Our View: Service as simple as picking up a shovel
No need to look far to lend a hand
DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Editorials
A try at some local predictions for 2023
A week into the New Year, some upcoming events for the year are easier to predict than others. That’s not unusual.
We can easily say that providing workforce housing will be a focus in 2023,...
DATE: Jan 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our View: 2023 the year for immigration solutions
Federal government inaction adding to misery
DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Cortez Chamber example of 2 + 2 = 5
There’s plenty to like about the United States, and one is the number and diversity of small businesses new and longer-lived that allow those with imagination, take-charge instincts and grit...
DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Lacks statue doesn’t do justice, but it’s a start
A lot of gestures made don’t come close to righting wrongs. But efforts count for something. The statue of Henrietta Lacks in her hometown of Roanoke, Va., is one of them.
The Lacks statue, ...
DATE: Jan 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: New Colorado laws
Twenty new state laws go into full or partial effect New Year’s Day. Some are a long time coming, others surprised us. A look at some:
If you don’t have a reusable shopping bag, it’s time to...
DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Boebert on Russian state TV a bad look
We want thoughtful actions, words, appearances
DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Zelensky’s love of country an inspiration
Ukrainian president keeps our gaze on his homeland
DATE: Dec 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Merry and bright ...
Dear Readers,
Thank you for returning to these Opinion pages again and again as we – together – comment on local issues and news of the day. We hope you continue to send even more Letters to...
DATE: Dec 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: GOP chairwoman stuck on party loyalty
Quality, problem-solving candidates matter more
DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Cage-free chickens law egg-xactly right
But consumers will feel steep price increase
DATE: Dec 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Small, large efforts for health care reform
If La Plata County residents north of age 60 had their way, they’d have universal health care with the government negotiating prescription prices.
At least, this is the overwhelming result f...
DATE: Dec 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
