His comments didn’t surprise me because people have always spoken about our team that way. Others who come to cross country meets are surprised when they see how friendly, cohesive,…
To believe that the students who participated in the Phoenix hotel drug and alcohol incident were unaware that they were doing something wrong or might jeopardize their team’s ability to…
Slight boost to convenience outweighed by loss of variety, opportunities and jobs
The recent move from four to three credit classes will make staying in college even more difficult for students who are struggling to balance family with school or who have…
Were you never a child? Have you never made a mistake? Can’t you imagine the punishment and public embarrassment that these kids have already suffered? My 17-year-old daughter said, “Why…
I would not argue that Durango must move forward to renovate or move the sewer plant, I would argue to immediately embrace and initiate a door-to-door collection service for all…
This portion of the Animas River corridor has a recent geologic history of mass wasting landslides, triggered by periodic methane accumulations and explosions. One can only speculate as to how…
I’ve worked with Matt during the chaotic, high tension environment of local elections. We are fortunate to have this energetic, smart and capable young professional step up to serve. Matt…
Matt has very strong communication skills combined with the enthusiasm and knowledge that we need to get things done. He has an amazing ability to focus on the issues that…
Durango City Council makes the right decision to invest in essential service
The most environmentally sensitive and sustainable solution to the expansion of the sewer plant is not to relocate it and build all new but to reuse all that is reusable,…
In the snarl of yarn that is the county’s reasoning for lack of oversight, no citations have been issued, no fines collected and no remedial actions have been enforced. We…
Commissioners somehow excluded a sales tax increase, which would get everyone involved, a snappy idea since everyone uses roads and bridges. They also excluded no tax increase, i.e. take the…
Recent street improvements came about as a result of the town having a dedicated funding source for those improvements. The problem with that fund, however, is that was not established…
She understands firsthand why the achievement gap needs to be narrowed and why a STEM-based curriculum emphasizing strong science, technology, engineering and math remains critical not just for women, but…
While I thank Brie for her service, I was not impressed with her knowledge and experience considering that she has been on the board for almost two years. She excused…
In 2012, I started my studies at Fort Lewis College and met Matt while working during the elections that year. As a campaign manager, Matt was passionate about his candidate…
All the excess funds raised should go to taxpayers or homeowners. It seems like the state legislators want to end TABOR for good. If the state can’t write in the…
If this question fails, it will only cost us more money in the long run. It is likely that interest rates down the road will be higher than those currently…
Brie is best qualified, given her background in business, community organizations and as a board of education member with an critical perspective. Given the reduction in number of board members…
My initial questions by phone were answered by somebody in Kansas City, Missouri. My questions in person at PRVB were answered with a head teller saying, “Everybody is resistant to…
Health insurance knowledge, or health insurance literacy, helps you to make the best choice for you when you shop for health insurance. The more you know, the easier it is…
Recent street improvements came about as a result of the town having a dedicated funding source for those improvements. The problem with that fund, however, is that was not established…
Does it make any sense to sell marijuana to enable drug abuse, tax the sale, and then use the money for marijuana drug abuse? Of course not! I want my…
I have tremendous respect for Brie as an engineer, mother and member of our community. She is the person I want helping to shape the future of the 9-R school…
I met Matt on the Colorado College cross country team, where he was a captain his junior and senior years. He set an example for our team by working incredibly…
