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

Inclusivity means 360 degree outreach, respecting colleagues amid differences

In light of what is happening on the national stage right now, I have chosen to be inclusive, rather than exclusive, in my actions. What does that look like? It means actually wa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump needs a dog in the White House

I’m not sure why so many rural Westerners voted for President Donald J. Trump. He doesn’t drive a pickup with a gun rack. He doesn’t wear Levis or Wranglers, and his hairstyle ce...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

WASHINGTON – The flurry of bold executive orders and of highly provocative Cabinet nominations (such as a secretary of education who actually believes in school choice) has been encouraging ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The tradition should continue Antiquities Act allows us to honor our collective history

When President Barack Obama designated the Bears Ears National Monument, I heralded his action as helping to “preserve an important part of our shared human legacy for all time.” ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Busy times for new face in Senate

After a busy summer and a fast-paced fall, I am back at work in the 71st Colorado General Assembly. Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted frien...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Prices are down, but state of agriculture good

Most Coloradans did not grow up in a rural area and have never been on a farm or ranch, yet the people of Colorado support agriculture’s positive contribution to the quality of life in our s...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fluoridation in Durango: A dentist’s view

Native to Durango, before water fluoridation, I spent a lot of time in Cyrus Johnson’s dental chair. My older sister and I both had many cavities. Many teeth were filled; the worst extracted...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

First day at Capitol brings memories

When I was little, my South Lakewood Elementary class would board a bus once a year and take a field trip to our state Capitol. I was always in awe; the shiny gold dome, magnificent staircas...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Look at what’s in store for the future

This past year, I have found myself continually referring back to a quote from Dr. Suess that I heard a long time ago: “Don’t be sad that it’s over, be happy that it happened.” T...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Let students take ownership of educational growth

We all face obstacles in our lives. These are quite often moments that test our problem-solving and our perseverance. When faced with these challenges, we can choose to let them ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fixing health care requires repeal of Obamacare

Two weeks into 2017, it is clearer than ever that fixing our nation’s health care system will require a full repeal of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This la...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Your tax bill explained

It’s the end of January, the time of year when you receive that dreaded property tax bill from the La Plata County treasurer. “Legalized stealing,” as my father tells me; “liberal government...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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