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Hermosa Creek Bringing back our community’s agreement

By the La Plata and San Juan County commissioners The Hermosa Creek watershed is treasured by residents of La Plata and San Juan counties. Whether fishing the creek’s outstanding ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

New technology ushered in an era of change

Starting with Chicago in 1893 and ending in San Francisco in the 19-teens, this was an era of change. The automobile might still be scaring horses in the countryside but was becoming familia...

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The travesty of testing

Overemphasis on student assessments cuts into teaching time and interferes with learning

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fed chief says wealth gap un-American

By Emily Schwartz Greco As Fed Chair Janet Yellen recently pointed out, half of us now own a mere 1 percent of America’s household wealth. On average, the lower half of...

DATE: Dec 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Millennials rely on newspapers to be engaged and informed

It has become a never-ending quest to define millennials. Those between the age of 18 and 34 are often portrayed as a self-absorbed, narcissistic generation obsessed with technology. ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The push to ‘take back’ public lands

Utah is ground zero this year for the attempt by some Western states to claim federal lands. In September, when Southern Utah University hosted a debate on the controversial proposal, close ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Marijuana shops

Safety, fairness require changes to laws

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Seeking common ground in split Legislature

With Election Day behind us at last, next year’s Colorado Legislature begins to take shape. For the first time since being elected in 2006, I’ll be serving in the majority party, as Republic...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Page-turners

In appreciation of those who make a helpful difference

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Giving thanks for the blessings of Durango

As I stroll down the colorful halls at my grandson’s school, I see walls covered with vibrant art projects and thoughtful essays written with small hands and big hearts. As a former teacher,...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Learning how to live by learning to dive

Two years ago, I began a crazy new adventure: I joined the Durango High School dive team. I eagerly hopped into my one-piece swimsuit and threw my worries to the wind. Little did I know, my ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Police have plenty of reasons to pull over drivers

It’s the question any driver on the road hates to hear: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” The answer can sometimes be pretty simple. Yes, I was going 85 in a 40. Yes, I didn’t ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Hermosa Creek Bringing back our community’s agreement

New technology ushered in an era of change

The travesty of testing

Fed chief says wealth gap un-American

Millennials rely on newspapers to be engaged and informed

The push to ‘take back’ public lands

Marijuana shops

Seeking common ground in split Legislature

Page-turners

Giving thanks for the blessings of Durango

Learning how to live by learning to dive

Police have plenty of reasons to pull over drivers

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