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Hollis Walker
Position: Opinion editor
Email: hwalker@durangoherald.com
Phone Number: (970), 375-4522

Several bills advance, including one to establish the aerial firefighting fleet

As we approach the final days of the legislative session, there is a flurry of activity, and we are now working 12-hour days and making many last-minute decisions. Despite this a...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Water planning: What Colorado could learn from Texas

Following an executive order from Gov. John Hickenlooper in May 2013, Colorado commenced creating its first statewide water plan. Other western states have already done this, most notably Te...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

State funding caps semester of milestones

This was a semester of milestones at Fort Lewis College. While change can be intimidating, I believe the events of this semester will strengthen the college. I’d like to take a few words to ...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

How others looked at Durango in years past

The following news items show how the rest of Colorado learned about and followed events in Durango. Joys and sorrows were mixed together, as were reminders of the old days and plans for the...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

What qualifies research findings as valid, verifiable?

From time to time in this column, I have tried to explain what makes research findings reliable and valid, and what a person with little or no scientific training should look for to make tha...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Everyone can make a difference in Durango’s recycling program

As a teacher, I practiced recycling and reusing in my classroom to save money and resources. I thought the three Rs – recycle, reuse and reduce – were powerful words to live by. M...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Much left to be done in Legislature

We have fewer than 10 working days remaining in the session, and the pace has accelerated accordingly. My bills that have passed the House continue their progress in the Senate. H...

DATE: Apr 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Oxbow Park: Debating preservation

Has Durango sold its river, and its soul, to recreation?

DATE: Apr 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ellen Roberts’ legislative aide sees process up close

With the session quickly coming to an end, I thought I would write the weekly column to inform you how the Legislature has been for me this year. Perhaps some of you know, I worked for Sen. ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Budget is done, but work isn’t over

The budget has passed the House and Senate and is awaiting the governor’s signature. I have previously outlined the controversial process for the funding of Fort Lewis College’s Berndt Hall ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Students, teachers paying for voters’ inattention

Bit by bit over the past few weeks, students at Durango High School have been hearing how budget cuts will affect us next year. After Amendment 66 failed significantly, which would have dram...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stick to the ‘Colorado way’

Gas and oil provide vital benefits to the people of this state

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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