cca An enduring symbol, the mustang, symbolizes the largely mythological vision of the West as a place that is wild and free, similar to the eagle and the bison. The…
George Washington said, “If freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” George had something there, but because we…
Thank you, Dan Armentano, for your letter to the editor titled “Henson an exceptional public servant.” It is difficult to describe all of the many accomplishments Eva Henson, former Housing…
I am delighted to share the success of the One to One Reading program, which was launched by Durango School District this past school year. We welcomed 44 dedicated volunteer…
cca As Shane Voss appropriately noted in The Durango Herald and The Journal on June 28, state politicians continue to propose legislation that threatens public education. Even high-performing charter schools,…
cca The devils of despotism have come out of the closet in America. We now know that many Americans have only been pretending to love representative government, always referring with…
Two weeks after primary ballots were cast, I sat with a partner from the Republican Party to help County clerk Tiffany Lee and her staff perform this very important process.…
Trish Zorniodu1-i-syn As I write, my skin is sweating. My body is hot to the touch. I’m tired and dehydrated no matter how many glasses of water I consume. I’m…
In the U.S., we have the odd impression that presidents ought to be Superman, being able to resolve any issue and being responsible for all mishaps. No other developed country…
Two old dinosaurs are running for president of the United States. Where is an asteroid when we really need one? James F. Andrus Cortez
cca Any nation’s money says something about that nation. For one, a nation’s currency is broadly linked with its economic policy. As an example, the Polish government redenominated its currency…
No, our part of the planet is not experiencing a climate change crisis. Climate change is a phenomenon that occurs over hundreds of thousands to millions of years. None of…
Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient…
Although some reports of the growing crimes by illegal aliens against U.S. citizens are breaking through the leftist news blackout, for the most part the left hides injuries and deaths…
Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn cca Mangroves are these amazing thickets of trees, sort of forests, if you think of them, that grow in salt water in…
On Thursday in Denver at a panel discussion, “State of the Local Media: Colorado Journalism in an Important Election Year,” Colorado Public Radio News Executive Editor Kevin Dale said we…
Thank you for publishing James Carville’s guest column on Wednesday and the news story on Michael Bennet in the same issue. Today, not tomorrow, is the time to reframe the…
Phillipscca As part of the League of Women Voters’ efforts to educate and inform voters on the many policy issues that are being discussed this election season, we’re shining a…
The Next Step plan for Main Avenue will make parking downtown dangerous. The center lane, where delivery trucks park, is being reduced in width from 12 to 10 feet. The…
I usually agree with most editorials, but not the one about abandoning our president. Joe Biden has done so much for this country, more than the last five presidents combined,…
My 40-year Department of Defense career was entirely in the trenches but with random Forrest Gump experiences. I had the tremendous honor and privilege to serve in times and circumstances…
Familiarize yourself with Project 2025. So where does the Republican Party want to take us? We know that they want us to be led by a man who: 1) Will…
Salkacca La Plata County residents, I am thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming “On the Road” tour. These gatherings are a vital opportunity for us to…
Record-setting rains accompanied by hail and strong winds that resulted in power outages recently in the Grand Valley could well be followed by more of the same in the not-so-distant…
Cross I have long thought that sport and art can be prophetic for society. With the introduction of mixed martial arts and Ultimate fighting in American sport, I was worried…
Cross I have long thought that sport and art can be prophetic for society. With the introduction of mixed martial arts and Ultimate fighting in American sport, I was worried…
The previous Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners were very circumspect about the wolf issue. It is not surprising that the proposal to intentionally release wolves was formerly rebuffed. It was…
cca Mark my words: Joe Biden is going to be out of the 2024 presidential race. Whether he is ready to admit it or not. His pleas to congressional Democrats…
It may seem out of the ordinary for Colorado Public Radio to feature a story about a coloring book. And we can’t say we’ve ever opined about one. But the…
