Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Smith did not deserve lavish party
Thousands of people retire without a lavish party every day. He is not special by any means. The people of Durango should be outraged. This is just another example of…
Letters to the Editor
Civil War Ball an inappropriate event
As a white Southern man and descendant of slave owners, I have seen far too much racism disguised as celebrations of history and heritage. Why would I consider a Civil…
Letters to the Editor
Take time to honor past soldiers
They’ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day, however, will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or…
Letters to the Editor
Carbon limits will help at power plant
In June, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This is a huge deal – power plants are the largest source…
Letters to the Editor
Goodbye meat, hello veggie burgers
Food poisoning by E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, if they undercook their meat. Cancer – if they heat their meat to the point of creating cancer-causing compounds. Luckily, a bunch…
Letters to the Editor
Ptolemy was a truly extraordinary person
Margaret absolutely was one of the most unique and special people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have had her mentorship and friendship. When I worked at Fort…
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Bring bratty crybabies to justice
You all experienced it growing up: Invariably, the playground crybaby, stingy, brat who showed up and wanted to play, but you could not play with his toy, be it a…
Letters to the Editor
Animas High grateful to community
Jake Lauer, head of school, Animas High School Durango
Letters to the Editor
Keep help where it’s needed: Close to home
It really hurts me and disappoints me to see that people can spend money on fundraisers for schools that have plenty of funding and things that are not life-threatening to…
Editorials
Doris Brennan: A ‘doer type’
She was tireless and passionate about the community she served and the causes she supported. And with that, she made a difference. Durango and La Plata County are better for…
Opinion
BHS Knowledge Bowl team raising funds for national competition in Washington
We are very excited about this incredible opportunity. In order to make this a reality, we are trying to raise money to help defray the costs of the trip. We…
Opinion
Applications for Leadership La Plata due June 3
If you are interested in learning more about La Plata County, meeting community leaders, building professional and personal relationships, learning and/or enhancing your leadership skills, all while having fun, Leadership…
Opinion
Udall supports reasonable federal policies, Gardner does not
He encourages homeowners living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to follow mitigation guidelines because the drought, unhealthy forests and climate change enhance the possibility of wildland fires to turn…
Letters to the Editor
Out-of-order meters should be free
What the city should do is put up a sign saying “free half-hour parking.” What’s the worst that could happen? If the city is worried that someone may park there…
Letters to the Editor
Make a phone call to help injured wildlife
The DAH business day is constantly interrupted with injured wildlife coming through the front and back doors of the clinic. In the spring, five wild animals a day is not…
Letters to the Editor
Charters story contained impossible number
It also upset us how the story quoted Animas High School students. Marley was asked about the best part of Animas. This has nothing to do with the issue at…
Letters to the Editor
New rules prompted market changes
Cramer, apparently, did not know that last year the market member/vendors voted to: 1) Make available one seat on the five-member board from the nonagricultural membership. 2) Fill available vendor…
Letters to the Editor
Consider economics of renewable energy
Coal will always be one of our energy resources. There is no getting around that. The United States has seen declining emissions over the last 10 years. It is China…
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Climate change not subject to polls, vote
Rises in atmospheric CO2 seem to have often played a significant role in many of these events. The changes to life and the environment brought on by these episodes were…
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Retirement party spending was outrageous
Governments so often forget where the money comes from (the taxpayers) and where it should go (public services, social services, paying debt, etc.). Seventeen-thousand dollars is more money than some…