This is a response to a letter June 8 in The Durango Herald. We Democrats are not “revealing that our candidates are not worth a tinker’s damn,” as the writer…
Juneteenth – it’s now a national holiday! Creating a holiday sure is easier than looking at reparations. Until that discussion is more widely held, let’s celebrate from 4 to 6…
In its June 1 editorial, “Sin, Vice, Virtue in Ascent application,” The Durango Herald lauds the First Amendment’s protection of the separation of church and state, and the right to…
Joe Lewandowski’s letter to the editor is spot on. Dems should not vote in the Republican primary. We can beat Boebert. How? By voting for Sol Sandoval. I am backing…
One of the reasons why our POTUS is traveling to discuss gas spigot issues with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is because we are way behind in providing all Americans…
The Journal has picked Don Coram to challenge the Democratic candidate. I disagree. I have emailed Coram and talked to him on the phone during the lockdown. He is a…
Sometimes I wonder who we are in this community. Almost every day, I see charitable people and organizations lending a helping hand to someone in need, regardless of their race,…
As a man born and raised in Cortez, I take issue with the narrative that farmers don’t seek mental health care. Since returning to this community after completing residency in…
Though I have spent much of my career as a photojournalist, I must offer a perspective from my United States Air Force basic training in 1965. On a cold and…
Having raised my son “all Durango, all the way,” pre-school, K-12, college, I’ve been curious about Ascent Classical Academy of Durango and did some reading of websites, mission statements, the…
The walk signs on East Third Avenue and College Drive don’t work half the time and are a safety issue. A pedestrian pushes the button multiple times, and the walk…
Colorado elk hunters who worry about the return of wolves should be encouraged by the records from state wildlife agencies where wolves now live. These confirm that elk, wolves and…
There will be a nationwide March for Our Lives event on Sat., June 11, in Durango. We’ll gather at Durango High School parking lot at 2 p.m., hear a few…
Ascent Classical Academy of Durango has my endorsement for approval and opening in Durango School District 9-R. Families with children who are currently not enrolled in 9-R schools want this…
Thank you U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and the 50-plus other representatives for your no votes on the $40 billion military/humanitarian aid package for Ukraine that was recently passed by Congress.…
Often the recovery to a crisis is more challenging than the immediate response. Durango School District 9-R did an admirable job meeting families where they were to manage the initial…
Bob Dylan’s birthday was on May 24. I’m on the pavement, thinking about the government. Ask why Republicans repeatedly refuse to even consider the most minimal sensible gun-reform legislation. Nineteen…
Let’s be clear that the vast majority of Americans want a ban on assault weapons. Let’s be honest that these same Americans do not want to take guns and sport…
A recent letter in The Durango Herald repeated the claim by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert that state Sen. Don Coram, her primary opponent, is corrupt. Now, that’s a serious charge.…
The Democrats are revealing that their candidates running for the 3rd Congressional District are not worth a tinker’s damn. On that we can agree. They acknowledge this by switching their…
The impassioned debates we’re engaged in about health care, guns, climate, elections, taxes, etc. are certainly important and relevant. However, I can’t help but think pontificating the pros and cons,…
The recent Texas school shooting shows why we cannot depend on police for protection. Republicans are right – the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is…
Compassionate Citizens Initiative. Publish all details of the chain of possession of weapons used in shootings, to include manufacturer, store, sellers and all owners, including: 1. Photos 2. Names 3.…
This is in response to a letter expressing concern about Big R advertising shotguns in a flyer that was in the newspaper and that “look like AR-15s.” The author decided…
I grew up in a community where there was a choice as to where you sent your child to school. There were several Catholic schools, a private school and the…
Ascent’s charter application can be reviewed with the help of The Charter School Institute, Colorado’s statewide charter authorizer, without 9-R having to relinquish any authority. CSI has reviewed Ascent on…
What plans do the Durango Police Department have in place for a school shooter situation? Will the DPD hold parents back as a lone gunman shreds a fourth grade classroom…
An epic historical piece of Southwestern and statewide significance is rotting away in front of the depot in Silverton! The D&SNG management refuses to make the necessary repairs on this…
I had the privilege of attending 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert’s recent debate against state Sen. Don Coram in Ignacio. WOW, right off the bat, it was evident that…
I have recently returned to Durango after some years away. My old way to town is blocked off. What happened to Horse Gulch? We had public motorcycle lands there and…
