Letter to the Editor: Individual choice and freedoms vs. public health

The recent decision by the Arizona GOP to insert an 1864 bill into the lives of Arizona women ignores a critical and foundational fact. Any legislature exists to determine and codify the major… Read moreLetter to the Editor: For local, GOP and 'we the people' not lining up

Mr. Resnick’s letter on March 2 is a reminder that “our everyday lifestyle choices have the greatest potential to lessen” the impacts to our planet and life-forms it sustains, as “each of us i… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Letter spurs more thoughts of taking care of planet

I was shocked by the announcement of a homeless day center opening in my neighborhood without the community's input. The site is within three blocks of five schools. My son catches the bus acr… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Parent concerned with new center for unsheltered

It doesn’t make sense for Flagstaff First to criticize the Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) for only addressing carbon neutrality. Read moreLetter to the Editor: Reasons provided on why CNP makes sense

We write to you as mothers, women and elected officials deeply concerned about the recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court to uphold a near-total abortion ban. This ruling, based on an ou… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Elected officials promise to battle near-total abortion ban

“Water Online” is a professional journal for water managers and technology developers providing up-to-date water industry news. The April 10 issue featured “Biden Harris Administration Finaliz… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Local says Biden’s PFAS regulations will save lives

In response to the article "Flagstaff City Council retains Carbon Neutrality Plan, despite efforts to reprioritize" -- I was delighted to read that FF has finally positioned themselves to plac… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Challenger of CNP details shortcomings with it

Unfortunately, the recent Daily Sun front page article about Flagstaff First's efforts to add Wildfire, Flooding, and Drought as top priorities in the Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) missed the m… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Local says Flagstaff's CNP 'half a Climate Action Plan'

Regarding: Council keeps hands off Carbon Neutrality Plan article, March 28, 2024 Read moreLetter to the Editor: Support shown for failed effort to add 'risks' to city's Carbon Neutrality Plan

Thank you for the article from the Council meeting of 3/26/24. Read moreLetter to the Editor: Putting the math into Flagstaff's CNP

Would Jesus vote for Trump? Read moreLetter to the Editor: Questions to consider

For the past 10-plus years, residents of Flagstaff have had an opportunity to attend a very special event each summer -- Thunder Over Flagstaff. Thunder Over Flagstaff (TOF) has been a private… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Thunder Over Flagstaff will be missed

It’s frustrating to watch lawmakers in Congress repeatedly fail to pass legislation that would truly help people, even on such a clearly bipartisan issue as improving prescription access and l… Read moreLetter to the Editor: A push to reform PBM practices

Electric vehicles (EV’s) offer numerous benefits in many settings. They are less expensive to operate, especially in rural settings with long driving distances, and to maintain, thanks to havi… Read moreLetter to the Editor: County going to gas for vehicles again considered wrong move

My hands slipped with sweat on the tape measure I was using to record the diameter of a tree for a research project. In the over 100-degree heat, I became overwhelmed with fear of what rising … Read moreLetter to the Editor: State urged to continue reducing particle pollution

Governing cities, states or nations is a business, and as such, each function best when responsibilities are clearly designated to different agencies and agencies communicate with each other w… Read moreLetter to the Editor: 'Flagstaff First' viewed as using bait and switch tactics

Given our realities of climate and weather, why, oh why do we call this week "Spring Break?" As Zelmo Zartmann used to write, is this some sort of sick joke? Read moreLetter to the Editor: Spring break no break from 'realities of climate and weather'

I am writing to express my support for the recent poll commissioned by Education Forward Arizona, highlighting the importance of postsecondary education in Arizona. The poll's findings reflect… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Local longtime educator shows support for Achieve60AZ goal

When Ann Heitland retired in 2015, she had intended to focus on writing historical fiction or a memoir. But then Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election, and everything changed. Her focus immed… Read moreLetter to the Editor: A sendoff for Heitland, Orcutt

Flagstaff has one of the most expensive housing markets in Arizona. Over the past decade, home prices have soared a staggering 136%, and fair-market rents escalated by 56%, according to data c… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Resident praises Flagstaff senators

Dear editor, I would like to reach out to all of your readers in hope of saving them some grief during one of the worst times of their life. Read moreLetter to the Editor: Story on DNR patient shared to spare others grief

Caylie Castillo recently wrote opposing SB 1198 that would allow those with Concealed Weapons Permits (CWP) to carry their firearms on public university property. As justification for this pos… Read moreLetter to the Editor: In response to comments in letter on SB 1198

Why is the radical referendum for Arizona Abortion Access Act dangerous? The petition initiative would remove protections in clinics for women’s health including a doctor’s care and allow abor… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Is the AZ Abortion Amendment Referendum safe?

This Tuesday, March 19, Flagstaff City Council will vote on a zoning change that will affect our city far into the future. The change will allow residential dwellings on all land now zoned “pu… Read moreLetter to the Editor: A warning about the zoning change going to city council

Dear Editor: Truth be told, I love hanging out with people who are different from me. Different skin colors, backgrounds, opinions and world views. Why? Because you challenge and stretch me. Y… Read moreLetter to the Editor: What the world needs now ...

I was disgusted reading the Pope's suggestion (10 March 2024: "Pope: Ukraine should have the courage of 'white flag’"). As has been clearly articulated innumerable times, and acted upon for mo… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Pope the one who should feel shame, not Ukraine, reader says

Our country has always stood to protect freedom and fight fascism. We need to continue our support for a free Europe. Read moreLetter to the Editor: Congress urged to continue backing Ukraine

Are we better off? Yes! Remember Biden's leadership to control the pandemic, provide help for struggling families, rebuild our infrastructure, control inflation, support our worker's unions, r… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Biden's accomplishments stand as proof of leadership for voter

Why does Walgreens Street still exist? They bailed on the town with their distribution center years ago. Surely there are other more worthy people and things that could take its place! Schwan’… Read moreLetter to the Editor: When it comes to street name, where's Walgreens?

Withholding $61 billion in aid to Ukraine (two-thirds of that to American munitions and military equipment suppliers) means that Ukraine falls to Russia and every autocrat knows they can invad… Read moreLetter to the Editor: For veteran, Ukraine aid more than assisting another country

Glad to see letters to the editor back in our local newspaper. Lots of especially thought-provoking ones in Saturday's paper (all essentially climate change related). Read moreLetter to the Editor: Read says civic engagement a focus in fighting climate change

Another gun-related bill has advanced in the Arizona Senate, but this time pushing for acceptance of firearms on college campuses. Senate Bill 1198 would prohibit the governing board of any un… Read moreLetter to the Editor: NAU alum argues bill allowing guns on college campuses the wrong approach