Opinion

Letter: Train should depart from Durango, not Rockwood

This has created many issues for the residents of Rockwood and surrounding area and has compromised the integrity of the…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney will put the service back in public service

Seth Furtney in one such person. Seth is running for City Council because he loves Durango and want to keep…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Seth Furtney is committed to Durango

This is why we are wholeheartedly endorsing Seth Furtney for City Council. Seth has served as a Parks and Recreation…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Hold Visit Durango accountable for exclusionary policy

On March 10, Visit Durango released an ad campaign labeled “Durango Tourism Matters,’’, which co-opted the language of the Civil…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Railroad schedule will harm Rockwood area

Running shorter trips, they can run more trains per day, save cost on fuel and maintenance, while charging the same…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Mask mandates are absurd

This is the absurdity of mask mandates. Each of us, in the pursuit of life and happiness, should continue the…

March 20, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Council deserves better than Furtney

I am writing in response to comments made by City Council candidate Seth Furtney to the Durango Herald. Furtney was…

March 19, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Governor blunders with ‘MeatOut Day’ proclamation

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March 19, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Youssef, Lockwood, Buell are the right combination

My vote goes to the contingent of Mellisa Youssef, for her council experience and ability to truly listen to our…

March 19, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youseff has earned our trust for another term

She has raised a family here and been a moving force behind the school systems, the nonprofits, the medical providers,…

March 18, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote Youssef and Buell for City Council

Melissa has a huge capacity to learn the truth behind difficult issues and come to a well-balanced decision. We are…

March 18, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney overcomes challenges and collaborates

He’s a doer. I put things in a “honey-do” pile and they magically reappear sewed, taped, glued, welded … fixed.…

March 18, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax increase

Don’t we already suffer from the large increase in tourists crowding our streets and parking, coming from states that have…

March 18, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell is hard-working, passionate entrepreneur

I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Jessika over the last six years. Not only is she a hard-working…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney will support new ideas, policies

Perhaps more importantly, I believe that Seth has shown he has the fortitude, as do our more recently elected City…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney, Youssef will continue progress

Seth also has been studying the financial issues of the city. He can provide solutions to continue the forward momentum…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buell offers out-of-the-ordinary leadership

I have had the opportunity to know Jessika on a professional level as well as a personal level. This is…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax ‘selling of Durango’

A number of them bought properties, driving housing costs even further beyond what is affordable for working-class residents. Yes, restaurants…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote ‘No’ on lodgers tax, support parking garage

The need to spend more money on attracting tourists is not known at this time. Durango is no longer a…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney is dedicated to trails work

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March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Vote Youssef, Lockwood, Buell trifecta for council

Rather than look at each individual candidate, I have evaluated the candidates based on their skills, knowledge and how well…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: McCorry demonstrates dedication, williness to serve

This is the behavior I observed of Lisa McCorry, candidate for Durango City Council: I observed Ms. McCorry for twelve…

March 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Letter: An alternative vision for golf course, Ewing Mesa

And similar transportation to formerly Ewing Mesa, later renamed Durango Mesa Park (Feb. 11, “Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod…

March 17, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Bill to phase out single-use plastic is timely, wise

In a nutshell, House Bill 21-1162 will ban the use of single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam by retail stores and…

March 17, 2021