Here in Southwest Colorado, seven counties have been labeled “primary natural disaster areas” by the USDA and another 10 have been deemed eligible for disaster relief. That includes La Plata…
But that experience is costing us, the taxpayers, $24,000 a year for the next two years. Why the extra cost to the county? Because an audit two years into her…
The letters were: “As the drought continues pray for rain,” “Democracy in Durango is fading away,” “Private parking for oversized vehicles” and “Print the Rockies’ scores and standings.” I mean…
I knew it would be best because being an emergency medical technician student, I’ve seen risky behavior outcomes gone wrong when under the influence of alcohol. I never operate a…
Adults do have common sense, or should have, and rights, and are personally responsible for kids. Several of those rights are acknowledged by the U.S. Constitution. Notice the absence of…
Some suggest this may be his strategy to assure those in the hot seat in today’s high profile collusion and obstruction of justice investigations that they shouldn’t worry if convicted;…
I’ve heard Diane and her principal primary opponent, Karl Hanlon, speak and have studied their websites. It’s clear to me that Diane would be the most effective representative of our…
After heading United Way for 10 years, Tim has for five years served as executive director of Durango’s Business Improvement District, including writing a column for the Durango Herald. He…
If you were hoping for outstanding fly fishing in Southwest Colorado, you may be disappointed in a matter of weeks. When stream flow is low enough, like it will be…
I hope the interviewers ask him why he thought it inappropriate to reveal that Trump had been under FBI investigation since July 2016, while he revealed, 11 days before the…
We will be selling our new Carry On! packable Chico bags made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. We are also making reusable copper straws and sewing reusable produce bags.…
Perhaps God, in His mercy, will send us some. Frances Roach Mancos
These procedures impact a citizen’s right to address issues with officials elected to hear our concerns. Citizens cannot request a consent agenda item be reviewed, and comments are limited to…
The major league baseball team in Colorado is the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are in first place at the moment in their division. It is completely irresponsible, even rude, for…
Many Americans may only visit Colorado once in a lifetime, but the joy and wonder experienced creates lasting memories. Do we not owe it to all Americans, even those not…
With a 10 to 1 spending advantage, she dodged the bullet by 36 votes! If you are to believe the public relations from Conservation Colorado, ultra-liberal California hedge funder Tom…
Tim Walsworth has the experience needed to do the job right. What has the experience been for the county under the current treasurer? In 2017, a review of transactions from…
If Congressman Scott Tipton ever shows up for an in-person town hall meeting with constituents, hopefully someone will ask him why congressional Republicans think it should be easier to get…
Since most of the patient concerns we addressed concerned billing, Allison Aichele was very helpful. I was sorry to see her go but understood why she was elected La Plata…
In 1989, he worked closely with Reagan on negotiating the Montreal Protocol – an international treaty to prevent the degradation of the ozone layer. His memo to Reagan stated, “Environmental…
Equal access to all (both providers of content and users) is the backbone of the internet as we’ve known it since its inception. An overwhelming majority of U.S. citizens support…
So why not vote for Diane Mitsch Bush? She’s the only candidate in the race that has actually stood up to the NRA. She has already demonstrated that she is…
However, other things I encounter are very discourteous, inconsiderate, and even dangerous. Oversized pickup trucks and SUV’s extend into the traffic lanes in the parallel parking spaces downtown. These vehicles…
President Trump recently crossed into extraordinarily dangerous territory by “demanding” that the Justice Department investigate itself about a laughable “conspiracy” to infiltrate the Trump campaign. He has also made ongoing…
It was a beautiful coming together of Durango, town and ski area. Charlie and his wife, Deborah Uroda, epitomize Durango. Stories were told, friendships renewed and laughs shared as we…
The Energy Council stated that methane is not an ozone precursor; therefore oil and gas activity is not the significant source of ozone precursors in Durango. They are correct that…
“One of the biggest impacts of drought is fire,” Williams explained. “In the western United States, droughts are causing larger and larger fires. … Health, safety and assets are put…
