Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef’s experience is vital to council

Thankfully, though, we do have a local leader who has embraced the problem and is working strenuously to address it.…

March 9, 2021

Letter: Jessika Buell is a dedicated and ethical candidate

Jessika’s work ethic is second to none. This can be seen not only as a professional, but also as a…

March 8, 2021

Letter: Youssef has navigated stormy waters

One candidate especially stands out, however, in terms of dedication, experience, collaboration and the ability to listen to all her…

Letter: Keep cycling safe in Durango area

It is important that all drivers be aware of the cyclists in and around Durango, especially as training ramps up…

Letter: Lodgers tax referendum promotes excessive tourism

There is a thing called sustainable tourism. It involves putting in place a system of proactive monitoring and checks and…

Letter: Youssef has advanced Durango, still listens

I have always been extra cautious about endorsing anyone. Four years ago, I was asked to endorse Melissa Youssef and…

Letter: Seth Furtney is ethical, dedicated choice

He has served on Durangoâ€™s Parks and Recreation Board for five years and has been a volunteer and crew boss…

Letter: Olivier Bosmans is an honest man

I met Olivier three years ago from playing pool. He helped me out. I admire him for taking care of…

Letter: Don’t tear down the old chamber building

What a wonderful place to put a visitor center – at the edge of town on the Animas River, just…

Letter: Bayfield schools need to explain layoffs

I’m a resident in the Bayfield School District and after looking at my property tax bill I found that the…

Letter: We can’t have too many choices

Life is full of choices: what to eat, where to live, how to vote, etc. Some choices we make end…

Letter: Ask LPEA to provide broadband

However, all the hype has left electric co-ops and their members in rural America with a very different reality. In…

Letter: Gratitude for Durango’s support after fire

The recent loss of my material things has been an opportunity for me to learn what truly matters most. I…

Letter: Just say ‘No’ to developing Hillcrest Golf Course

The idea that these homes would be affordable to the average Durango family is laughable. Wealthy people from Denver, Texas…

Letter: Don’t let down our guard against COVID-19

After all, where do Texans go, Durango? Will we enforce our local precautions against our biggest tourist group? Time will…

Letter: Get to know council candidates

That these seven candidates are each willing to dedicate themselves and their time to the often thankless role of public…

Letter: Youssef is a proven councilor

Jeff SchellDurango

Letter: LPEA should stay with Tri-State

La Plata Electric is an owner of Tri-State and has an investment of well over $70 million in Tri-State. Unfortunately…

Letter: Raise minimum wage, especially for single parents

What is equally disgraceful is what happens to many – yes, many – white women who have to work two…

Letter: Bosmansâ€™ technical, financial expertise needed on council

I have known his children since they were born and remember him cycling his kids to school, one on the…

March 3, 2021

Letter: Youssef valuable for leadership, continuity

Melissa is an empathetic leader who listens. Melissa possesses outstanding leadership qualities and has the depth and breadth of experience…

March 3, 2021