Letters to the Editor

Time to remove signs near Mesa Verde

A few months ago, an active duty military person wrote a letter to the editor exclaiming the inappropriateness of Nazi…

June 12, 2017

Any type of boat can bring invasive species

In fact, any boat potentially could have invasive species present. That would include kayaks or rafts as well as rowboats…

June 12, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lack of compassion at Mercy a problem

My partner has been trying to get help for back pain issues related to old injuries since before Christmas. It…

June 12, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Originalism’ opinion page appreciated

The exercise of thoughtfully considering all sides of an issue is basic to fulfilling our responsibility as citizens. Reading these…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

County officials need to meet code, too

Approximately one year ago, under his direction, a remodel of a county facility was constructed from start to finish without…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Rule of law an outdated concept in U.S.

We pay ever more for ever less. Meanwhile, unlawful intrusion continues as justices assign divine rights to patriarchal politicians and…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Voters, not Trump himself, responsible

So, here we go by the numbers. First, I do not forgive Trump voters who fall into three categories: The…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Improved’ does not describe N. Main Ave.

North Main is all done except for restriping? The surface is uneven, the old striping shows right through, the manholes…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Maybe it is time to give up home phone?

Since moving my service to Spectrum last year, apparently, I don’t rate that privilege anymore. Don’t know if I would…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Police presence in town a good first step

It only takes a couple of quick foot patrols – one in the afternoon and one in the evenings. Those…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Wildfire threat multiplied by climate

Tania Schoennagel, a fire ecologist, recently testified at a congressional hearing that “wildfires in the West have increased in size…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The law of unintended consequences

What have these five years brought to our community? It has generated almost $200 million annually in state tax revenue…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Bad decision on public restroom closure

What are the homeless to do? Does the city think if they just close the bathrooms, the homeless will go…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

More information on snowfall needed

From seven days a week down to four and failing to publish the “Sunday Funnies” today, May 6. I have…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Focus on the problems the homeless face

We are trying our best to be able to just sustain what we have, which isn’t much, and we don’t…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Program is a compliment to Durango 9-R

Over the school year, participants meet one time each month during the lunch hour (lunch is provided) to learn about…

June 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Men must be aware of lead in hair dyes

Progressive hair dyes are common, especially among men. They slowly darken gray hairs, making the change less obvious. Lead acetate…

June 8, 2017

Letters to the Editor

PERA staff in town for open meeting

PERA provides a secure retirement to more than half a million Coloradans, and in Southwest Colorado, PERA pays out $66…

June 7, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Public no longer welcome at Electra Lake

In total deference to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife boat inspection process that requires boats be clean, drained and dry,…

June 7, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We want to keep our public lands public

Sure, our public lands protect water, wildlife and air, but they also give all Americans a place to recreate. They…

June 6, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner: put your constituents first

I hope Sen. Gardner, at least, will show some concern for his constituents. Please oppose this cruel bill and use…

June 6, 2017

Letters to the Editor

An open letter to Representative Tipton

According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, a 60-year-old adult earning $50,000 per year who purchases health…

June 5, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s vote contradicts his statements

However, that means a raise in health care premiums for nearly every single one of his constituents in western Colorado).…

June 5, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Waste Management should deter bears

“We are excited to welcome our newest customers,” they said. Yet, we were not able to keep our bear-proof trash…

June 5, 2017