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High court behind two ways to curb legal costs

Lawyers are expensive. Lawsuits are expensive. But it is sometimes more costly in the long run not to have legal counsel. This is certainly a statewide problem but also affects L...

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Public-lands position based in history, reality

It’s been an interesting start to my summer. Responding to a reporter’s question of whether I’d be thinking about running for the U.S. Senate during the interim, I answered honestly that I’d...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Headlines were mixed on the eve of war

Americans had just finished their Thanksgiving holiday and were looking ahead now toward Christmas 1941. The world around them was in its second year of World War II. They had heard Presiden...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Not another day care

A glance into the Powerhouse Science Center’s plight

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Clean water

Colorado’s rivers exemplify the need for healthy environmental regulation

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Holistic farming

Care for soil—not more chemicals—is the answer, even in the face of drought

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Summer efforts lay groundwork for next year’s legislative session

Issues that I focused on during the 2015 Legislative session – water, transportation and the upkeep of state property – will continue to be priorities as we prepare this summer for the next ...

DATE: Jun 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A legacy of lessons

Charles E. Schumacher left behind memories of beauty and craftsmanship

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A quick overview of Colorado landlord-tenant law

Most tenancies, which involve residential properties are controlled by a written lease. To be legally effective, the lease must be signed by both the landlord and tenant. Most leases are for...

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Legislative session was rewarding

It’s been a month since the end of the legislative session, and it’s been great to be home more often. Driving over Red Mountain Pass last week to attend two town-hall meetings i...

DATE: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

1941 was Durango’s last summer of peace

As summer approached in 1941, Durangoans found that war news took over the front page of their newspaper. Germany was the prime villain, but Japan lurked in the background. Still, the commun...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Standardized Testing: Too much time?

Standardized testing. We hear this phrase everywhere these days: newspapers, TV, websites and people’s discussions. This controversial topic permeates many layers of the public education sys...