Letters to the Editor

Youssef, Lockwood, Buell are the right combination

My vote goes to the contingent of Mellisa Youssef, for her council experience and ability to truly listen to our…

March 19, 2021

Letter: Youseff has earned our trust for another term

She has raised a family here and been a moving force behind the school systems, the nonprofits, the medical providers,…

Letter: Vote Youssef and Buell for City Council

Melissa has a huge capacity to learn the truth behind difficult issues and come to a well-balanced decision. We are…

Letter: Furtney overcomes challenges and collaborates

He’s a doer. I put things in a “honey-do” pile and they magically reappear sewed, taped, glued, welded … fixed.…

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax increase

Don’t we already suffer from the large increase in tourists crowding our streets and parking, coming from states that have…

Letter: Buell is hard-working, passionate entrepreneur

I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Jessika over the last six years. Not only is she a hard-working…

Letter: Furtney will support new ideas, policies

Perhaps more importantly, I believe that Seth has shown he has the fortitude, as do our more recently elected City…

Letter: Furtney, Youssef will continue progress

Seth also has been studying the financial issues of the city. He can provide solutions to continue the forward momentum…

Letter: Buell offers out-of-the-ordinary leadership

I have had the opportunity to know Jessika on a professional level as well as a personal level. This is…

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax ‘selling of Durango’

A number of them bought properties, driving housing costs even further beyond what is affordable for working-class residents. Yes, restaurants…

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, support parking garage

The need to spend more money on attracting tourists is not known at this time. Durango is no longer a…

Letter: Furtney is dedicated to trails work

Connie WianDurango

Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council

Rather than look at each individual candidate, I have evaluated the candidates based on their skills, knowledge and how well…

Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve

This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Durango City Council: I observed Ms. McCorry for twelve…

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

And similar transportation to formerly Ewing Mesa, later renamed Durango Mesa Park (Feb. 11, “Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod…

Letter: Buell has a get-it-done approach

She can build a website or start a business. She is hardworking and knowledgeable. She knows Durango and what makes…

Letter: Youssef’s work with youth inclusive, supportive

I joined MYAC because I wanted to represent the students’ voice to local government, as well as provide meaningful services…

Letter: Wendt is the underdog we need

Harrison is not phased by the negativity that is tossed his way. I do not think any other candidate has…

Letter: Youssef is strong, steady, inspiring

Denny EhlersDurango

Letter: Youssef and Bosmans top the list of council candidates

Melissa Youseff has proven herself, leading and serving this community through very difficult times. She is hard-working, thoughtful, reasonable, and…

Letter: Vote ‘Yes” on lodgers tax ballot issue

With this funding, our local cultural nonprofit organizations, facilities and events can do even more to increase our residents’ quality…

Letter: Lodgers tax is good for Durango’s ecosystem

With sound management practices for our resources, our grasses flourish. When our grass is optimal, the products we derive from…