I support Clyde Church for La Plata County commissioner because of his experience working with diverse groups through Rotary International, his work on business incubators near Dove Creek and his…
In that same spirit, I believe a change for the better includes electing a new sheriff named Charles Hamby. From late 2011 until June 2016, I worked for the La…
Speaking of fake news and misinformation, check out Protect Colorado: They say vote NO because ”Proposition 112 is backed by extreme out-of-state groups and increases energy setbacks to five times…
Soon, all the Durango mom-and-pops will be renting rooms at a major discount to barely stay alive. Only corporate hotels can afford empty rooms as a write-off. What happened to…
Coal was the energy of the past. It was wonderful for advancing human civilization, but it’s time to move past coal, just like we did with whale oil and typewriters.…
I will be the first to say I wince at the sound of someone saying, “raising taxes is a good thing.” As a business owner for 15 years, I have…
Phil Weiser is, by far, the best choice. His opponent has been a prosecutor, supportive of hard-line positions on sentencing and crime who cares little for criminal justice or prison…
Meanwhile, Sean Smith has been working for this community. His management of the 416 Fire bears repeating. No deaths. No major injuries. No homes lost. An orderly, well-coordinated evacuation plan.…
Everyone believes in the work that our first responders do, but we need to more than just to say thank you in Facebook posts. The money from 2A will be…
The article states their motives are to seek just compensation for those who suffered losses and not put the train out of business. Nowhere is it stated they work for…
Not only do we have that individual in Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress but we also have a truly extraordinary candidate. Diane has smart, well-thought-out policy positions. She actually reads…
I am retired from the USDA Forest Service and I support multiple use. I’ve also come to the opinion that the San Juan National Forest’s greatest priority is watershed protection…
The library faces a steep decline in revenue due to falling oil and gas income and to the way property taxes are calculated in Colorado. Library staff manages the organization…
I didn’t either. But I looked into it a little, and there are at least two reasons why we should care about who holds this office. Protection of voter privacy:…
The urgency of Kavanaugh’s seat on the highest court in our country is crystal clear to anyone with half a brain. Midterm elections are coming very soon and the overwhelming…
One of the issues I find most concerning is climate change. We have seen the effects locally with the 416 Fire. Our warming temperatures and drought contributed to the 416…
Rep. Tipton co-sponsored the Concealed Carry Act of 2017 to allow anyone able to carry a concealed weapon in a state with little or no regulations to carry it legally…
Hi, Mr. Wainwright. I think I speak for almost every local Democrat in assuring you that we don’t hate you, and we try not to hate anybody. I admit that…
Hi, Mr. Wainwright. I think I speak for almost every local Democrat in assuring you that we don’t hate you, and we try not to hate anybody. I admit that…
Snarky. This is the kind of communication that inflames our present deep cultural, social and political divisiveness and thwarts any kind of reasonable dialogue. Salye Stein Durango
Congratulations. That little slab was placed to accommodate a memorial for one of Durango’s most vaunted citizens. His name was Terry, and, man! He would have had some choice words…
Snarky. This is the kind of communication that inflames our present deep cultural, social and political divisiveness and thwarts any kind of reasonable dialogue. Salye Stein Durango
Congratulations. That little slab was placed to accommodate a memorial for one of Durango’s most vaunted citizens. His name was Terry, and, man! He would have had some choice words…
It’s as easy as getting on Google and typing in “La Plata County senior services.” From there you can visit the website to access information and services provided by our…
Recently the Trump Administration and EPA’s Andrew Wheeler have decided to weaken the methane rules, which were previously protected by former president Obama. Methane is a key greenhouse gas. Although…
Jim Horn of Russel Engineering explained the plan to reduce College Dr. down to 3 lanes (2-lanes + a center turn lane). Also included would be; bike lanes on each…
I would ask anyone who is tempted to be dismissive of the allegations to more closely examine what the accusers are saying. Christine Blasey Ford’s very detailed account accuses Kavanaugh…
Especially Bush for congress, we need to be one step closer to having that Ph. D. candidate from charm school, that bastion of truth and knowledge, Nancy Pelosi, running the…
To me, the Democrats, whether they be local or national, want one thing in particular, more of your money. Thank goodness for TABOR. It gives us the right to vote…
