If you are a property owner in La Plata County, you likely received your 2023 property notice of valuation from the county in the mail recently. I would encourage everyone…
I am a 30-year veteran teacher (retired) and the proud parent of teachers who married teachers. In recent years, teaching has become increasingly more difficult as politicians, parents and the…
Polling data show most Americans overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to an abortion. Too bad. There’s a judge in Texas that says “no.” Polling data show that most Americans believe…
“Where have all the criminals gone?” is the title of the fourth chapter of Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt’s 2005 book, “Freakonomics.” The economists correlate the banning of reproductive health…
During U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first term in Congress, things got a little weird. Boebert supported the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education; she opposed Colorado’s red flag laws,…
Thank you for the news story on Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her bill to take authority away from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service related to wolves and the Endangered…
I’m grateful for Sarah Sturm’s guest column on Sunday, and for the reminder that as people who live and play here, we’re responsible for the future of the places we…
In response to a recent letter about why “laws don’t apply to all equally?” I refer the letter writer to the recent trial for assault that former President Donald Trump…
“Mercy” – what an ironic misnomer! Who do these people think they are? Davitt M. Armstrong Oracle, Arizona
This letter is in support of the use of nuclear power to supply the increased need for electricity in coming years. As we all know, there are several ways to…
Vote! The La Plata Electric Association election is now and I encourage everyone to carefully read the candidate statements and vote. David Luschen has decades of electrical industry experience. That…
LPEA Policy 105(II) Disclaimer: Although I am current director at LPEA, this letter is my personal opinion. I am not speaking on behalf of the cooperative or its board of…
I still remember the smell, of her leaves upon the moist earth, churned from frozen ground, by seeds in search of spring. Is there anything more beautiful, more idyllic, more…
In response to Joe Lewandoski’s guest column, “Don’t ‘fall for Purser’s Hysterical, untruthful claims.‘” I know John, and although he is passionate, smart and curious, I would never consider John…
I am writing in support of David Luschen as a candidate for La Plata Electric Association in District 4. David is committed to LPEA’s mission of “safe, reliable electricity at…
Isolated here in the city Is a refuge for those who ask Desperate young men sharing Tales of helpless insanity Where secrets are stuffed And spirits have withered away Smoking…
As a former La Plata Electric Association director, I’ve watched with disgust as the LPEA board has come to be dominated by special interests. As self-declared stewards of the environment,…
Local energy politics affect everyone, and we youth of Durango want to see more people active in the conversation. Many people either do not take an interest in our energy…
I was astounded when I read the guest column from Joe Lewandowski about the La Plata Electric Association election, which included personal attacks and false conclusions about candidate John Purser.…
Before calling a meeting of the La Plata Electric Association membership, you must submit 3,500 supporting signatures (10% of the membership). That’s what will be necessary if the LPEA membership…
I endorse John Purser for La Plata Electric Association board of directors, District 4. Our energy supply options are changing rapidly. Distributed power produced by a variety of generation companies…
I live in La Plata Electric Association District 4 and have net-metering with battery backup. LPEA does a good job keeping the grid up and for that, I am grateful.…
The Mrs. and I went into town recently, and there was a lot of traffic going nowhere, a rich mix of drivers: locals, new locals, travelers, tourists and truckers. Traffic…
On April 13, the news story, “Dave Woodruff claims victory in Durango City Council election recount,” says that our county clerk and her staff were gratified to see that everyone…
I am writing to express my concerns about Lauren Boebert’s guest column headlined, “Boebert: ‘Science is clear, gray wolf is fully recovered,“ in which Boebert defends her proposed Trust the…
There is so much anticipation when it comes to skiing powder. There is so much hope, dreams, remembrances of past times, perfect. The pure swo o o o sh shhh…
to pack my canoe without you is to be blue even before the brown-green waters of the Gunnison as a poetry bandit I’m at a loss what rhymes with Gunnison?…
What does it all mean asked the rich man to his friend. Soft winds flutter leaves. Ed Lehner Durango
I held my Grandma’s hand. We walked past an old man. I started to cry, he was missing an eye! We tossed a few coins in his pan. Sixty years…
Thoughts not spoken become Secrets weighing-in on our hearts I spoke Rendering my truth open Sharing a thought hidden deep inside Unknown to casual passers-by Burdens heavy or light Shaped…
