Yet here in Durango, prices have maintained at the $2.30 level for a long time. Why aren’t our prices dropping? Average from GasBuddy.com today shows an average of $2.03 in…
Our community should be reassured that both agencies worked hard and on very short notice to set up the testing. Safety, and effective utilization of scarce resources, were clearly a…
I own Mountain Meals, which specializes in frozen entrees and has been operating since 2019. We would like to open early on Thursdays to accommodate seniors and vulnerable customers. Starting…
To say that “Climate nonsense is dreamed up by profs” is to say that they’ve willingly committed career suicide for no reason. But soon these skeptics will fall silent. That’s…
After taking advantage of senior hours at Albertsons and seeing a lot of empty space in the freezer aisles, and seeing that local restaurants don’t open for pick-up until 11…
Our neighbors have stepped up to care for each other, providing soup, supplies and emotional comfort. Great community! Meanwhile, we should take wise steps to care for our world and…
According to 538.com, Gardner has voted with Trump 90% of the time. His voting record includes exposing waterways to invasive species through the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, opening up the…
Last I heard, it is illegal in Colorado to sell magazines with a capacity of over 15. Police frequently visit pawn shops, so they must be aware of this illegal…
What is Durango and its Durangutans doing? They are being selfish, self-centered pigs, hoarding goods and foods that will take months to use, leaving nothing on store shelves for responsible…
Every country dealing with this terrible pandemic has managed to do so without guns, looting or riots. Buying guns tells us a lot about this country and the people. They…
Thanks, too, to the hard-working, selfless individuals dedicating their time and energy to cleaning and sanitizing all those countless places where people need to be – and there are so…
For decades, many politicians coming into office with little money leave with a bundle from lobbyists and insider trading. Blue collars making an honest living barely get by paycheck to…
My country is right now going through the hardest times since WW II because of the spread of COVID-19. I was meant to come to Colorado, the land I’ve discovered…
When are the “powers that be” going bring us into the 21st century and get us Denver TV? Carol SimmonsDurango
For example, “We need at least 20 to-go orders every night to stay afloat.” Or, “Please help by looking at our website and volunteering.” Or, “Please call us to see…
Many of us have enjoyed an anniversary or birthday dinner, hosted out-of-town guests or just had a relaxing meal at one of their establishments. Our restaurants and their employees will…
I see that the price of oil has dropped by over half, yet the price of gasoline in Durango hasn’t dropped a penny. This is not how market forces work.…
Yet some personal health facts remain unchanged. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers good advice for preventing community spread and personal infection: apply social distancing, sanitize surfaces, wash…
But gasoline prices have not come down here much since then. In Oklahoma City now, regular is going from $1.19 to $1.49 per gallon. Here, as I write, regular is…
And there are overreaching powers telling private businesses and citizens what they can and what they can’t do, the governor of California threatening martial law, the governor of New Mexico…
The only explanation is that they are born with it (nature). That is, 10-odd million years of evolution as a social species has succeeded in making them – genetically, instinctively…
My hope is that we can quickly move to donate money for all the local business owners and employees. It would be great if someone who knows how to set…
The morning of March 16 it announced the library would close at 5 p.m. By the next day, ICL posted a special newsletter with updates on its website and Facebook…
I do understand why we ride, exercise, compete, etc. I experience so many riders running stop signs, red lights, not obeying the rules of the road. I stopped a road…
Before FLC’s spring break, I spent some valuable time with my students processing the unfolding pandemic. Collectively we shared our feelings; disappointments, sadness, and fears. I shared how sad I…
From the data I have read, every person infected will transmit the virus to 1.5 to 4 others. The German chancellor Angela Merkel claims 60-70% of humanity will contract it.…
“Our politics and our pandemic have had some unfortunate overlap,” you wrote, “not least of which is Democrats and Republicans trading charges of politicizing all responses to the coronavirus –…
It is a screed that defames both former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. By the way, the former vice president was not an “aide,” as the editorial…
Both of these individuals are tireless contributors to the La Plata County community. Both are extremely well qualified for the office of county commissioner. I strongly encourage all La Plata…
As a teacher in 9-R, I see our custodians struggle with short staffing, late hours and few accolades; however, the custodians at my school consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic…
