Manufacturing ‘superbugs’
Work together to help lessen the threat of antibiotic resistance
DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Hollis Walker
Position: Opinion editor
Email:
hwalker@durangoherald.com
Phone Number:
(970), 375-4522
Taking agricultural water will hurt Colorado
Denver Water – acting on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation and the respective water districts from Arizona, California and Nevada – recently developed a drought-management pilot program fo...
DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
San Juan Basin rarely saw unanimity on policy choices
For decades in the 20th century, the region from Silverton to Durango to Bayfield liked to be referred to as the San Juan Basin. Despite great efforts, however, it usually failed to develop ...
DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
The Tea Party loses one
Mesa County rejects Constitutional sheriff candidate
DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Durango Education Foundation dedicated to supporting 9-R
During the summer months, there is a lot to be thankful for: warm weather, Independence Day, wildflowers, high-river flows and county fairs – the list goes on and on.
The Durango...
DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Sculpture at new intersection inexplicable
As have many residents of La Plata County, I have had the unpleasant task of driving through the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 550 all spring and summer. I keep thinking it’s almost ...
DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Boulevard group acting for community good
Twenty-five years ago, the city proposed removing median trees on the Boulevard, so that turn lanes could be installed to ease traffic flow through Durango. The Boulevard Neighborhood Associ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
The tariff question
Imposing duties not always right, but it is justified for solar panels
DATE: Jul 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Grazing costs
It is time to get private livestock off public lands
DATE: Jul 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
City should rethink pot, vacation-rental rules
By Brieanne Stahnke
It’s nice to go downtown to forget all your troubles and forget all your cares. There’s music, shopping and fun downtown. It’s where all the lights are bright....
DATE: Jul 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Mr. President, Let the sunshine in
Cynicism fostered by administration’s news suppression
DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Unfounded finger-pointing surrounds decision not to call a special session
Since we left the Capitol in early May, legislators have been kept in suspense as to whether we would be called back this summer by the governor for a special session on gas and oil issues, ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
