“Plans come and go, and more often than not, don’t cover my doctors.” “I hate the surprise bills and I’m constantly having to fight my insurance company.” I’ve heard these…
With the existing financial constraints placed upon the county budget, it would seem inappropriate to suggest a $291,000 upgrade to these facilities at this time. This idea serves as an…
As he himself said, ”I cannot unknow what I know.” So, just because he says his sons will run his business and not talk to him – and of course,…
du1-i-syn Frustration, too, both with the seeming inevitability of the plague, and with the announcement itself. Local forest aficianados claim the insect horde reached our side of the divide years…
However, over the course of the game, it wasn’t just the impeccable record that caught my attention. It was the pure and raw sense of community and togetherness that this…
After all, what 6-year-old (or 15-year-old, for that matter) would have trouble keeping track of a bus card that must be used twice daily? But the real issue is that…
On behalf of Park’s student body and staff we would like to thank the Durango community for the outpouring of support, love, thoughts, food and services that have been sent…
Twice the article referred to Judge Lyman as a former Olympian. There are former presidents and former football and baseball players. But with participation in the Olympics, one will always…
Now legal in Colorado, but local hospitals are opting out at this time
The Durango gathering, like others worldwide: A defining moment in time
Congress is also making sure that they are taking care of themselves. Rep. Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced bill H.R. 307 which states: “To ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional…
I appreciate your call for volunteering with the organization or cause that moves you the most. Nice touch. As I enter to fourth quarter of my life and reflect on…
As attorney general of Oklahoma, Mr. Pruitt filed lawsuits against the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. This plan will limit harmful carbon pollution from power plants that significantly contribute to climate…
Sen. Cory Gardner voted to approve a budget blueprint that allows the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) to be repealed without the threat of Democratic procedural interventions. According…
Initially, this idea sounds wonderful. Durango has a vibrant biking community, and tourists come wanting to access our great trails. Bikes are ecological too, right? They replace polluting automobiles. But…
I am writing to help parents help their students know the truth about marijuana, information largely overlooked in media today. Marijuana causes brain damage to young people. It’s time for…
Democrats have been labeled poor losers, and yes, it was hard to lose that race. Unfortunately, due to the muddied circumstances of the election, we will never know the truth…
To our moderator, Durango Chamber Director Jack Llewellyn, it is always fun to work with you and you kept us in line. Special thanks to Marsha Porter Norton and Brad…
BEEP also thanks everyone who purchased a bell and entered the drawing for gift cards. Those winners are: $500 – Callie Temple, $400 – Tina Trotter , $300 – Jim…
Donald Trump won 30 of 50 states, which is a solid MAJORITY. He also won 2,623 counties, while Clinton won 489. Not only a MAJORITY, but a complete landslide. The…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates that the uninsured rate in Colorado has fallen by 49 percent since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, translating…
Not always successful abroad, he was notable for his dignity and substance
After reading the proclamation of its establishment presented by President Barack Obama on Dec. 28, I was overjoyed that all of its wonders will be protected and managed well. For…
He was a peaceful man who simply sought equal rights for all. He was a soaring and inspiring orator and was also black. In one of the worst moments in…
Senate Amendment 178, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would have allowed Americans to legally obtain these cheaper drugs. Some have argued that the amendment didn’t have…
As I treat children from all corners of this region, I assess their cavity rate, their diet, their socioeconomic status, their family dynamics, their access to care, and their dental…
District rightly concerned, but we are not convinced this system will work
