Over the next nine years, many of Durango’s finest musicians played in Jeff’s bands, including Bill Boyer, Todd Kirkland, John June, DC Duncan, Brant Leeper, Michael McAllister and others. They…
Marilyn Monroe was of my generation. Her life was anything but exemplary. She was more known for her excesses than her accomplishments. As a matter of fact, she was a…
First, the amendment as written should never have been on the ballot because it is in direct violation of federal law, which always supersedes state law. In addition, early data…
Bill to have county commissioners chosen by district should be rejected by lawmakers
Eid’s knowledge and expertise have been invaluable to the students, especially in understanding the complex issues of jurisdiction, governmental policy and tribal sovereignty. He has also been able to bring…
This annual exhibition is well-founded, and its original theme is very clear. To impose an additional theme on top of it was conflicting and confusing. It was a mistake to…
I am a retired disabled veteran who has sacrificed more than what 99 percent of this country would ever think possible, or would even volunteer for, these days. I was…
What can we do to benefit the future of our youth? For one, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters so we can dedicate ourselves to friendship, education and hope. Youth…
So now, I find out that according to the 2006 drug act, I will be penalized for every month I am without that coverage, which is a cumulative and increasingly…
Who gets our money? And why don’t we? What is the purpose of this program if the money only goes to those lucky enough to own property in an already-overpriced…
Obama’s solo mission offers too many milquetoast solutions to serious issues
Broncos return to the championship game after more than a decade in the wilderness
Highways are not even being discussed by the majority party in the Legislature. The latest figures show 53 percent of Colorado highways are in poor condition. That is up from…
The point is, math is infallible. It is humans who are corrupt when left alone to make decisions by themselves unchecked. Math, when it is in the open and checked…
Numerous studies, not funded directly by flu vaccine manufacturers, show flu shots are not effective and fail to work for many people. They may provide temporary immunity for some, but…
Report highlights serious deficiencies in administration of justice in Indian Country
Was that really necessary or a way for Obama to shift the blame to Republicans? Now it turns out an organization of USFS campground operators – calling themselves the National…
Going solar is one thing easy to put off, for all the reasons stated above. But let’s look at that first excuse, about cost. If it’s worth doing later, it’s…
My insurance, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, will not answer that question. It does not release its “negotiated rates.” Farmington cash price: $785. Denver cash price: $585. Moral of the story?…
Have you ever stopped to think guns are not a new thing? Guns have been around since the early 1800’s – but yet school shootings are quite new, extremely violent…
Doesn’t the code of ethics in journalism require a balanced presentation of facts? What unbiased, credible sources can you cite supporting the statement that cell towers are safe? The Federal…
My question is whether the trash-hauling companies or their employees will be picking up the trash their trucks spew on their way to the dump in Bondad? On my many…
No need to get ahead of ourselves, the process is only now beginning to unfold
A 1 percent increase would take it to 2.02 percent. I know math is hard. Tom Gray Durango Editor’s note: Reader Gray is correct. Increasing the sales tax from 2…
State tax code should be consistent with federal policy on same-sex marriage
