Well, it is now conclusive that The Durango Herald and The Journal editorial staff have lost their collective minds by endorsing Pamela Anderson over Jena Griswold for Colorado secretary of…
Jared Polis is one of the “Gang of Four” – four wealthy Coloradans who make a concerted effort to support Democratic issues. The Gang of Four are Pat Stryker, Rutt…
While attending a recent 4CORE EV Ride and Drive event in Cortez, I caught a glimpse of the future. A board member of Empire Electric drove up in his Kia…
In the midst of an intensely divided and hysterical political environment, please consider Clyde Church when making your decision about the upcoming county commissioner election. I trust Clyde to make…
As a parent of two young boys in Durango public schools, I worry about the overall state of public education in Durango and beyond. I worry about kids having to…
With the closing of the homeless camp at Purple Cliffs, I decided to drive by on my way home the other day to see whether that section along the Animas…
A public right of way, running from Mill Street to South West Street, has been in use over 100 years, being the original access to the flour mill, power plant,…
Who do you want to represent you in the Colorado state Legislature? Someone who’s been there and has been a resident of Southwest Colorado for more than 40 years? Or…
As a former native Texan who escaped Texas’ failed government since the time Rick Perry was governor, I find it humorous to read letters in support of Texas and the…
Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert refused earmark requests that would have assisted the economies in her district recover from the recent setbacks via infrastructure projects that are needed…
In reference to a letter on Sept. 28, “Your character-ometer is broken,” I would like to point out some misinformation. His letter states Donald Trump is a “(sexual assaulter, compulsive…
OK, let’s admit Archuleta County may have had a knee-jerk reaction and mouthy criticism of San Juan Basin Health during COVID-19. It appears now two years later, after nerves are…
We live, work, vote and pay taxes in Colorado. Denver has five television stations. However Spectrum, Dish and Direct will only offer two Denver stations each. This is because of…
Oh, my goodness! The letter on Sept. 21 in The Durango Herald with the headline “Don’t let Texan gain office,” cries out for a rational response. What a bunch of…
News flash: Today’s GOP can no longer claim the compassionate conservatism of the Reagan/Bush years. The party that you’ve always voted for seeks to end democracy. I repeat end democracy.…
Our elected officials have been overwhelmed by the issue of homelessness exacerbated by the closure of Purple Cliffs. However, the best solution has been in front of their noses for…
I have been a public school educator – with the Department of Defense and in two Colorado towns – for 25 years. Mostly, I’ve taught math, but I know a…
Before you vote on Nov. 8, don’t be side-tracked and misled by false and distorted statements promoted by the radical far left and the fake news media against the Republican’s…
I recently read a letter to the editor lauding the accomplishments of Barbara McLachlan and pleading to support her reelection. Though a laundry list of McLachlan’s sponsored bills was provided,…
If you ask any longtime boater in Southwest Colorado their favorite local river, chances are they will tell you the Dolores River. With soaring terracotta sandstone cliffs and towering old-growth…
It’s time to end the bump-outs. Permanently. There is no intrinsic, historic sense to the collection of DIY’er looking country-fare stalls along Main Avenue. It’s a visual mess. Many are…
Do you prefer candidates who, in order to advance their personal political ambitions, promote or refuse to disavow Trump’s Big Lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen? Do you…
Texas is attempting to export its unrepresentative and repressive government into Colorado. Do we want doctors to risk jail for saving the life of a pregnant woman? Vote for reproductive…
It’s quite entertaining to watch Lauren Boebert’s opponent Adam Frisch try so hard to be a moderate conservative, especially since his worldview is shaped by his time in Boulder, New…
The local Solar Home Tour on Sat. Oct. 1, will be a great opportunity to see energy-efficient homes designed to showcase the clean energy of our amazing solar resource here…
The conservation easements currently administered by the City of Durango were implemented with the intent of protecting the “natural, wildlife, open space and recreational values” of the land. Durango’s easements…
Barb McLachlan is the type of legislative candidate we can all support. McLachlan is experienced. She works hard and listens well. She works well with her colleagues in the Colorado…
The expression “don’t change horses in the middle of the stream” applies to this year’s U.S. Senate race. The horse is the highly capable Michael Bennet, whose values align with…
One strength that I admire in people is self-awareness of what they know, and what they still need to understand as it motivates them to continue to seek information. This…
Driving down Main Avenue in beautiful Durango, the “bump-outs” reminded me of a construction zone, in a flea market, surrounded by a homeless encampment. I wonder if all the other…
