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Fort Lewis students who defaced ruins embarrassed themselves, their school

Responding to news that Fort Lewis students had defaced ancient Native American ruins in Utah, a college spokesman Mitch Davis said, “Our students know better than that.” Well, yes, one woul...

Winter closures

While perhaps inconvenient, wildlife closures are essential for survival

Because many will not ask for help, it is our responsibility to reach out

It is true. The holidays can be a hard, stressful time for many. Darkness, cold weather, solitude or forced closeness with relatives, pressures around gift-giving and a myriad other winter h...

Gas sale

ConocoPhillips may sell, but industry is not going away

Tragic crash in Tennessee underlines need to install seat belts on school buses

Durango School District 9-R’s decision early this month to ban school bus travel over Red Mountain Pass, regardless of weather conditions, was a reminder of how seriously our local districts...

At one year, still-unfolding Colorado Water Plan represents state’s future

Nov. 19 marked the one-year anniversary of the Colorado Water Plan, but there was little about the date to suggest the importance of the plan going forward. It is, quite simply, how Colorado...

Thanksgiving

A holiday centered on gratitude speaks well of American values

Storm brings welcome white stuff to boost local ski area openings

Now that is more like it. As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a blanket of white on the La Platas and San Juans. ...

La Plata County’s excellent voter turnout a highlight of Election Day

La Plata County continued several electoral trends this year, becoming more solidly Democratic in its choices of elected officials while remaining resistant to countywide tax increases. Whet...

Early Durangoans’ decision on water source still benefiting us today

News last week about the inlet gate repair work going on at Lemon Reservoir this winter brought a reminder of the history of the major source of Durango’s water. No, Durango’s wat...

A constitutional guarantee and bedrock of our fragile democracy

Donald Trump’s election came as a surprise to many. As one of the most unconventional candidates ever, it is no surprise that there have been numerous protests staged around the country, and...

Getting a flu shot is nobody’s idea of fun, but we’re all better off if you do so

Our favorite November holiday tradition is, of course, Thanksgiving, and few among us would consider the year complete without it. Local and state health officials want us to add ...
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