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Rallying support for our nonprofits

This week, I had multiple messages from clients and colleagues asking, “What’s next?” With the recent changes in our political landscape, we face a moment that threatens to deepen the existi...

Thank you, La Plata County, for historic victory

As we celebrate a successful election cycle and the victory of President Donald J. Trump, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated voters of La Plata County. Your tireless ef...

Sad day for America and our democracy

More than 37 million soldiers have died protecting our democracy. In one fell swoop, the trump (little t) cult has made their sacrifice insignificant. I thought this country had learned its ...

Last election is America’s loss

In the wake of the last election, this country will see for many, many years the one thing that is clear is that America lost. Trump doesn’t know it, but he has just been used as a tool. Sho...

Solutions for funding transit

Funding for the Durango Transit system should be really easy. See you have all these ugly McMansions that were built without adequate taxation or land use planning. They can now be punished ...

Turn words into action during Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, stories, art, histories and contributions of the millions of past and present people who are ...

Treasonous acts

I was shocked, saddened and frankly horrified that the Herald endorsed local politicians bearing an “R” next to their name. Although we all may yearn for the days when issues alone should gu...

Bicyclists don’t belong on sidewalks

I walk routinely in this area, usually on sidewalks but sometimes on trails. I’ve been hit or nearly hit by bicyclists. With miles of bicycle trails, I’m constantly amazed at how arrogant lo...

Biden’s apology accepted

On Oct. 25, President Biden offered his heartfelt “formal apology” for the 150 year federal Indian Boarding School policy that tore families apart (my own family included) and destroyed Nati...

We’re voting ‘yes’ on 127

As locals, we disagree with Jerry Apker’s piece in our paper. We will vote "yes“ on Proposition 127. He will not dictate what our values are as rural Coloradans. His piece had no science tha...

Good enough for us, but not our pets?

Proposition 129 is pushing for a mid-level position for veterinarians comparable to a PA/NP. So why, in a state where mid-levels make up 50% of providers, are Coloradans opposing this propos...

Has it come to this?

I visited a friend today in Forest Lakes who informed me that a couple of his political signs had been stolen. Not that unusual, as these days political ideology seems to be an acceptable ra...
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