Letters to the Editor

Do not burden homeowners for airport

Here’s a concept: Why don’t the airlines pay for it? They make all the money! James Cole Durango

March 12, 2016

Caucus system is an outdated sham

David Stroud Durango

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Protect local homeowners, not the airport

It sounds like Ron, the city and the county want a recession-proof tax. Meanwhile, residents receive the opposite. They become…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Main Ave. losing its character, history

These are our institutions and our history. As these unique establishments are forced to close their doors because of rental…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

DUI court a proven successful model

The proposal by Minot is timely, considering Colorado’s new DUI law, which makes the fourth impaired-driving charge in a lifetime…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Recycled or trash, bag shredded paper

There are lots of ways one can unintentionally litter. I’d like to point out one – the process of trashing…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Voting honors those who fought for right

When I was growing up, watching my parents and other loved ones vote, I often questioned what the point and…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

The ballot is still stronger than bullets

Voting impacts all of our lives; a vote makes the decision between two or more candidates, but a large assortment…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Insurance company wrong on immunity

According to Colorado Revised Statutes 24-10-106, “Sovereign immunity is waived by a public entity in an action for injuries resulting…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Come together to help homeless people

Homeless people endure all sorts of things. There are hundreds of reasons why someone is homeless or unemployed. They could…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Figure out how to fund education

Democrats have brought up some solutions, making community college completely free; Hillary’s plan is to make public college and universities…

March 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Be proactive in reducing wildfire risk

Research shows that while fire suppression costs are high and only getting higher, it’s the other costs, such as human…

March 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support Champagne for district attorney

Christian Champagne has been your assistant district attorney for the last seven years, and was the first person I hired…

March 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Lammons is experienced, dedicated, fair

Elaine Newton Ignacio

March 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Gun fights

Legislative efforts to eliminate all laws about firearms are becoming repetitive

March 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Add tangible steps to state climate plan

It is for these reasons that I’m happy to see the introduction of House Bill 1004, a bill that would…

March 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Let Francisco’s building keep its portico

Also, as many have pointed out, this portico does indeed provide a public good by shielding people from weather and…

March 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Stand up for our open public lands

These lands give Coloradans access to some of the most beautiful places on Earth and make possible our state’s amazing…

March 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Lammons has the experience to be DA

Ben Lammons is the most experienced attorney in the race and has been a career prosecutor for 21 years. He…

March 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Free tax help is available in Durango

Most taxpayers with incomes of up to $54,000 qualify for our service. Taxpayers who are age 60 or older can…

March 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Chamber letter ignored neighbors’ safety

The letter contains not a single word about the dangerous and destructive levels of air, dust and noise pollution and…

March 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Mountains of feces spoil local trails

But hiking here has become soiled by irresponsible dog owners who hike and bike in our parks and on trails.…

March 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Leave Silverton Mountain terrain as is

During the Feb. 10 county commissioners meeting, Silverton Mountain employees came before commissioners, asking them to go the BLM and…

March 5, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Be an informed and active voter

If, as a Republican, you have not spoken out against these policy proposals, then you are guilty of allowing your…

March 5, 2016