Letters to the Editor

Keep co-op a local operation

I count myself among the more than 200 members who supported a petition aimed at voting in a new board,…

April 25, 2015

Beware of trade agreement in the works

But there’s something that’s been going on behind closed doors for years that has even more serious implications – that’s…

April 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Vote for those not beholden to bullies

If the LPEA membership needed a wake-up call, this must surely be it. So, let us get out and vote…

April 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Weigh in on thrift store management

So many volunteers and paid staff have given years of hard work and effort to provide not only money for…

April 25, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Going off the grid, away from ‘greenies’

So, will the “greenies” be bringing in outside money and help to buy another LPEA election? In a previous election,…

April 23, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Pay child care workers a decent wage

The sad truth is that the preschool teachers and aides entrusted to taking such good care of our youngest children,…

April 23, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Dubit for District 2 seat on LPEA board

The LPEA board is an important local institution and will benefit from Greggâ€™s knowledge and skills. Gregg is an experienced…

April 23, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Pay equity is simple matter of fairness

Many dismiss the gender pay gap as a matter of choices women make. Yet, women who make the same educational…

April 22, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Each has a right to his own beliefs

It is just like the government wanting a percentage to spend on things I do not believe in. My 10…

April 22, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Alinksy’s protegees run La Plata County

Taxes are going up, the Utes are going to build the new terminal because the casino brings in so much…

April 19, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Synapse triggered ‘redskin’ comments

Take his recent comments on the House floor questioning why we should concern ourselves with public schools using racially denigrating…

April 19, 2015

$Plan ahead for fracking rigs’ return$

Letters to the Editor

Plan ahead for fracking rigs’ return

They’ve already spent millions drilling test wells in western La Plata County, and we know the Mancos Shale contains hydrocarbons.…

April 19, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Durango should show more compassion

Sherry Wilmoth Durango

April 19, 2015

Letters to the Editor

‘Humane’ goes for local thrift store, too

The director transfers 50 animals to other shelters and euthanizes another 25 to contain the “problem.” Of the original 92…

April 19, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Brown’s quote full of priceless irony

Davitt M. Armstrong Durango

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Police should learn de-escalation skills

I want to clarify that it was not my intention to dismiss the dangers in police work. My point is…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

SUCAP provides many valuable services

Scott Sallinger Durango

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Attend DNF annual meeting and vote

From 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Powerhouse Museum, DNF will host its annual meeting where these questions plus…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Seeking to serve LPEA with integrity

I would like to see the board consider reasonable uses of new and emerging power supplies and technologies; see a…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Support LPOSC to preserve open space

Through conservation easements, LPOSC works with private land owners and municipalities to permanently protect open space, wildlife habitat, wetlands, recreational…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Permitted parking is a bad joke

Shiny ones, lighted and with parts that move and make happy noises. They should be painted orange – blaze orange…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Residents should not face parking fee

Geez, let’s just gate off East Third and Fourth avenues if we’re that special. The parking problem is because our…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Permitted parking would help residents

Not only can residents not park in front of their own houses, but people are not considerate of where the…

April 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Experience valuable for LPEA board

LPEA is a business, and I know how to run a successful business. After a tragic fire in 2008, Seasons,…

April 16, 2015