Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef has proved herself on council

Over the past 15 years, I have worked with Melissa Youssef on several volunteer projects, the most notable of which…

March 11, 2021

Letter: Seth Furtney does his research

Councilor. There are diverse views on most issues, and Seth will review both sides and look for a sustainable solution.…

March 11, 2021

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Letter: Science teachers are key to future challenges

This makes the high school science teacher now the most important person for our future. It will be science teachers…

March 11, 2021

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Letter: Frank Lockwood has the time and integrity for Council

Werner HeiberDurango

March 11, 2021

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Letter: Frank Lockwood is an enthusiastic problem-solver

Over the last few years I have had the privilege of working with him in the context of various nonprofit…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Consider mental health needs of Bayfield students

I’m asking the Bayfield School Board to consider student and staffing needs and determine whether a school resource officer is…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Jessika Buell represents the real Durango

It takes a high level of professionalism, experience and overall business knowledge to be an effective City Council member. That…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Advocate for change without terrorizing people

Neither public officials nor private industry representatives should be personally harassed by their fellow citizens. We are all able to…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Lodgers tax proposal will exacerbate problems

Tourism is important to our economy, but by approving the lodgers tax ballot measure, the City Council has ignored some…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Hotelier supports lodgers tax increase

Tourism has been a great entry-level position for many of us and can blossom into an amazing career path, which…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Jessika Buell is a hard-working, positive force for City Council

She is approachable and has the energy and skills to be a positive influence on the City Council to make…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: As Broadway play, COVID-19 flops

Researchers in Southern California have found that the number of infections was many times higher than the number of confirmed…

March 10, 2021

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Letter: Let’s talk about things instead of demonizing each other

Wright advises us to “be very fearful of the people we put in power.“ She is apparently fearful and wants…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Frank Lockwood is capable and committed

We have known Frank since 2007, and we are pleased to count him as a friend. He has the capability,…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Durango bike racks need beefing up

People are looking for a place where parents can tell their children, “Go with your bike.” I wonder now if…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Seth Furtney has the right stuff for council

Having served on the faculty at Fort Lewis College (professor of chemistry) for nearly 30 years and more recently as…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: No one is instilling fear, depriving rights

No one is instilling fear, depriving Constitutional rights, or manipulating the public. This is all lies, proven by the fact…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Support lodgers tax for sustainable tourism funding

As a small business owner and an employer in our region, I would like to encourage our community to reconsider…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Melissa Youssef supports solutions for unhoused community

She soldiered through four crisis-laden years, yet is willing to continue to serve. Working through such challenging circumstances provided invaluable…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Youssef, Buell and Bosmans for City Council

We have seen her bring good judgment, civility, honesty, fair-mindedness and great experience to her role on council. Most of…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Harrison Wendt is the young, progressive voice we need

Take, for example, his thoughts on the proposed increase to the lodgers tax. The increase would raise the price of…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Moving golf course is a bad idea

Relocating Hillcrest Golf Course? Where and at what cost? The current location of the golf course is perfect. It’s centrally…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Getting vaccine prompts joy, hope

For every public health course Iâ€™ve taught, there is a point where I see students sit visibly lower in their…

March 9, 2021

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Letter: Frank Lockwood has a passion to create solutions

Vincent Onorato AlfaitPacific Grove. Calif.

March 9, 2021