Because I believe this whole thing is blown way out of proportion to its reality. It is a flu that affects at most 5% to 10% of the population, yet…
People are miserable, and many have previously received “allergy shots” when symptoms get bad. It is important to know that “allergy shots” given once or twice a year are actually…
Even those who are still employed may see their coverage downgraded as their employers rush to cut costs. At the same time, a new analysis estimates that premiums for those…
I was told another person lost $100 the day before the same way. Please be honest and turn the money in to Walmart customer service. We are all doing things…
We’ve been here over 20 years, getting our news from New Mexico, as their foster children. We didn’t know about the Colorado governor’s stay-at-home order, but did get an alert…
Please do not tell news outlets or others about the “beautiful wildlife” which crosses your yards. If you do that, hunters with big guns will come and kill the animals.…
Meanwhile, over the past 10 years, the U.S. Forest Service has engaged endless prescribed burning and the growing of wildfires, while telling us we should just get used to smoke.…
Porter-Norton has a record of leadership and collaboration having facilitated thousands of meetings and forums in our area and working with more than 100 organizations to help them achieve their…
Did you know that tiny bursts of sunshine are emerging from our lawns, ranch lands and public places, announcing that spring is truly here? It’s dandelion season. The name dandelion…
Why not ask some engineers if it is possible to expand the width of the bridge on one side for pedestrians and bikes? Let them come up with some options…
The manufacturers of the products publicly stated that none of these products were meant to be used like this and serious injury could result. Hillary Clinton probably owns their stock…
I might turn on NPR first because it’s a great source for local and national news. I also comb through Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, The Durango Herald…
While I did not get the chance to read his offending Action Line column, I got the gist from his well-written and sincere apology. I’m guessing most of us during…
Boebert did not win the top line on the June 30 primary ballot by somehow beating incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in a typical election of the Republican 3rd Congressional District…
With the stay-at-home rule, fewer people are driving about to see or notice a lost animal on the road or elsewhere. The shelters are closed to the public. So even…
No, a business is not entitled to a waiver of environmental requirements. No, a business still has to make every effort to comply with reporting and requirements. No, this temporary…
You can take it to the La Plata County animal shelter. During these trying times, I’m sure they could use some help right now on that score. Give them a…
We all tend to take ourselves too seriously. He helps us to lighten up. I know, as a freelance writer, if you write enough material, eventually you’ll offend someone, cross…
President Trump’s rant against the WHO’s failure to make China perform certain functions is blatant scapegoating. This UN agency doesn’t have the legal right to force member countries to actions.…
While I appreciate the main spirit of his message about closing our communities to protect and save lives, I take offense at the cheap pot shots he took at his…
The average mortality rate of seasonal flu is 0.1%. COVID-19 is highly contagious. Unlike seasonal flu, there is no preventive vaccine, no herd immunity or proven care protocol. Over 9,000…
Political cartoonists and satirists are always pushing the line, teetering on the edge, and that’s why we like them. I didn’t get a chance to read the offending column before…
Let’s accept that the end of the run wasn’t precipitated by New Mexico-gate. Given the manner in which the folks at the center of said gate (against whom I hold…
In addition it was also noted, “Colorado is asking everyone to wear a non-medical cloth face covering while out in public” and to “use it whenever they are outside the…
At the same time, she’ll use her rearview mirror to see what those of us riding along need in the transition. What more could I seek in a director than…
If you include the surrounding counties, including Farmington’s San Juan County, there were 172 cases in seven counties with four deaths in two of those counties. The rate of infection…
If the council wants to spend $175,000 on such waste, then special order $175,000 worth of toilet paper for the community. It will be much more appreciated. It will also…
I live in New Mexico, near the state line, and I enjoy the symbiotic relationship between northern New Mexico and Southwest Colorado that makes it possible to eat in innumerable…
Possibly because my daughter is involved in health care and encounters a risk to her health each day she goes to work, I think Trump reached yet another new low…
Why has it chosen to not comment on nor share statistics? We don’t know how many patients it has tested, how many are sick or anything. We can only imagine…
