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Accountability

Sens. Bennet and Gardner right to try to force the Senate to act responsibly

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

No one will see storm that is coming

Many of you no longer think for yourselves and believe what others lie about to make you believe them. Just…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

World needs billions of strong women

Schools want us to fit in. Society wants us to behave. Human practices have become barbaric. Animals are caged, tortured…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Submit comments on State Water Plan

Of the public input on the state plan so far, nearly half has been from the Eastern Slope and only…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Voters should re-elect Sweetie Marbury

For example, residents of the Riverview Elementary School area were concerned about the safety of the children in their area…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

New Mexico should help with airport

Olin Kane Durango

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Build homes right the first time

Don’t push the responsibility to hold down costs onto homeowners and limit their ability to be repaid for shoddy construction.…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Dolores River lands warrant protection

DRBA would like to see Southwest Colorado communities flourish with the robust recreation economy that comes with protected public lands.…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Ellen Robertsâ€™ water bill is positive step

Water is an increasingly critical issue for the Western Slope of Colorado, and we, as individuals, as a municipality and…

March 15, 2015

Letters to the Editor

White leads Durango in good direction

I was probably one of the very first persons in the Durango community to meet Dick when he arrived here…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Consider bigger picture of tax increases

There is an attitude that this isn’t a new tax. But in 1999 it was a new tax, and it…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

City should explain ¾-cent taxes

In 2005, voters approved the ¼-cent Open Space, Parks and Trails Fund, which expires in 2026. According to the city…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

White strives for healthy, vibrant city

In the years I have known Mr. White, he is a fair and thoughtful decision-maker, and he is a forward-thinking…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

‘No’ to 1A; too many taxes on the horizon

It is, however, a new tax for the years of 2020-2039. In the past few months, there are constant articles…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

City forum, election on horizon

There are several ways to cast your vote: You can mail your ballot – allowing enough time for it to…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Council spends money like no tomorrow

This current council is spending our money like there’s no tomorrow! There is a tomorrow, even though it may be…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

McHenry dedicated to logical growth

David was instrumental in helping to convince several of the City Council members to vote for the rule that one…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Marbury’s diligence is commendable

We first met Sweetie when Suzanne was the chairperson of the Durango Heritage Celebration. Sweetie enthusiastically volunteered her time to…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Take more time and vote ‘No’ on 1A

My No. 1 reason is we don’t need to decide right now. This tax does not sunset until December 2018.…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Criticisms reveal writerâ€™s true nature

Joanna Sullivan Durango

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Whiteâ€™s a voice to keep on City Council

I have known Dick since he first came to Durango, when he was eager to get involved and volunteer in…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Re-elect Dick White to City Council

I have confidence that, with Dick on the council, important issues will receive a thorough review and everyone will have…

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Marbury, White committed to community

Susan & Jim Mooney Durango

March 14, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Cundiff Park best site for sewer plant

Cundiff Park is close to the existing plant and would require little additional conduit and likely no additional pumping. For…

March 14, 2015