Memories of the incalculable sacrifices endured by American soldiers and Allied forces – the Greatest Generation – are besmirched by the mindless insult of an ignorant punk. There is additional…
Some people really can re-use an item that another person no longer needs. Is that not called recycling ? A temporary pile of furniture and brush, not garbage, could be…
Per the rules of the Wilderness Act, we have never used a chain saw. One summer, after the Yellowstone fires, on a crew of 10 volunteers (not trained sawyers), we…
Gov. Jared Polis points to climate change as a cause – and he’s right. It is estimated that anthropogenic climate change has nearly doubled forest fire areas between the years…
The homeless situation has escalated as liberalism has increased. Maybe a little practical thinking would be in order? Eileen Wright Vallecito
Durango city employees see the exact type of mess caused by and left by homeless campers. Our public servants do not have the proper hazmat gear with which to protect…
While certainly possible, the time for this accomplishment was not mentioned, and it is likely that this was accomplished over an entire summer cutting season. In 2018, the Pagosa Ranger…
I think the rhetoric used to describe the importance of the pieces overlooked a lot of sensitivities within the community. While it is cool to highlight an art piece’s roots…
Now that it is bear season, please place cans out on trash pickup days – or do I just report you? Sherri Libby Durango
The Wilderness Act was put into place to protect the rugged and quiet character of these iconic places. Making the use of chain saws available would not only create an…
The editors failed to rally our community to build more affordable housing and provide the essential shelter for those in need. Rather than lock people out of the post office…
I do have a concern about the term “pro-life.” It seems the term “pro-birth” would be a more accurate description. Wouldn’t we agree that life is far more than taking…
While I agree that a referendum on the Electoral College is not the place to decide this issue, and probably not constitutional, the bill that was passed by the Colorado…
The slogan “unity in diversity” has been used by religious and political groups to promote harmony and celebration of multiculturalism based on an understanding that our differences enrich us. Nelson…
I do not trust the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management or the Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other government natural resource management agency under President Donald…
Stem cell therapy has been a topic of great interest in medical research. Stem cells obtained from either the patient, umbilical cord blood or other sources have demonstrated some potential…
For hundreds of years, the Animas Valley and San Juans were Ute land, but the chief sign itself has only been around since the 1950s. It celebrates the commodification of…
In 2017, the Forest Service, San Juan BCH, outfitters and other volunteers opened about 50% of our system trails on the Pagosa Ranger District. In 2018, working together with outfitters…
We’re to believe that anyone who is against murdering unborn babies is a kook? And if we think the Constitution should be upheld, we’re radical? Should we assume that comatose…
How do we pick the best technology and policy solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate the extent of that change? What resources do scientists need…
I have never spoken for someone running for office, but my love of this county has urged me to champion Marsha. Maybe it is easier to count a worthwhile organization…
The one on Florida Road has become a race track of those roaring around and paying no attention to anyone else. If you are coming from the north, this little…
As a member of the SJBCH, I’m personally responsible for assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of public resources. I am writing in support…
Yet more doctors now support Medicare For All even if it means slightly lower salaries. A registered Republican working at a gene-sequencing firm told Vox that despite growing up a…
In 1923, Alice Paul introduced the ERA, after the 19th amendment, affirming women the right to vote, was ratified. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress. However, 15…
Sixth grade can be the pits. Middle school can be emotionally crippling. I stayed and watched, wet and cold, as 60 other kids stood on the side shivering, lips blue,…
Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…
If U.S. companies that manufacture goods in China feel that the appropriation of their intellectual property costs more than manufacturing in China benefits their bottom line, they would find another…
For example, I was near City Market when a young transient man asked if he could take me to dinner. I declined and he started yelling. The yelling continued until…
