Even though Sessions has indicated that he will not go out of his way to enforce marijuana laws, laws which are still on the books until the Congress says otherwise,…
In the case at hand, our democratically-elected county commissioner, Gwen Lachelt, has neither broken the law nor violated an ethical code, as cited in many other articles, editorials and letters…
I did not originally have much of an opinion either way on Gwen. After a few discussions with members of this group, I realized her staunchest opponents are in denial…
I am both a driver and a cyclist, but this is not one of those letters complaining about the bad habits of one or the other. This is a letter…
I have spoken with other members of our lovely community who have heard of this ridiculousness before; in Durango, it is “a thing.” A mechanic at Durango Motor Company giggled…
It has been deeply disturbing to me to read hateful, divisive half-truths regarding Gwen Lachelt, a twice elected public official, in the newspaper and on Facebook. It seems reflective of…
Both the folks opposing the proposed code and the response of the county staff to rewrite the code addressing their objections represents democracy at work. However, the further action of…
This effort is a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Gwen Lachelt is term limited and will end her term in two years. I urge citizens to refuse to sign…
That is one incredible button, and frankly it had me worried sick until Trump announced that he, too, has a button. His button is bigger he tells us, and is…
Must say though, they really need to upgrade their verbiage: “racists” is an all time favorite; “conspiracy nuts” is another invective. Seriously, they need some new insults and put-downs. The…
Aztec High School students arrive at McGee Park in Farmington to be reunited with family. In December, three people were killed in a school shooting, including the shooter. Photo by…
I do not believe any of them are truly representative of Durango; they are not scalable to the massive size of the display area, and all three would present a…
Might it not distract drivers? What would the ticket say? Perhaps, “Driving while viewing public art?” Will more signs be installed? Perhaps, “Drivers: Do Not Look At Artwork.” Mary Ann…
I also see that he has not spent much time on the farm. The nose of a pig – that most noble and intelligent of beasts – has two holes,…
In reality, this is just a ploy he chooses to demonize certain immigrants based on the color of their skin or their religion. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only thing…
Differences are precisely what enriches a plurality. Love is to build bridges, not to raise walls. Love is rapprochement, good intention, feeling for fellow men a basic respect for their…
A wind whipped wave washes ashore at the boat ramp at Lake Nighthorse in March 2013. Photo by SHAUN STANLEY/The Durango Herald.du1-i-syn As the county learned in recent months with…
The other piece about Jessie not as well known is her fierce determination to save her sport and winter from the ravages of warming and shorter winters. Have you noticed…
The venue was small and there was a good turnout but it made it very difficult to get close enough to the presentation boards or the artists themselves to find…
Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – Durango High School dive team member and 3A state champion Kylie Behn pauses during practice at the aquatic center at Fort Lewis College.du1-i-syn The girls did…
I question the accuracy of their claims. The recall charges Commissioner Lachelt went to D.C. for “private gain.” County commissioners must interact with other governments. All do it when federal…
Americans for Prosperity has a new office here and admits that they are taking “an active role to influence La Plata County’s land-use code (and) to reach out to residents…
A flyer circulated at the County Commissioners’ Land Use Code meeting the night before the January LPEA board meeting urged people to unite against this committee, misrepresenting it as an…
They say it would not be effective, that it would be unconstitutional. It would endanger their funding from the National Rifle Association. When the 2nd amendment was written, people were…
