Letters to the Editor

Paul Black good for business

I have lived in Durango for several years, and it is clear we need a fresh perspective on business development…

September 26, 2024

Candidates support ‘The State’ being in charge with women losing freedoms

Warning! Two candidates for our Colorado Assembly have stated they will ignore 51% of their constituency, the women and girls…

September 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Slow down: Time’s a’wastin’

To tell you the truth, I think maybe society isn’t a very healthy to be in with today’s technology, AI…

September 21, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Looking over your shoulder

The Animas River path is an added asset to Durango, enjoyed by many people of all ages and abilities. It’s…

September 21, 2024

Letters to the Editor

U.S. departure from Afghanistan

The desire to paint the Biden administration in a negative light during this election often recalls the tragedy of the…

September 21, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Elect Paul Black for District 3 county commissioner

La Plata County is in need of greater diversity on the Board of County Commissioners, particularly in representing our rural…

September 21, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka: A leader for all of La Plata County

As a lifelong Republican, I don’t take my votes lightly. I look for candidates who have the experience, a proven…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Put Next Step on the April ballot

Next Step would permanently change downtown Durango. Perhaps for better, perhaps for worse. Such a consequential, and a controversial, decision…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

The stealth assault

We keep hearing cries of “protect our democracy” from the Democrats and our news media does little to shed light…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Protecting democracy

A recent editor letter invited readers to explain how countywide voting for commissioners is protecting democracy. To begin, La Plata…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote down the Colorado gun and ammo tax

There’s an analogy that says democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. This is…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

A proven champion for small business

As a small-business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how Matt Salka’s leadership has positively impacted our local business community. During his…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Public needs more information about Electoral College

The title of Mike Littwin’s Opinion page article in Sept. 8’s paper includes this startling statement: “Too bad your vote…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for Paul Black to make county government work better for the people

As a water and land lawyer, I have worked closely with Paul Black for many years. Paul is a farmer,…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for education

As an educator who taught preschool through grad school, I implore you to vote for teachers and friends of education…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Sept. 17, Constitution Day (and Citizenship Day) is the beginning of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 through 23. This year marks…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Biden and Harris got us out of Afghanistan; Trump made sure the Taliban took over

Biden’s greatest achievement was the evacuation of our troops from Afghanistan. Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump all failed to get…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Make respect real again

Politically, I respect the gifts of conservatism and the gifts of liberalism. They each have useful contributions and ideas for…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

A response to school bond letter

Jason Mietchen’s letter to the editor (Sept. 6) had a number of interesting points ranging from good observations to misinformed…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Salka is true advocate for families

I want to share my experience with Matt Salka and why he has my full support for reelection as county…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

The characters of this year’s presidential candidates

The many policy issues in November’s presidential election pale in relevance compared to the stark difference in character between the…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Jeff Hurd for Congress

As a native son, Jeff Hurd knows our Western Slope of Colorado. He raises his family in Grand Junction, where…

September 10, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ on Initiative 310

I am writing to encourage Colorado voters to vote yes on Initiative 310, open primaries/ranked choice voting. I live in…

September 10, 2024