Why not provide willing participants with the opportunity to assist in the project? They can execute waivers with respect to possible injury. Provide them with goggles, helmets and sledgehammers. Charge…
Scientists and their work published in peer-reviewed scientific journals are the bedrock upon which mankind’s incredible achievements have been built. The polio vaccine, chemotherapy, the fact that the earth orbits…
The Vermont law, passed a few years ago and that withstood legal challenges, had just gone into effect July 1. It required these few simple words: “produced with genetic engineering,”…
Although there are stairs at the shelter, I never had to climb the stairs to receive the services they provide to anyone else, disability or not. I was accommodated. And…
The Colorado State University study also presented the positive economic impact to the county of the existing Durango-La Plata Airport. They include almost 1,900 high-paying jobs in La Plata County,…
A lot of people are against something that they don’t even understand. At my advancing age, I have found that my e-bike can make biking much more enjoyable; it can…
I was born and raised in San Juan County and have a connection to this land. Fate or destiny brought my ancestors here. Of over three dozen relatives, one was…
She discussed some of the challenges of being a legislator, and defended herself against low scores from some of these advocacy groups by pointing out that instead of trying to…
La Plata County is facing several issues that will demand solid management and decision-making skills going forward. The county has been fortunate to have very high tax revenues from the…
“In a breathtaking interview with The New York Times, Trump announced that he would not honor NATO’s guarantee of security to America’s European allies, practically inviting Vladimir Putin to destabilize…
Unfortunately, the threat of nuclear weapons is still all too real. But our leaders can take steps to decrease the chances that something like the bombing of Hiroshima could happen…
As a fourth-generation McKnight kid growing up in the north Animas Valley, Lyle has been working since the day he could walk. Lyle worked in the family business with his…
It seems this summer we’ve had a memorial or benefit each weekend for them. I want to thank all the businesses and sponsors for their generosity and support. So many…
As I see it, the respect for the beginning of the beautiful farm north of the runway is nil. That farm began in the homesteading days of La Plata County.…
I found Mr. Petit’s comments to be both arrogant and condescending. After first introducing himself in a self-important manner as a fly-fisherman and member of several organizations, he proceeds to…
J. Paul Brown is a selfless public servant. He has sacrificed his heart and soul for his fellow constituents. J. Paul has strong support from all parties across many counties,…
After bathing my dog three times to get the human feces smell off him, I realized that Paradise was lost. Of course, this is nothing new to many, but I…
You firefighters and crew rock, and you are all my heroes. I watched while you took water to the helicopter and the pilots flew some difficult maneuvers, and saw those…
I had my wife call 911 at 1:30 a.m. after the Fourth of July as I was having a medical incident. The 911 operator stayed on the phone until the…
First, the details of the FCC’s new “market modification” plan are not exposed. Also, it seems to me that a simple “Do you want Denver TV?” question on the November…
I am writing in the hope that people who might not be informed of the illegitimate nature of these “political polls” will read this and decide to find out the…
I have been a member of Trout Unlimited since I began fly fishing over 30 years ago. I’ve also been an active member of the local Five Rivers chapter for…
In fact, none of BP’s seed mixes, which are based on guidance from multiple regulatory agencies, include yellow sweet clover seed. As a responsible member of the community, BP is…
Locals said they didn’t want “the Bears Ears loved to death” by more “outsiders” that monument status would bring. Clearly, they want what is theirs to stay theirs, and what…
You have the ability to transform not only your own life, but the lives of those around you. You create your reality. If you are not expanding your consciousness, you…
They are lucky I’m psychic. I like cyclists. I was one, peddling an average of thirty-five miles per day on four-lane streets in Sacramento, sometimes in rush-hour traffic. I was…
I refer them to Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which says what is necessary to amend the document, either by addition or deletion. Article 5 states that either a)…
While strides have been made in this regard in recent years, it isn’t enough, because out of the 15 regions in the U.S. with the most methane pollution from gas…
Furthermore, as I volunteered at the aid station at mile 85, I witnessed Schlarb stand up first after eating to let Jornet know that he was going to leave because…
We were pleased that the current administration asked U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to visit southeast Utah to learn more about the area’s extensive cultural resources and the threats to…
