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A few questions for city residents concerning the Durango Fire Protection District: Should city residents vote ourselves a new tax to fund a service that will be at the same level with no change to...
DATE: Oct. 24, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I have read all the letters about the pros and cons of Ballot Issue 4A. There are legitimate arguments to make on both sides. It is a close call. I believe we need to support 4A for the...
DATE: Oct. 24, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I would like to recommend an exceptional candidate to the 9-R school board. Suzanne Carlson stands out from the crowd because she is absolutely passionate about the education, health, nutrition and...
DATE: Oct. 23, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
As a former teacher, I would like to express my gratitude to both Julie Levy and Floyd Patterson for their support for Proposition 103. It sometimes isnt easy or popular to do the right thing....
DATE: Oct. 23, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Having been a volunteer firefighter/ambulance driver in a small town for a number of years, I understand the naivety of those speaking out against Ballot Issue 4A. Until weve actually seen someone...
DATE: Oct. 22, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Decisions are always hard, but one decision that will not be hard on our ballot is to vote Suzanne Carlson for school board. She is thoughtful and fair. I have known her for several years and she...
DATE: Oct. 22, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
For six months, La Plata County voters have been bombarded with misinformation about Ballot Issue 4A.It has been repeatedly implied that city of Durango residents currently do not pay their fair...
DATE: Oct. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Having 34 years of insurance agency experience and having served on the citizens committee that provided input to Durango Fire & Rescue Authority, I would like to offer the residents covered by...
DATE: Oct. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
We believe the Durango school board would be served well with the election of Stephanie Moran. Stephanie is an educator who is well-spoken, thoughtful and whose experience gives her high marks in...
DATE: Oct. 19, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
It is unfortunate that The Durango Herald has come out with a negative recommendation for Ballot issue 4A (Oct. 9). The current operating agreement between the Durango Fire Department, the Hermosa...
DATE: Oct. 19, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
There are two public service issues on the Nov. 1 ballot that will affect every Durango resident.Approval of ballot issue 2A would authorize the city to borrow $4 million at an interest rate of...
DATE: Oct. 18, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
A year and a half ago, my husband suffered a traumatic brain injury while riding his bicycle down Hesperus Hill. I am happy to report that he has made a complete recovery. A key factor in his...
DATE: Oct. 18, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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