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Gun control does not stand to reason

I have asked people who want more gun control why they think it would work, and I never get an answer. They pretty much believe that something is better than nothing. Really? They...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Nature has a way of restoring balance

What a life! What’s to come of us Earthlings with this global “hotting?” Some will stay comfortable in our air-conditioned abodes and some will suffer not having access to what m...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Do not let Tri-State control renewables

La Plata Electric Association is a co-op, meaning all of us who pay an electricity bill are members and supposedly have a voice in the decisions that are made at the board level. ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Santa Rita Park great but needs a fence

My grandchildren had a great time recently at Santa Rita Park. The creative and accessible choices in play equipment are unique. There are quite a few safety features and clearly visible lab...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Diesel display was a rude health hazard

What an awful image of our city was projected by two inconsiderate drivers Saturday evening. I followed two large pickup trucks from the intersection of Main Avenue and College D...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Killing of three bears was appalling

Are you kidding? Shame on those responsible for the shooting of three bears because of destruction to property. You live in a rural mountain area and need to learn how to coexist...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Urge passage of donor protection act

Many living organ donors today experience higher premiums or denial of insurance coverage after giving the gift of life just because they donated an organ. But hopefully not for long. In lat...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why should we have to pay to vote?

If we were serious about wanting more people to vote, we would have the county clerk include a stamped return envelope when she mails out the ballots. Right now, if we don’t want...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ready response to opioid abuse needed

Opioid abuse is killing our kids and a more sensible approach, beyond the failed policy of “locking them up,” is taking hold in the judicial system and law enforcement agencies. ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elect Lammons to support the sheriff

I am encouraging people to vote for Ben Lammons out of frustration with the current district attorney’s administration. I lived in the county for years and was incessantly stalke...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lammons will give office new direction

I am writing in support of Ben Lammons for district attorney. Ben first came to my attention at the Dems picnic last year. Both he and Christian spoke. I was in agreement with everything he ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tell the LPEA board to say no to waiver

The La Plata Electric Association election season has barely cooled off, but already the new board of directors is faced with a consequential decision about the future of our local energy ec...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.