Letters to the Editor Fertilizers not likely cause of algae bloom Given the location of the abundant algae growth in the Animas River, the source of nutrients is more likely municipal… September 22, 2017
Letters to the Editor Sportsmen ask Gardner to protect arctic Officially known as the Dalton Highway, it shadows the oil pipeline between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay. The only permanent Arctic… September 21, 2017
Letters to the Editor Loss of Elizabeth Testa is devastating Elizabeth exemplified the best of humanity. She was always gentle, always kind, always supportive and always genuine. We always smiled… September 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor Salary for assistant seems exorbitant After listing the job requirements, near the bottom of the paragraph it reads, “Salary $114-122,550 DOQ w/extensive benefits.” My first… September 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor Article on Boutique Air stunningly bad The reporter’s statement on “accusations of price gouging” by Boutique Air – that “the airline has not raised prices to… September 19, 2017
Letters to the Editor Check out Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress In this time of polarization, she has worked successfully across the aisle for Western Colorado, particularly on transportation and water… September 18, 2017
Letters to the Editor Celebrate the foundation of America In 1955, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17-23… September 18, 2017
Letters to the Editor Bayfield wrong on Road Runner decision It seems the town of Bayfield has withdrawn its financial support (a paltry $15,000 per year) from the Road Runner… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Carbon fee is a viable climate solution My heart goes out to the millions of people who have lost so much due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Veterans come together to honor 9-11 Southwest Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps and Volunteers of America partnered to serve and honor local veteran families, helping them to prepare… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Tight times require difficult decisions The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for conducting elections, recording real property records, issuing marriage licenses and… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Local GOP silent after Charlottesville After begrudgingly admitting these groups were foul, Trump opined that there were “very fine people” who marched with them. He… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Column did not help heal public divide Referring to working-class voters in old industrial towns decimated by job losses, the presidential hopeful said: “They get bitter, they… September 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Grateful for improvements on Junction Also a big thank you to the Durango Police Department and the staff at Miller Middle School for keeping the… September 15, 2017
Letters to the Editor Family thankful for Durango’s response People offered us rooms to stay in and their cars to drive. People delivered snacks to the hospital waiting room… September 15, 2017
Letters to the Editor Tell commissioners to reject new codes The La Plata County Building Department will be submitting new building codes for adoption to the Board of County Commissioners… September 15, 2017
Letters to the Editor Front Range growth is out of control Meanwhile (thanks TABOR), our air quality, traffic and schools are all worsening, housing costs are horrific, water is scarce and… September 14, 2017
Letters to the Editor House budget is harmful to Colorado The resolution proposed $150 billion in food stamp cuts, with the suggestion that states save through “block” or “opportunity” grants,… September 14, 2017
Letters to the Editor Bicyclists need to be more considerate They are totally inconsiderate of their surroundings when it applies to pedestrians on the same trail or sidewalk. As these… September 13, 2017
Letters to the Editor DHS vs Delta game brought memories I was a member of the green-and-white Delta High School Panthers football team. We had traveled by school bus over… September 13, 2017
Letters to the Editor Monuments honor courage, not slavery These monuments were erected to honor the courage and valor of warriors, and to express regional pride of the South.… September 12, 2017
Letters to the Editor Oppose budgets that target food programs SNAP, along with other agriculture programs like SNAP-Ed and the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Program, increases access to healthy… September 12, 2017
Letters to the Editor Sabido case about principles of justice We are working from the principle of justice. Justice is that which is right, honorable, and good. The law is… September 11, 2017
Letters to the Editor Political rhetoric damages LPEA’s mission Social media is calling for a stop of the vitriol in Washington and more civility in politics. This will only… September 11, 2017