Opinion

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

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Frank Lockwood has a passion to create solutions

Vincent Onorato AlfaitPacific Grove. Calif.

March 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Seth Furtney has principled plans

Kent FordDurango

March 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Jessika Buell is a voice for small business

honesty and no-nonsense approach to her businesses and everything she manages will bring transparency and accountability to City Council; and…

March 9, 2021

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 6, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Let’s practice civil discourse

It’s bipartisan behavior

March 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 5, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Assembly needs to step up on redistricting conundrum

Assembly needs to help resolve problem

March 4, 2021

Letters to the Editor

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…

March 4, 2021