How gullible do they think we are? Do they really have to exaggerate so much? Let’s get a sense of proportion here. According to CU’s 2018 Business Economic Outlook, there…
Scott Tipton is not afraid of his constituents, evidence his total avoidance of town halls in La Plata County; Scott Tipton has had an original idea while in office, evidence…
Having witnessed the Affordable Care Act, I really agree with him on affordable health care for all. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness aren’t possible if you’re sick and…
The status quo simply cannot continue. The cost of health insurance on the individual market has been out of control for several years and is steadily moving toward a death…
So here we sit with our latest gizmo in hand writing what we feel with no interaction with another human. Feeling all-powerful, knowing we can criticize anyone at anytime. Hypocrisy…
It remains vitally important that lodging tax revenues be fully invested in promoting tourism in our area. If those funds are allowed to accumulate, they become a target for every…
Allison Aichele has made significant strides in increasing efficiencies with limited staff and through software conversions. La Plata County needs her to continue the work she has begun, improving the…
1. Prohibit paying anyone to perform union work. Public schools exist to educate children, not to benefit the union. 2. Abolish teacher tenure. Tenure protects low performing teachers at the…
Paying taxes isn’t my favorite activity, but I do understand that you get what you pay for. It is a major understatement to say that Durango is a special place.…
One tactic is to arouse fear, claiming that Colorado’s economy will slump if we protect public health and safety with reasonable setbacks. Not true: oil and gas extraction is only…
We all work with different auditors, different finance directors, and different administrations. There is no one review board to which we each submit our work and documentation. To put it…
This is how it is done. Which is why we should all agree to support our area hospitals. Mercy, Southwest Memorial, St. Mary’s, Community, St. Mary-Corwin, Parkview, and San Luis…
Amendment V sensibly lowers the minimum age to serve in the state Legislature from 25 to 21. YES (9/26) Amendment W calls for a simplification in the ballot format for…
While there may be some improvements in the economy in the past year and a half, it is in part at the cost of increased debt and hardship for many…
Vote for someone who will keep politics out of the sheriff’s office. Someone who will be accountable, who will hold the safety of the citizenry and our peace officers as…
Fortunately, the latest round of tax cuts encouraged our business owners and community members to take that risk. With more take-home pay and less red tape, starting that dream business…
In governor’s race, we want a middle way. We also don’t want to be bought.
I believe most conservatives do not agree with the deplorable behavior that has been seen by many Republicans, and really do want to heal the divide in this country. I…
Our current secretary of state, Wayne Williams, was only one of three secretaries in the U.S. to provide our voter data to President Trump. He’s opined it’s “not just wrong,…
At first I ignored it as a ploy by some anonymous PAC funded by the health insurance and medical industry fat cats. Then I noticed the return address: VoteTipton.com. These…
First, it mischaracterizes the office of attorney general. It is not a functionary “nuts and bolts” job. Instead it is a policy position to protect Colorado’s air, land, water, justice…
Allison Aichele recited the laws that pertain to the treasurer’s job. However, I got the impression Black has a better understanding of what they actually mean in the real world,…
Others have made important arguments for the benefits of this tax increase. Rather than reiterate those arguments, I hope to persuade those who generally oppose paying more taxes on principle.…
I have one suggestion: Direct the police to enforce the law as it exists. The city would therefore enact a “zero tolerance” policy on the issue much like dozens of…
The restaurant owners could not afford bad press, so the only choice they had was to remove the sign whether they wanted to or not. Their right to display whatever…
Don’t take it from me, do your own research! We limp along with the Affordable Healthcare Act – the butchered remains of worthy efforts for American universal healthcare, after insurance…
Voters in HD 59 have a golden opportunity to elect an independent/unaffiliated to the Colorado Legislature. Paul Jones will represent the people in HD 59 and not a political party.…
Prior to council approving 2A, the city conducted several outreach meetings where the public was invited. The solution for the police station and infrastructure without 2A was identified by an…
