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Reorganization of CDOT funding should spark statewide discussion

The Colorado Department of Transportation could seriously cut funding for mass transit, particularly in Western Slope communities such as Durango. It is a prospect that has local officials r...

When role models seem scarce, it is important to recognize our finest

With the Olympics behind us, the start of school, and the election nearing, it is a good time to reflect upon the behaviors, examples and successes of those we consider to be role models. ...

Time to ensure students’ vaccinations are up to date and complete

The school year has begun, and with that, parents have been stocking up on the usual school supplies and clothing for the coming year. What too many have neglected, however, is the most impo...

Southwest Colorado benefits from unique program to help promising startups

Imaginative entrepreneurs are at work in Southwest Colorado, from elder care – a hire-a-companion program to benefit the elderly – to ranching – sending information via animal ear tags with ...

Colorado Trail is a fitting monument to the woman who built it

It was hard not to expect a bigger crowd, considering the occasion. After all, the afternoon hike – or bike – to Gudy’s Rest on the Colorado Trail was being held in honor of Gudy herself, th...

From foodies to the hungry: We have many ways to connect with our local food system

As the nights cool down and it begins to feel a bit like fall, our attention turns to the last vestiges of summer. It is a season to which area farmers and ranchers, and those that support t...

Industry right that more should be known, but NASA gas findings are call to action

A study released by NASA on Monday said gas production is largely to blame for the methane hot spot found over the Four Corners in 2014. And with that, it is easy to see the way forward. ...

Master Leasing Plan: S.W. Colorado’s jewels deserve highest possible protections

With their proximity to Durango, one would think that Animas City Mountain, Perrins Peak and Horse Gulch are Durango city parks. After all, we access these trails via paved roads and run, h...

Lack of funding puts lakes and reservoirs at risk from invasive species

The presidential election aside, the largest spike on this summer’s political seismograph registered in June when funding to combat the Zika virus ran aground in Congress. Both sides of the ...

With changing views on pot, it’s time for serious study on its effects

With changing views on pot, it’s time for a serious study on its effects

Durango should support choice, entrepreneurism with food trucks

A food truck culture, whether a movement or temporary trend, has taken hold across the country in large metropolitan areas as well as small towns. Durango has several and welcomes more. Alt...

Idea for Camino del Rio underpass arises because the current situation is untenable

The city of Durango is revisiting the idea of an underpass to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross Camino del Rio safely and to connect the River Trail to downtown. That is welcome news...
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