We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…
I relocated here last fall, and, as an animal advocate, I gathered some information before moving. I was delighted to hear that LPCHS offers great care, has a robust volunteer…
How is Utah achieving such success? It is providing permanent housing to the homeless. Those who choose to accept the offer of permanent housing pay either $50 per month or…
It pains me to see, as a local who has lived here most of my life, what is happening to Durango: homelessness, crime, lack of respect for our town, trash…
Local facilities should endeavor to correct challenges for disabled patrons
How does he know this? Because some Border Patrol guy told him. Pretty much the world standard for verification there! Just a simple Google search reveals plenty of studies countering…
Yet, almost a month later, teachers and staff still have not received their contracts, and the dedicated 9-R employees are uncertain of the administration’s lack of professionalism, adherence to the…
This is the time of year that I typically send out an email welcoming everyone back for the upcoming start to the school year, but it saddens me that this…
The Regional Housing Alliance has identified the need for 790 housing units to meet the expected growth of the city and county in the next 10 years. These are to…
Jeff was truly singular in many ways, and his love of politics started early in life. His son, Patrick, when delivering a touching eulogy, reminded us that Jeff was 17-years…
Durango has sure changed, and it is so sad to think someone is turned off by the passing by of these regal critters. Way to go, Doc and Blizzard. I’m…
“Judge not! lest ye be judged!” is about as clear as the Bible gets. McCoy is apparently no more able to cleanse herself from her sin of judging and condemning…
Several weeks later, when this lie was obvious to all, the administration reluctantly admitted the attack was a planned act of terrorism. On May 31, 2014, Bowe Bergdahl was released…
Oh that another community leader, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger, had the same confidence in his people. No such luck, many heads have rolled. In what amounts to…
That was the first time I was arrested. My appreciation for authority does not run deep. My parents didn’t beat me into submission and I’m grateful. But it didn’t do…
It seems as though giving cash is not always the best solution. If people truly want and need help we can direct them in the right direction. Perhaps the Durango…
Shouldn’t the county adhere to its existing rulings that balance water availability with population density rather than granting exceptions that undermine this crucial strategy? Jane Norton Durango
I attended a tour and then a forum spearheaded by Hinsdale County Commissioner Cindy Dozier regarding the devastation of Southern Colorado forests by the spruce beetle. Speakers at the forum…
On the morning of May 17 my son, Lee McCutchen, suffered massive injuries in a car accident near Lon’s Automotive on Highway 160. Thank you seems an inadequate way to…
Sorting one big black bag at a time. All just for the animals to make a dime. Some, misinformed, say they were there just for the bounty. Sorting through the…
City Council should enact a moratorium while the staff works on a permanent fix
