Letters to the Editor

Gratitude for firefighters, law enforcement during fire this week

I left work early on Wednesday, June 16, when I was notified of the wildfire that had erupted a few…

June 18, 2021

Stupidity reaches unprecedented level

It is safe to say that Christopher Hitchens was right, “Partisanship makes you stupid.” This current level of “stupidification” has…

We need the ‘For the People Act’

The House is about to vote in support of HR1, the For the People Act, then it moves on to…

Clarity needed on Russian nuclear strike capacity

I don’t know if nuclear first strike capability is possible. We need to determine if an arms race with Russia…

Allow ballot audits to show whether election was legitimate

During the 2020 national election, many states changed their rules, reportedly because of the pandemic, so that enormous numbers of…

No place for elderly, medically fragile individuals

Why is there no place to go for a blind person – Joan, age 75? She has serious medical problems…

June 15, 2021

Vote Tim Wheeler for LPEA District 4

Tim Wheeler has been an excellent LPEA director. I wholeheartedly endorse him and hope that other District 4 members will…

June 10, 2021

We connected, relieving our loneliness

People need each other. We connect with a smile, a hug, a handshake. During the pandemic, we lost these connections…

June 10, 2021

Durango missing benefits of hosting dog club events

The city of Cortez welcomed 98 dogs (yes, dogs) and their owners to Parque De Vida for an American Kennel…

June 10, 2021

Vaccine sweepstakes are unjustifiable use of taxpayer dollars

How outrageously unjustifiable to use hard-earned taxpayer funds for five state sweepstakes of $1 million each for those who have…

GOP promotes voter suppression

Regarding “Both political parties prone to suppression” (May 7) by Jack Turner: I’m sorry, Jack, not only are you wrong,…

Coram values guns over human safety

State Sen. Don Coram (R-Montrose) has been involved in bills to reduce suicides in Colorado. While this is admirable, one…

Waters should withdraw from LPEA board election

I’ve ridden the Iron Horse with Ted Compton and he is an exceptional competitor. He’s not just an amazing athlete,…

Traffic cameras needed to stop red-light runners

We have lived in Durango for 27 years, and in the last couple of years, have noticed a huge increase…

BMX qualifier event brings together, uplifts Durangoans

Today I helped at the BMX state qualifying races. (Disclosure: my grandson is racer Jack Siggins.) I worked a table…

Why not test for COVID-19 antibodies?

I have one question regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine: Why aren’t we testing for antibodies? From what I understand, it…

June 8, 2021

With help, Animas View pioneers resident ownership

As a member of the Animas View Mobile Home Park Co-op, I would like to take this opportunity to extend…

June 8, 2021

Mark Walser supports just, sustainable moves for LPEA members

I am thrilled to see Mark Walser, candidate for La Plata Electric Association District 2, stepping up to serve our…

June 5, 2021

Animas High design is lacking in warmth, gathering spaces

I begin with an apology to readers for my negativity on this subject or hurt feelings this engenders. I usually…

June 5, 2021

Vote Wheeler for LPEA for low rates

Thanks to La Plata Electric Association board and staff for pushing Tri-State to get us a rate reduction, and passing…

June 4, 2021

Humane society serves animal needs, also humans

After reading Kathryn Lee’s letter (May 19, “Thrift store charges too much”), I was reminded that we at La Plata…

June 3, 2021