. He took 56 futile votes to repeal…

Founders imposed no limits on arms

Earl Charles Moore Dolores

Take the time to observe Memorial Day

Theyâ€™ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you…

May 25, 2018

Rural county voting options died with bill

During the committee hearing the members asked only one question twice. The chairman acknowledged peoples’ passion. Then each member voted…

May 25, 2018

We need common sense gun laws for our kids

The result? A 40 percent reduction in gun violence by 2016, the lowest homicide rate in the state’s history, and…

May 25, 2018

Offensive letter should be retracted

Hate crimes against LGBT people are up! The civil discourse in our country is extreme and tribal currently. You have…

May 24, 2018

Opinion on LGBT lives was pure hatred

Perhaps some degree of education would help. It is inconceivable to me that this inchoate hatred is published. Davitt M.…

Voice your opinion on CR 203 rezoning

No new notices will be sent out by planning about the continuance. The commission will hear public comments on whether…

Colorado needs Doug Robinson in office

Doug wants to fix our failing infrastructure. We have all driven the roads of Colorado and been to cities around…

Don’t shoot the messenger of freedom

In response to the unsavory reporting on President Donald Trump’s, eh, love life shall we say, she says that John…

LGBT community is a danger to others

May God drain the LGBT cesspool. Michael W. Jarvis Salt Lake City, Utah

May 22, 2018

Salvation Army service changes explained

We decided to open a service center to be more transparent with our donors on how we use their gifts…

May 21, 2018

Register as an Independent voter today

If you are a registered Independent/unaffiliated voter, you will receive both ballots in the mail, or you don’t have to…

May 21, 2018