Three portraits of peace
Dalai Lama, Sister Prejean and David Cortright share vision for peace
DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Hollis Walker
Position: Opinion editor
Email:
hwalker@durangoherald.com
Phone Number:
(970), 375-4522
Public editorial board meeting
Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session at 4:30 p.m. today at Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave.
The editorial board will discuss income inequalit...
DATE: Mar 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
With term limits for legislative members, we have to make do
Change is in the air at the Colorado State Capitol, I can feel it. We’re just short of the halfway mark, that is, if we go the full 120 days of the session. We still have the two biggest bi...
DATE: Mar 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Voting on a number of meaures
Last week was another busy week at the capitol with two of my bills advancing in the House. My produce and livestock donation bill, House Bill 1119, which I am sponsoring with Rep. Tim Dore,...
DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Seventy-seven years
After decades of racism and fear, marijuana laws come full circle
DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Twenties hardly roared, but things went on
The “Roaring” Twenties mildly roared in Durango. There were a few bootleggers and stills in and around the town and county, but Southwest Colorado was a long way from the urban markets. The ...
DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Cost of GMO labeling will far exceed perceived benefit
I have written several columns explaining the scientific conclusion that the use of genetic modification to produce seeds for growing produce for human consumption is safe, environmentally f...
DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Dave Spencer Ski Classic to celebrate a life well lived
Thirty years ago, I met a young man who had a dream. That man, Dave Spencer, arrived at Purgatory, now Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, as an accomplished skier despite having lost a le...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Capitol noise subsides, gives way to wildfire, education discussion
Construction on the Colorado State Capitol dome appears to be winding down and, as the scaffolding is slowly dismantled, natural sunlight is beginning to reappear in the center of the buildi...
DATE: Feb 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Sponsored bills meet legislative success
Many of the bills I am sponsoring this session have advanced in the Legislature.
On Tuesday, the House unanimously approved House Bill 1080 on third reading. I am proud to be a s...
DATE: Feb 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Identifying the city’s goals for the coming year
During my term on the City Council, I have learned the reason the wheels of government turn slowly is so many of them are turning at once. I hope this column, the first of a monthly series, ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
Ending ‘job lock’
Affordable Care Act gives Americans choices on jobs, health insurance
DATE: Feb 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman
