Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef will listen to all involved

Melissa took her role as a board member seriously. She was always prepared for meetings and ready to ask hard…

March 26, 2017

Bettin is the right person for the job

I’ve served with him on local boards and several committees, and have seen first-hand his commitment to doing things right…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

For Tipton, it adds up to nuts and nickels

Payne is Scott Tipton’s communication director, so it is expected that she defend her boss. And in defending her boss,…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Real questions for Rep. Scott Tipton

Given a chance, I would have asked: How was your vote to allow coal companies to dump toxic mining waste…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating the real life of Saint Patrick

In his despair, he prayed to Jesus for hope and peace. Like the Grinch, his heart changed from hate to…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fund Land and water conservation fund

Our group, Environmental Learning for Kids, hosts many trips each year to places like the Great Sand Dunes and the…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lake Nighthorse quiet as a graveyard

It seems some folks are more intent on maintaining their credentials with the green community than allowing the people, we…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Coleman ignorant about climate change

While certainly flattering to Coleman (with good reason), the piece contains some disturbing quotes regarding climate change. He reaches into…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The truth about the real estate fee

A fee is defined as “a payment made to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or service.”…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Let each family decide about fluoride

It is clear to me that there is much thought on both sides. It is refreshing that as a community,…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie and Bettin will work for us all

I live outside the city limits, but my family’s quality of life is greatly impacted by city policies, facilities and…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Chris Bettin for Durango City Council

Chris is very dedicated to making Durango a great place to live and has been a long-time advocate for home…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Label anti-fluoride campaign properly

This issue has a proud and long-standing tradition of attracting the ‘don’t tread on me’ crowd to its banner. My…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef is a strong candidate

I do know that I’ll be giving at least one candidate my vote, and that is Melissa Youssef. I’ve known…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Vote Youssef for Durango City Council

As her friend and colleague, I must give her an A+ character reference because she is an amazing and talented…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A plea to the common sense of voters

In 1946, when fluoride was first introduced to us as a substance that would aid in the dental health of…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Population health benefits from fluoride

Community water fluoridation (CWF) is currently recommended by all of the above highly-respected health organizations, based on the strong evidence…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why is there no fast internet at Lightner?

I have contacted the only place that is supposed to provide internet to Lightner Creek, CenturyLink, only to have them…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Get input from CDOT before plan is set

I am concerned that once again the plan will move ahead with a provision for highly increased densities and growth,…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lake plan came from an inclusive process

She claims these responses came from her opinion piece last year. Without question, there were a high number of responses…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Trump only diminishes our great nation

Part of the answer came when my husband and I were in Santa Fe a couple of weeks ago. While…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Time to build consensus on climate

As humans we believe in a great many things. Belief can be described as “an opinion or judgment in which…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Gardner should preserve methane rule

Here in the southwest corner of Colorado, we live under the nation’s largest methane “hot spot.” Oil and gas companies…

March 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

If the paper dies, how will we know?

First seven days per week…then four days…then it will be RIP! But how will we know? Especially if the obituaries…

March 23, 2017