I attended the last public meeting on the spill and was again reminded that if Mountain Studies Institute had not been “Johnny (or Joan) on the spot” regarding the plume…
To better reflect the enormity of the problem, we should be talking about “at least 3 million gallons” of toxic water, based on EPA estimates. The difference is far more…
Who would have thought that our precious Animas would fall victim to a toxic spill? And yet, we’ve known that Silverton, our neighbor to the north, has tons of undealt-with…
Donald Trump is the perfect representative for the modern day conservative movement. Sure, he’s offensive and has little regard for the facts, but this is the Fox News Republican party…
Twenty-five years ago, when Silverton was struggling to exist after the last mine closed, “Superfund site” was no welcome label. So a compromise was reached, doing the jobs piecemeal. I…
And when challenged, they threaten to lay off employees in an attempt to coerce hesitant county commissioners into supporting their devious requests. But the three or four new employees that…
“When the last tree is cut down, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late,…
I have a solution to this problem: Import more bears to the Tech Center area! While the bears were playing up there, panhandling came to a screeching halt. Walmart is…
Colorado is already paying the price of warming temperatures and unchecked carbon emissions via increased wildfires and a shrinking snowpack. It’s having a negative impact on our businesses, communities and…
Mines above Silverton have leached so many toxic chemicals into the Animas that several species of indigenous fish and insects to the river have all but disappeared. According to a…
The original play perfectly captures the flavor and tradition of Durango and the Strater Hotel. The professional performers create an engaging, comedic show that will make you laugh and even…
Durango’s clarifying resolution focuses on label, while nondiscrimination remains
Thank you to the parade participants but especially to the following merchants: Piñon Liquors, El Dorado, Ignacio Auto Body, Dancing Spirit and El Amigo. These businesses graciously donated to the…
This is also a wake-up call to our community about the ongoing threat posed by abandoned hard-rock mines. There are an estimated 500,000 of these mines, affecting about 40 percent…
Small Business Majority’s scientific opinion polling found 87 percent of small-business owners believe improving clean-energy innovation and energy efficiency are good ways to increase prosperity for small businesses through job…
Talk of a lawsuit is premature; everyone should first see how things play out
I am of the belief that there is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad dog owners. My wife and I enjoyed dogs in our family for more…
We launched in our kayaks thinking it was runoff from the Red Mountain pass area that made its way down the river, and didn’t think in our wildest dreams what…
All businesses should put a notice in their window saying don’t give money to the beggars. Chuck Norton Durango
Therefore, our La Plata County commissioners, our Durango City Council and hopefully the state of Colorado need to immediately join forces to demand Superfund status for these mines. They have…
Because of the nature of the humane society, emotions tend to run high at all levels of shelter operation from the board to the staff. I have witnessed the extreme…
Those political farces reminded me of Brian Keenan’s quip: “Politics can only be a small part of what we are. It’s a way of seeing; it is not all-seeing in…
Assessing, remediating spill requires honesty, clarity and coordination
Besides helping keep our community safe from air pollution, the Clean Power Plan is one of our best tools for protecting our outdoor experiences, which are key to keeping our…
Fortunately, federal legislation has been introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, a key member of Congress, which could finally shut down this loophole and allow states to require online sellers…
Using edited and deceptive videos produced after lying to Planned Parenthood staff, this group is making outrageous and inaccurate claims about Planned Parenthood’s valued services. And now, after being misled,…
