Letters to the Editor

Police blotter does not help town’s image

Many years ago, the reports were sometimes a bit funny, but our world has changed. It’s disturbing to read about…

March 30, 2017

Fluoride fact: It is safe and effective

Fluoride is present in water in many places in the world, like in the Animas River. Private wells often have…

March 30, 2017

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David McHenry for Durango City Council

David McHenry has successfully worked to help preserve the limited housing stock for people who live and work in Durango…

March 30, 2017

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Chris Bettin has a vision for Durango

Beyond his small business ventures, Chris spends time volunteering and advocating for community programs he is passionate about. Chris is…

March 30, 2017

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City will benefit from election of Youssef

I had the privilege of working with Melissa on both the Durango Discovery Museum and Durango Parks and Recreation Boards.…

March 30, 2017

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Register to vote on the fluoride issue

No matter which side of this issue you’re on, be sure that you are allowed to express your opinion. If…

March 30, 2017

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Bettin brings vision and character to race

On paper, Chris puts a check-mark in all the right boxes: Long-time resident of Durango with a history of community…

March 30, 2017

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Bettinâ€™s expertise needed on council

Chris cares about affordable housing and smart growth: two areas that I think need to be planned carefully. Chris has…

March 30, 2017

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Modern nations ban fluoridated water

Did you know that most modernized nations ban fluoride treatment to their drinking water? Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,…

March 30, 2017

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Youssef will be a uniting force on council

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa as a resident and member of this community, and have…

March 30, 2017

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Dentists support fluoride to reduce decay

After hearing that a second time, I thought I should make a comment about it. No, dentists don’t have any…

March 30, 2017

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Choose to continue dental protection

They don’t mention the families who must choose between getting their child’s painful cavity filled, and paying for groceries or…

March 30, 2017

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Youssef is the outstanding candidate

Her leadership abilities have proven themselves in many areas, including: wife and mother, successful medical billing practice owner, and over…

March 30, 2017

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Bettin is calm, thoughtful, well-informed

I’ve watched Chris build a business, be a great dad and be active in the community. Now we have the…

March 30, 2017

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Herald reader optimistic about change

We rely on journalists to give full reports that show the truth of politics, the world and our lives. My…

March 30, 2017

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Words of wisdom from another generation

That is a quote from Frank Murphy, who was nominated to serve on the Supreme Court in 1940 by President…

March 30, 2017

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Bettin is a strong, balanced candidate

Of course, “relatability” and personality figure prominently in our consideration of the choices. While I find most of the candidates…

March 29, 2017

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Youssef will serve the whole community

I worked with Melissa on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a number of years and on the…

March 29, 2017

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Good intentions gone awry with fluoride

Most of us grew up thinking fluoride was good for our teeth, helping to prevent cavities. We readily took it…

March 29, 2017

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Melissa Youssef values arts and culture

Durango is known for its abundance of riches in natural beauty, recreation and parks. All great things. We also have…

March 29, 2017

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Fluoride is the result of corporate scams

Fluoride is an industrial waste by-product from manufacturing aluminum and phosphate fertilizer, used to generate extra profit, based on 70…

March 29, 2017

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Youssef lives and breathes Durango

Although it’s a volunteer board, Melissa worked tirelessly to develop strategies and to act as a voice for the citizens…

March 29, 2017

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Pro-fluoride soapbox is outdated by now

Pro-fluoride soapboxers’ tactics ignore any and all up-to-date studies and their findings as well as any example or input set…

March 29, 2017

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Youssef demonstrates her ability to lead

We recognized from the onset that we shared a common passion of supporting local initiatives to better our community. I…

March 29, 2017