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Our View: True political middle ideal
But tough to deliver, straddling extremes
DATE: Oct 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: ‘Yes’ on 2A: Put lodgers tax revenue to good use
In all the time we’ve talked about affordable and workforce housing in the Durango area, we have not moved the needle forward in creating solutions. Conversations remain the same. The lack o...
DATE: Oct 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Stay the course with Polis
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl seem to be living in two wildly different states.
In Polis’ Colorado, the future is bright, steady. Keeping his promise, Po...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: ‘Yes’ on alcohol delivery
At first glance, we had real concerns about Proposition 126, which would allow stores that sell alcohol to deliver liquor through third-party companies. We imagined a few worst-case scenario...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our View: Hutchins for county treasurer
Allison Aichele has brought a significant technological background and skills to the La Plata County Treasurer’s office during her two terms. An office with great complexity, billing, collec...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Elect Weiser to finish AG work
Crime – specifically car thefts – continually comes up in Colorado’s attorney general race, particularly from the Republican side. Democratic incumbent state Attorney General Phil Weiser and...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Definite ‘yes’ on Prop FF
Healthy School Meals for All meets need with local, fresh food
DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Vote for Bennet: Champion for Southwest
One thing is undeniable about U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. The guy is a workhorse.
An accidental politician, too. Maybe this is why he’s worked harder than many over 13-plus years with accompli...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Vote independent: ‘yes’ for Turner
Two La Plata County commissioner candidates will work within the guardrails from different perspectives: incumbent Democrat Clyde Church to continue the wide breadth of work from four years ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our View: Vote ‘yes’ for McLachlan to continue delivering
Productive best describes Democratic state Rep. Barbara McLachlan. McLachlan re-earned the Colorado House District 59 seat over and again, accomplishing much. McLachlan continually punches a...
DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Frisch only choice for CD3
Sometimes we vote against a candidate more than for one. This is the case in the 3rd Congressional District race between incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and Democratic challeng...
DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our View: Anderson for secretary of state
Deciding between two excellent candidates is a good problem to have. But it does make an endorsement difficult.
We are, though, endorsing Republican Pam Anderson for Colorado Secretary of St...
DATE: Oct 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion
