Opinion

Experience shows the value of fluoride

Upon visiting my periodontist recently, I asked his opinion on fluoride in the water of Durango. Should it be discontinued…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Rejection of ban is profoundly American

Trump says this makes us look weak. It actually shows we are strong. It shows we mean what we say…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Youssef is an outstanding council choice

Her track record serving on the Durango Parks and Recreation Board demonstrates her values. She consistently listens carefully, works hard…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Leadership makes Youssef best candidate

When I was a science teacher at Durango High School serving on the DHS Strategic Planning Committee, and there was…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Learn to put your facts into perspective

We are buying and consuming foods that contain cyanide, formaldehyde and many other deadly poisons. These are terrifying facts we…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Leave fluoride decision to medical field

A Google search is not science. Please research real, peer-reviewed studies going back almost a century. Fluoride is safe and…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef will listen to all involved

Melissa took her role as a board member seriously. She was always prepared for meetings and ready to ask hard…

March 26, 2017

Editorials

Comprehensive plan

Maintaining character, quality of life emphasized in 2017 plan revision

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Bettin is the right person for the job

I’ve served with him on local boards and several committees, and have seen first-hand his commitment to doing things right…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

For Tipton, it adds up to nuts and nickels

Payne is Scott Tipton’s communication director, so it is expected that she defend her boss. And in defending her boss,…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Real questions for Rep. Scott Tipton

Given a chance, I would have asked: How was your vote to allow coal companies to dump toxic mining waste…

March 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating the real life of Saint Patrick

In his despair, he prayed to Jesus for hope and peace. Like the Grinch, his heart changed from hate to…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fund Land and water conservation fund

Our group, Environmental Learning for Kids, hosts many trips each year to places like the Great Sand Dunes and the…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lake Nighthorse quiet as a graveyard

It seems some folks are more intent on maintaining their credentials with the green community than allowing the people, we…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Coleman ignorant about climate change

While certainly flattering to Coleman (with good reason), the piece contains some disturbing quotes regarding climate change. He reaches into…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The truth about the real estate fee

A fee is defined as “a payment made to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or service.”…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Let each family decide about fluoride

It is clear to me that there is much thought on both sides. It is refreshing that as a community,…

March 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brookie and Bettin will work for us all

I live outside the city limits, but my family’s quality of life is greatly impacted by city policies, facilities and…

March 24, 2017

Editorials

DECA at DHS

Durango students are making a big difference moving forward

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Chris Bettin for Durango City Council

Chris is very dedicated to making Durango a great place to live and has been a long-time advocate for home…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Label anti-fluoride campaign properly

This issue has a proud and long-standing tradition of attracting the ‘don’t tread on me’ crowd to its banner. My…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Melissa Youssef is a strong candidate

I do know that I’ll be giving at least one candidate my vote, and that is Melissa Youssef. I’ve known…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Vote Youssef for Durango City Council

As her friend and colleague, I must give her an A+ character reference because she is an amazing and talented…

March 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A plea to the common sense of voters

In 1946, when fluoride was first introduced to us as a substance that would aid in the dental health of…

March 24, 2017