Letters to the Editor

Unaffiliated have no voice in caucuses

I wanted to say if you want your preference known before the general election (when the candidates are already chosen,)…

October 31, 2015

Homeless situation is cause for concern

Walking through the parks and having them beg is another issue I have encountered. I walk to work every day.…

October 31, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Stahnke’s focus is on solving problems

Brie brings to the school board the rare ability to break down complex problems into clear, concise, and understandable options,…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Push sewer upgrade cost to developers

Instead of using this threat of increased rates to scare locals into voting to keep the sewer plant in its…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ for county fiscal sustainability

In my opinion, the county has responded well, cutting and controlling expenses and dipping into reserves to cover the significant…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

‘No’ to 2B; do the sewer plant right

Most people would agree that we should have moved the plant back then as the cost was minimal compared to…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Vote no on city’s quick-fix bond

Now at the last minute, officials are using scare tactics to get us to approve the $68 million bond so…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Cross country handled issue head-on

I, for one, am proud that my daughter is a member of this wonderful team of kids and adults who…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Keep the sewer plant, move other stuff

None of us was around when the sewer plant was put in its current location and we probably won’t vote…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

City looked at options – vote ‘yes’ on 2B

The city commissioned a detailed evaluation of constructing equivalent plants at four sites. The estimated cost for renovation of the…

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Provide long-term care for mentally ill

Melissa Lescallette Durango

October 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Voting down 2B will not move facility

The Durango Chamber of Commerce wants you to know details about Ballot Question 2B: This initiative is asking the voters…

October 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

City does not handle idea of waste well

However, these are easy accolades to claim given the setting of the Animas River Valley and the great people who…

October 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Sheldon will work creatively for 9-R

Matt is a humble, hard-working guy who knows how to overcome challenges. He would never brag that he combined his…

October 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Use Lake Nighthorse to fix sewage issue

Since it is apparent that there will be no receational use of the reservoir in the foreseeable future, it should…

October 27, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Women’s health is facing a witch hunt

It’s based on Christian conservative Republicans’ religious beliefs. They’ll decide if a mother has to die so that the unborn…

October 27, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Question 1A is modest, needed, overdue

However, Question 1A seems like a pretty easy one on which to make an informed decision. As part of this…

October 26, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Upgrade at Santa Rita is the only option

The letter to the editor from John Ballew, chair of the city’s Utilities Commission (Herald, Oct. 20), is more diplomatic…

October 26, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘No’ on city’s sewer plant remodel

Spending $68 million, before the unimaginable cost overruns, is too much for the status quo. Just the other day the…

October 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Support Sheldon for District 9-R board

As campus visit coordinator, Matt worked to energize and spark creativity into the Fort Lewis’ campus visit program, and was…

October 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Say ‘Yes’ to sewer plant ballot measure

I considered voting “No” on 2B in hopes that the City Council might reconsider relocating downstream and away from Santa…

October 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Sewer plant proposal rates a ‘no’ vote

Disgusting: About the only thing you can say about putting biking, walking, kayaking, playing and most especially eating in the…

October 24, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Vote for the river, vote for sewer bond

When I read that the current location was being considered, I was skeptical. Fortunately, so were city councilors. They directed…

October 24, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Spend wisely before asking for more

As a cattle rancher, I would pay an especially large share of this tax. Many farmers and ranchers make an…

October 24, 2015