Processing a records request is not a simple task. As stated in the news story, there are items that are exempt from release. This means every document must be reviewed.…
One of my friends claimed Dick did not always vote according to his previous campaign claims. Dick listens to all sides of the issues and studies the research in the…
Durango City Councilor Sweetie Marbury has a personal relationship with Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribal councils. Because she is a fair-minded individual who cares about everyone’s needs equally,…
Belouniss had a 90-day visa. After that period, she needed to reapply for her visa or apply for permanent residence. She did neither. Why? Her nonviolent dispute with her husband…
She writes that the U.S. has gone to war for Israel, which is not true. The U.S. has supplied war material to Israel but never has gone into conflict on…
Latinas are twice as likely to experience unintended pregnancy because of poor access to family-planning services and a lack of financial resources to pay for contraception out of pocket. This…
Additionally, his specialty is exo-astronomy – the discovery and study of other planets in our universe. Understanding the physics of how other planets operate – the relationship between atmospheric composition,…
Voters can help change the misdirected status quo by electing local leaders who understand science and solutions related to protecting the health of ecosystems, including humans. Dick White’s background, experience…
Unfortunately, though, we’ve recently seen bills introduced in state houses across the West that seek to wrest control of national public lands and potentially sell them off to private development.…
Some people on the pro side spoke of the long wait times at the carousel to pick up their luggage. They seem to have forgotten how long it takes at…
Of course, when it comes to Israel, Kristof and Thomas Friedman take great liberties in making sure Israel and the Jewish people are seen as the most offensive oppressors of…
Judy Lansing and Linda Mahlum were two of my co-workers. They are both very professional, and care very much about their jobs. The fact that Judy was an employee of…
I can say without hesitation, the days of throwing up a tent to provide reasonable services are over. We need a new airport. Every time I fly, I have folks…
What is the Office of Consumer Counsel? What does it do? Why should we care? The OCC is under the Consumer Protection Section of the Colorado Office of Attorney General.…
In our little corner of Southwest Colorado, there exists an alliance between four nonprofits that are working to make communities of the region safer. Each agency provides confidential services to…
No doubt, improvements at the airport will come at a higher cost in the long run while adding more inconveniences to air travelers in the short run. It would appear…
Rigorous academics – not based on any special needs, but to answer a prevailing need for innovative programs designed for 21st century learners. A culture of excellence where students are…
Many of you no longer think for yourselves and believe what others lie about to make you believe them. Just follow along like the sheep that need to be sheared.…
Schools want us to fit in. Society wants us to behave. Human practices have become barbaric. Animals are caged, tortured and slaughtered for our enjoyment. Little girls are given away…
Of the public input on the state plan so far, nearly half has been from the Eastern Slope and only 8 percent from Southwest Colorado. As the public education, participation…
For example, residents of the Riverview Elementary School area were concerned about the safety of the children in their area because cars were not slowing down in the school zones.…
Don’t push the responsibility to hold down costs onto homeowners and limit their ability to be repaid for shoddy construction. Build it right the first time, and this issue will…
DRBA would like to see Southwest Colorado communities flourish with the robust recreation economy that comes with protected public lands. Yet, as we celebrated the Browns Canyon protections, we watched…
Water is an increasingly critical issue for the Western Slope of Colorado, and we, as individuals, as a municipality and as a region, need to continue to move toward greater…
I was probably one of the very first persons in the Durango community to meet Dick when he arrived here some years ago from New England. I have called him…
There is an attitude that this isn’t a new tax. But in 1999 it was a new tax, and it had a sunset date for a reason: So it would…
In 2005, voters approved the ¼-cent Open Space, Parks and Trails Fund, which expires in 2026. According to the city of Durango, this tax is used “for the acquisition, construction…
