It is the way of despots to muzzle the press, imprison or kill reporters and control news outlets. The press is absolutely essential to democracy, to expose government malfeasance, lies…
We are recent transplants to the Durango area but know there are a number of second homes in the region, many of which are used to generate income. In almost…
Too many signs actually has the opposite of the desired effect of directing our fine citizens. One has the tendency to tune out all the clutter. Recently, I counted the…
The Republican base that supports him must also be non-believers or they wouldn’t follow his unchristian beliefs of hate and greed Baby Huey will continue to destroy this country with…
The sub-headline of the story says, “School principals express support for Snowberger.” And the article follows that “all 11 principals in School District 9-R joined in support of Superintendent Dan…
Upon inspection, the parking ticket I received was for an “expired registration.” Guilty until proven innocent! My registration was not expired. Someone had removed the red 2019 sticker from my…
The put-in at Memorial Park II was just remodeled, and Lake Nighthorse is now available for paddle boarding. I feel like adding a parking lot and increased traffic will destroy…
A simple fact-check of Mike Sigman’s letter would illustrate my point. By simply reading the AP and Washington Post articles, it becomes clear that the diplomat “downgrades” did actually happen…
Unfortunately, the Herald added the headline: “Farrakhan has done good things, too.” That headline in no way represented me or my beliefs. Perhaps it’s not surprising that a casual reader…
No one asked if I wanted or needed a huge bear resistant trash can. I only produce enough trash to fill it less than a quarter full each week (reduce,…
It was just last year property taxes were increased. Then, because La Plate county is a tourist mecca, the county receives revenues equivalent to a much more populous county. The…
I’m not a Trump fan, but compared to liberal journalists, Trump is a truth-telling saint. The “downgrading” that the AP and The Washington Post, and now the Herald were moaning…
His opponents believe he is crooked. His supporters believe he is the victim of a conspiracy. Trump has been preparing his base for an attempt to impeach him almost since…
Those suffocating black exhaust clouds from diesel engines will soon be shrinking, and we will be able to enjoy time in our lovely San Juan Mountains without breathing in chemical…
The influx of illegal, low-skilled workers depresses the wages of other workers, shifting money from local working families to business owners. Because cheap labor means more profits, the progressive policy…
That time is now, and for the first time in a long time, CPW seems to want to do the right thing. If you are among the growing number of…
Rep. Scott Tipton and Sen. Cory Gardner, each of you is directly responsible for this mess, the desecration, the feces, the trash and graffiti, and all the illegal activity on…
On my return from Denver, I dreaded going through the seemingly endless sea of people awaiting security clearance. But all lines were manned and operating normally. When it was my…
After reading Carol Cure’s letter (“Farrakhan has done good things, too,” Jan. 15), I think she should have taken his advice. Quoting Cure, “Mallory is apparently an admirer of Farrakhan…
According to your article, The Pine River Times will no longer be a newspaper we can actually hold in our hands, read at leisure and enjoy the reporting by Melanie…
This would be much more economical than building a new or remodeling the old main station downtown. It would free up a lot of parking spaces on Second Avenue. The…
I am tired of the harassment our superintendent of schools continues to receive, even as he attempts to correct his course. I cannot write it off as the issues that…
This is an inexcusable act and is intolerable in the funeral industry. Please know that this company is in no way related to or associated with Four Corners Funeral Chapel…
Media outlets have noted that Tamika Mallory, the co-president of the Women’s March, was present at a speech Farrakhan gave before the Nation of Islam where he made appalling anti-Semitic…
As a graduate of 9-R schools and as a parent of a 9-R pupil, I am unimpressed by the actions Snowberger has taken over the last few months. He’s lost…
No matter from where it originates, we must commit ourselves to confronting and resisting bias and discrimination if we are to have a society that is fair and just. Racial,…
A stalemate over $5 billion for a border wall, which may vastly underestimate the actual cost. If you feel that history may be able to teach us anything, consider the…
Our rivers are dry, forests are burning, recreational opportunities are diminished and our rural and agricultural way of life is at risk. Can we agree that our very way of…
They ask or say “It’s just a cowboy town.” But what about the cowboy poets? As visitors become better acquainted with town, they discover that this village is much more…
There are many similarities. Both groups stir up quite a debate. Supporters of either feel an obligation to help. Opponents see them as a problem. Providing assistance to them attracts…
