Opinion

Bettin is a strong, balanced candidate

Of course, “relatability” and personality figure prominently in our consideration of the choices. While I find most of the candidates…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef will serve the whole community

I worked with Melissa on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a number of years and on the…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Good intentions gone awry with fluoride

Most of us grew up thinking fluoride was good for our teeth, helping to prevent cavities. We readily took it…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef values arts and culture

Durango is known for its abundance of riches in natural beauty, recreation and parks. All great things. We also have…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fluoride is the result of corporate scams

Fluoride is an industrial waste by-product from manufacturing aluminum and phosphate fertilizer, used to generate extra profit, based on 70…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef lives and breathes Durango

Although it’s a volunteer board, Melissa worked tirelessly to develop strategies and to act as a voice for the citizens…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Pro-fluoride soapbox is outdated by now

Pro-fluoride soapboxers’ tactics ignore any and all up-to-date studies and their findings as well as any example or input set…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef demonstrates her ability to lead

We recognized from the onset that we shared a common passion of supporting local initiatives to better our community. I…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

No one is more qualified than Youssef

Melissa Youssef has a solid background in business, finance, management and leadership, and in her twenty years as a Durango…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef will serve our community

I worked with Melissa for three years while serving on the Animas High School Board of Directors. This was during…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie shares Trumpâ€™s temperament

Both men seem bent on personally attacking anyone who opposes their opinions. Jeffery Brown Durango

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A short story about fluoride treatments

However, after not using it for a short while my teeth began to hurt. So off to the dentist, who…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie, Youssef and Bettin best choices

I have known Dean for several years through his support for the Boy Scouts of America, as a member of…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Give an exceptional leader another term

His low-key consensus-building skills, charisma, experience and insights are proven. He has been an exceptional political and civic leader on…

March 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

LPCHS deserving of Animal Planet prize

We have adopted two wonderful, loving dogs and fostered many moms and puppies. Vote online at http://bit.ly/2nM7I1Y. Kellus Sewell Durango

March 28, 2017

Editorials

SCOTUS

Democrats should find a better way to avenge Garland than opposing Gorsuch

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fluoride hurts young, old, rich and poor

I started by looking at dental fluorosis and noticed a 2010 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Kind, compassionate and hard-working

While raising three wonderful kids, she managed to start and run a successful medical billing service, Pyramid Billing, Inc. In…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef dedicated to community causes

I am grateful that in addition to her service on behalf of education and outdoor recreation, Melissa has invested time…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie, Youssef and Bettin for council

Each of these candidates has the experience and knowledge to help our community plan our future in a creative, smart…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie deserves vote for his dedication

I appreciate the breadth of Deanâ€™s talents and skills that positively influence our town. They range from improved environmental quality,…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Durango lucky to have candidate Bettin

I have known Chris for 26 years. He is a man of extreme integrity. The citizens of Durango would be…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef has leadership qualities we need

I recently had the opportunity to see firsthand how Melissa approaches challenges, problem solving and decision-making. Before taking a position,…

March 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Council will benefit from Bettinâ€™s talents

I have had the opportunity to work with Bettin when he was the board finance officer for the Sexual Assault…

March 28, 2017