Mr. President, Let the sunshine in
Cynicism fostered by administration’s news suppression
DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Hollis Walker
Position: Opinion editor
Email:
hwalker@durangoherald.com
Phone Number:
(970), 375-4522
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
Using gun trusts to responsibly own, transfer firearms
When my dad passed a few years ago, the family had to address the task of deciding what to do with his gun collection. Dad was quite a sportsman, and it was pretty exciting as a kid growing ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
July ’09 – 1909 – found Durango in good times
In July 1909, Durango and the United States were at peace and prosperous. The Civil War had nearly faded into the past, and the recent Spanish American War had given the country an empire. E...
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Things fall apart
Events in Iraq show U.S. policy has been based on irrelevant delusions
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Recognizing we live a full life in our vibrant, widely admired community
Is your cup half full or half empty? This is a question I ask myself when times are tough. I have been accused of having a Pollyanna outlook on life. My answer is yes. I am a born optimist. ...
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Looking back into the flames
Reflections on the fire that killed 19 firefighters one year ago
DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Integrated care
Implementing a system for treating the whole person, including mental health
DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Smith supporters making false accusations
I had hoped this campaign would be based on issues. Unfortunately, the “Smith for Sheriff” campaign has set the tone. Already, I have come to expect the “lying letter of the day.”
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DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Legislature should not be called upon to rubberstamp Hickenlooper’s deal
The legislative session has been out for little more than a month, and it’s terrific to be home. I’ve already been to lots of meetings and activities in the district to catch up with what’s ...
DATE: Jun 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Cost and higher education
Students and taxpayers should question rapidly growing spending on administrative positions
DATE: Jun 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
School systems too often reduce students to numbers
I am not a number. That’s obvious enough, isn’t it? I have two eyes, four limbs and my own unique personality. Still, the past four years of my life have been spent molding me into a plethor...
DATE: Jun 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
