Opinion


Our View: Mideast escalation prioritizes qualities for next U.S. president

After a dizzying couple of weeks for the U.S. presidential race, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have found sure footing. Buoyed by renewed energy emanating from fans, they are confidently le...

Our View: Cortez fire sales tax would benefit beyond boundaries

Imagine the consequences throughout the Southwest of a massive fire just west of Mesa Verde National Park. Infrastructure, public and private properties, farms, ranches and businesses torche...

Our View: Holding hope for Planned Parenthood or new clinic with local control

Sad news that Planned Parenthood in Durango is planning to close indefinitely, suspending clinic services on Sept. 6. The national nonprofit and its well-loved local employees are known for ...

Our View: Library law, local policies to curb book banning arrive on time

It’s nice to know that Durango Public Library just put more muscle into its policies, aligning with Colorado’s recently passed SB24-216, the Standards for Decisions Regarding Library Resourc...

Our View: Biden showed much grace, a fine leadership quality, in stepping aside

In deciding not to seek reelection, President Joe Biden has shown much grace, an admirable quality in a leader that’s too often underrated. Before he came to grips with reality, Biden often ...

Our View: Biden showed much grace, a fine leadership quality, in stepping aside

In deciding not to seek reelection, President Joe Biden has shown much grace, an admirable quality in a leader that’s too often underrated. Before he came to grips with reality, Biden often ...

Our View: No good reason for ‘rigged election’ tale to linger

On Thursday in Denver at a panel discussion, “State of the Local Media: Colorado Journalism in an Important Election Year,” Colorado Public Radio News Executive Editor Kevin Dale said we sho...

Our View: Historic Cortez Coloring Book delightful look at heritage

It may seem out of the ordinary for Colorado Public Radio to feature a story about a coloring book. And we can’t say we’ve ever opined about one. But the 2024 Historic Cortez Coloring Book i...

Our View: VP’s access to Biden’s war chest brings potential for exposure

Dr. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and contributor to The New York Times, shared a formal name for the mess that President...

Our View: SCOTUS ruling on homeless sleeping will worsen problem

You’ve likely heard the rallying cry, “Housing, not handcuffs, solves homelessness.” Sadly, these words did not influence the majority on the high court bench in its recent decision to allow...

Our View: Happy Fourth of July

From Cortez to Mancos to Durango, and Silverton, Bayfield and Ignacio, we are all set to celebrate not just the founding of our nation, but the love of our country, with games, contests, goo...

Our View: Downtown parking quandary: Whose needs take precedence?

Parking. Not a topic that’s morally problematic. Yet, it’s contentious in neighborhoods east of downtown Durango. States of agitation have reached such a pitch, the city is being pressed to ...
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