Letters to the Editor

Elected officials have failed to protect us

My mind roars, “It’s not just your job; it’s the job of our government! It’s the job of the men…

February 26, 2018

Why are Gardner and Tipton not outraged?

Another brutal killing of students and faculty, and yet you remain silent about the need for sensible gun legislation such…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time to vote Cory and Scott out of office

Rep. Scott Tipton received $3,500 in the 2016 election. Both have voted for the weakening of gun laws. President Trump…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Cory Gardner is owned by the NRA

“I am heartbroken for the students & family of those involved in this horrible tragedy & I’m praying for our…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Gardner’s snit is now hurting Republicans

Even though Sessions has indicated that he will not go out of his way to enforce marijuana laws, laws which…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Reject the recall petition, on principle

In the case at hand, our democratically-elected county commissioner, Gwen Lachelt, has neither broken the law nor violated an ethical…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Recall proponents not based in reality

I did not originally have much of an opinion either way on Gwen. After a few discussions with members of…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

In tribute to Durango’s forgiving citizens

I am both a driver and a cyclist, but this is not one of those letters complaining about the bad…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Let Trump pay for parade if he wants one

Sandra Slonim Evergreen

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

No more ‘license light’ traffic stops

I have spoken with other members of our lovely community who have heard of this ridiculousness before; in Durango, it…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Check the facts before signing petition

It has been deeply disturbing to me to read hateful, divisive half-truths regarding Gwen Lachelt, a twice elected public official,…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Code discussions are democracy at work

Both the folks opposing the proposed code and the response of the county staff to rewrite the code addressing their…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time better spent on improving land plan

This effort is a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Gwen Lachelt is term limited and will end her term…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

No sign of Trump’s button can be seen

That is one incredible button, and frankly it had me worried sick until Trump announced that he, too, has a…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Don’t underestimate opposition to code

Must say though, they really need to upgrade their verbiage: “racists” is an all time favorite; “conspiracy nuts” is another…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

‘None of the above’ should be a choice

I do not believe any of them are truly representative of Durango; they are not scalable to the massive size…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Is artwork at intersection a good idea?

Might it not distract drivers? What would the ticket say? Perhaps, “Driving while viewing public art?” Will more signs be…

February 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

The cartoon fit the rules of caricature

I also see that he has not spent much time on the farm. The nose of a pig – that…

February 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Don’t buy into Trump’s discrimination

In reality, this is just a ploy he chooses to demonize certain immigrants based on the color of their skin…

February 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Letter of love to President Donald Trump

Differences are precisely what enriches a plurality. Love is to build bridges, not to raise walls. Love is rapprochement, good…

February 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Olympic athlete determined to save winter

The other piece about Jessie not as well known is her fierce determination to save her sport and winter from…

February 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Public art should reflect Durango’s spirit

The venue was small and there was a good turnout but it made it very difficult to get close enough…

February 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Benka: The “V” in VFW stands for Veterans

Elizabeth T. Benka Hopewell, VA

February 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Joffe: Saving one life from gun violence saves the entire world

They say it would not be effective, that it would be unconstitutional. It would endanger their funding from the National…

February 22, 2018