Instead, she is fighting against the very industry that has made our county prosperous, contributing over 50 percent of the tax revenue to the county for years. In addition to…
I moved to Steamboat in 1973, it was the best ever mountain town – a world-class ski mountain within sight, the historic Howelson Hill right in town; the no-traffic light…
As someone who has worked with non-profits here for the last 20 years, I know that big box chains do not donate easily to the community. Small businesses give generously,…
But for Van Zee to make remarks about Sen. Cruz, who I proudly helped elect to the Senate over another RINO supported by the Bush family and Karl Rove, all…
Additionally, I sit on two local committees with Champagne including the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and DUI Recovery Court. Both address and explore solutions to challenges our communities face and…
This plan is outlined in the EA as “Action Alternative 1 – 2011 Recreation Plan.” You will see that the Proposed Action is far more limited than Action Alternative 1…
Gas is still cheap. In addition, 2016 is the centennial of the National Park Service, and that additional advertising should draw tourist attention from around the world. That is important…
This as opposed to the Democratic Party led by Obama who has spent well over $150 billion on solar and bird-killing wind energy with no noticeable gain. Of course, much…
Claiming that humans are not the primary cause for global warming does in no way excuse us from adding to the continuing raise in temperature or refusing to enact legislation…
In this world, global warming is denied and explained as some type of international conspiracy of grant-seeking scientists; gun violence can be reduced by more citizens carrying around more guns;…
Having conducted rigorous scientific research pertaining to climate on the internet, I have concluded, with a nod to the Socratic Method, that any system as unimaginably complex as the weather…
Yes, being able to say something correctly is a passion for some, and I am one. We have so many “local” names in our beautiful area – we can show…
Electives are key to keeping students engaged and excited about learning as well as having input in their school day. Animas High School is broadening its elective offerings and still…
It is not as simple as it might seem. There is a lot to be said for party loyalty. After all, what is the point to a two-party system if…
I expect the county will quickly come to depend on her skills, knowledge and consistently sound judgment. I did. Megan worked at the Herald three times for a total of…
I much prefer to visit my friends at The Wine Merchant, and I thank Eric for his recent opinion piece regarding the proposal to allow wine and beer sales in…
At issue is Thompson Divide, west and northwest of Aspen. It encompasses an area roughly defined by Glenwood Springs, McLure Pass and the Crystal River that flows through Carbondale. Thompson…
Phillips did not discriminate against homosexuals or break any laws with his refusal to bake a cake. It was his right as an American citizen to honor God’s plan for…
Guest conductor Philip Mann, pianist Norman Krieger and the Durango Choral Society directed by Linda Mack Berven, well done. Music makes Durango a unique and dynamic community. The concert hall,…
Then again, the board should investigate complaints, which is precisely what it did. A complaint was filed after Marbury suggested in a council study session that the required lot size…
Let me give you just two examples of how 9-R grads drastically changed Durango. When I was a boy growing up in Durango, it had slums – ugly, disease-ridden places…
It was a midweek, midday shift. I assumed it would be quiet – wrong! Three of the four consoles were running, each console has six screens and technology requiring all…
The dog’s owner can contact Stacy at the La Plata County Humane Society and do what I did when I lost Honey, my Golden Retriever, five years ago. I am…
In separate and unanimous decisions, the court upheld lower court decisions and overturned Fort Collins’ five-year moratorium on fracking and Longmont’s outright ban on the practice. The court said the…
This school has shown me how to embrace all of my imperfections that make me who I am. At Animas, I have grown into my own skin and have found…
We have the opportunity to swing a pretty good deal for our cooperative by electing such a consultant to the LPEA board. Please join me in voting for Lori Schell…
If the existing framework of single stores provides all the above benefits Allen suggests it does, any attempt to enter the market by the “big guys” ought to be crushed…
This is too much and too soon. It is unclear what problems this proposal is intended to fix or why the changes it would enact are desirable, let alone necessary.…
Streets with pedestrian walkways and signage on one side were met with a 6-inch to 9-inch curb – no ramps. In some cases, we encountered multiple stairs within a sidewalk…
