Opinion

Letter: Jessika Buell is energetic innovator

Not only is she smart, dedicated, ambitious, loyal and a hard worker, she is also just an amazing human. We,…

March 11, 2021

Letter: Lockwood exhibits commitment to service

communications skills from a 30-year legal career. A graduate of Leadership La Plata, he is committed to serving our community.…

March 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell offers support for small business

I have known Jessika for six years and my perspective is unique, as I do not only know and see…

March 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youseff, Furtney best picks for council

However, two of my choices will be to re-elect Melissa Youseff and to elect Seth Furtney. I have seen both…

March 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: How will Capitol rioters spent their stimulus checks?

I guess they will need it for their defense – or will Trump come to the rescue? He said he…

March 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef helped keep the city going in pandemic

Looking back, our community managed better than most through this horrible time in no small part because of the effective…

March 11, 2021

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Frank Lockwood has the time and integrity for Council

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March 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Editorials

Our View: Vote ‘Yes’ on lodgers tax ballot question

The current tax of 2% does not go as far as it did when it was instituted in 1980. In…

March 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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