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Letters to the Editor

Bussian had gift of finding common ground

I would look forward to our discussions, and we could find common ground, and he had a great way to…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Stealing does not bring about tolerance

It seems to me that those who shout “tolerance of each other” and “co-exist” are not willing to give the…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Crosses are not just religious symbols

The point is that a cross can mean anything, not just a religious symbol. In this case, it is a…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

It is uncool to skip wearing bike helmets

Right when I learned how to ride my first bike, I was taught the importance of a helmet. I know…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Bureau of Reclamation rains on parade

As a government entity, the BOR has the task of being stewards of the public property for all of us.…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

E. coli evidence is ample for reusable bags

She claims an Internet search found no articles linking E. coli and recyclable bans. Perhaps she needs to take an…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Why stop at bags? Council should go bigger

Because of the new tariff, fewer people would drive to get food. Climate change/global warming would necessarily benefit. If the…

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Using reusable bags is just common sense

It’s time for the grumblers to really look at what they’re complaining about: America has entered a new phase where…

July 27, 2013

Editorials

Obamacare

is right to market the coming health-insurance exchange energetically

July 27, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Help end child hunger by donating food

ECHO Food Bank in Farmington sent more than 5,000 backpacks filled with ready-to-eat foods home with kids from 17 area…

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Ultra-liberal minority pushing bag ban

Virtually everything sold in the supermarket is packaged in — guess what? – non-reusable packaging! And what is not already…

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Colo. doesn’t allow us to stand our ground

If one were to run from a mountain lion, one could expect to be pursued, run down and eaten. To…

July 24, 2013

Editorials

Energy planning

Tipton’s House measure knocks land management out of balance

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Obama, media fanning racism flames

Does anyone remember the white riots nationwide after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing his white wife and her white…

July 24, 2013

Editorials

Politics over progress

Congressional Republicans aim low with an agenda of nothing but ‘no’

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Thank firefighters through ‘Sock It To Me’

High-quality socks are something they need, and the donations that we all make will say “thank you” to our firefighters.…

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Plastics industry pushing support of its bags

Many of the letters see the effort as an intrusion into the freedom of the consumer, failing to recognize that…

July 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Name mountain for Dylan now and forever

My sincere sympathy to his family and blessings on all who support me with this wish. Gladys M. Brady Colorado…

July 23, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Educate about bags, do not require fee

Why did they even bother having a City Council meeting July 16? Any arguments or protests by opponents of the…

July 23, 2013

Editorials

Water

Nighthorse gives Durango a welcome cushion, but not an excuse to grow foolishly

July 23, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Christian pastors fail to talk about wars

The Iraq War was to create a “vibrant democracy in the Middle East.” The cost was 4,500 American and 100,000…

July 23, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Pets could cause problems via reusable bags

I’m sure that I and others are not paranoid that sneezing at the cashier counter could possibly result from allergies…

July 21, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Pool our energy for a big monsoon, snow year

Since growing up here (I’m 52), I’ve seen much change and have read many letters to the editor. My request…

July 21, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Alternate legal suite could resolve bag issues

In order to simplify the edict that the City Council seems poised to enact, I propose these laws be created…

July 21, 2013