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EPA regs would jeopardize power supply

The clash between environmental and energy reality versus idealism reached a crossroads in Denver last week when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission convened a technical conference on W...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Time to address our deteriorating roads

As I write this column, on this cold Monday morning, the Capitol completely is void of people. There is a little snow in the Mile High City, so the General Assembly will not be in session. I...

DATE: Feb 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Get involved in Durango: Save theses dates

“Save the Date” reads my pink and blue refrigerator magnet. It is holding the announcement of an upcoming marriage. That magnet is a joyful message that reminds me of the upcoming event. ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

When drivers licenses get political

The decision by the state Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee to restrict funding for a program that grants drivers licenses and ID cards to all residents – regardless of immigration status...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Government’s role is to inform, not direct

We’re already about a third of the way into the 2015 legislative session. Bills are being heard in committees, and, if approved, move to the Senate floor for debate and possible passage ther...

DATE: Feb 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Valles Caldera

An experiment in privatizing public land fails after 14 years

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A happy anniversary, with a little dash of secrecy

February is my anniversary: Twenty-three years ago this month, I was married to my calling as Principal Norm Higgs hired me to finish out the 1991-1992 school year in a self-contained Specia...

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A guide for the most loving time of the year

Valentine’s Day is a nationwide holiday in which flowers are bought, lips are kissed and chocolate is consumed. For others, it’s a great day to remember how single you actually are. Either w...

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Gathering water information and resources a priority in my legislative session

It has been an exciting week. I am working hard on my bills as well as keeping up on my committee bills and those that come to the floor. I actually have a little advantage over other legisl...

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

Stand together to fight radiation abuse

Many thanks to the group of people who organized and presented “Take Back Your Power” to a packed house at the Durango Public Library on Jan. 26. Those who attended were blown awa...

DATE: Feb 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman