If Olympic committees can put together places where the best in a variety of sports meet from countries that have no problem going to war with us, why not break…
If this is not feasible, then I strongly support the Action Line idea that a “Welcome to the Dog Park” sign would be appropriate to the present “Arc of History.”…
It should be noted that proposed settlements are virtually always presented to the membership for ratification with no details made available before the ratification presentation because it is so easy…
The county tax assessor has repeatedly called attention to this loss of revenue, but little or nothing has been done to find new revenue sources and/or significantly reduce expenses. Immediate…
Progressives? There’s an oxymoron! Regressive is more apt, for their tenets have been tried multiple times and have always failed. Take Ken Van Zee (Letters, Herald, Aug. 12), who gave…
However, these two individuals committed the crime not in a private place or a back alley. They did it in the American Legion bar! For those of you who do…
In 1571, the Muslim army/navy was defeated by the Italians and Austrians as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to attack southern Europe in the Battle of Lepanto. In 1683,…
It was almost three months to the day that they were both planted, perhaps you even saw the children plant them in front of the school in May. I wonder…
I have had a retail business in downtown Durango for the last 31 years. I have heard more complaints about downtown parking this summer than in the 30 years prior!…
This was particularly stressful because the next day, I was scheduled to not only leave Durango but to leave the country (Thankfully, I still had my passport). I searched all…
Two federal laws – the Clery Act and Title IX – are supposed to work together to protect students from campus sexual violence. But few students know about these laws…
Also a big thanks to Basin Towing & Repair staff for their compassion and expertise, and 4X4 Auto Sales for being easy to work with in acquiring a replacement car.…
What I’d like to know is why it’s so much easier to write a rambling, misinformed letter than to go to a public meeting or a website or have a…
Most voters gain access to political debates by way of television, regardless of where any given debate takes place. Holding a gubernatorial debate in Southwest Colorado would afford access only…
These generous citizens contribute their time and energy towards often-thankless duties, sometimes under difficult conditions, for the benefit of the whole community. Thank you. Lana Jo Chapin Ignacio
I am still a subscriber to the Pine River Times and enjoy reading it, or used to. As you know, you and I have not always seen eye to eye,…
Pine River Community Learning Center Families make the decision to home school their children for many reasons. Concerns about the school environment, a desire to instill deeply held values, or…
The Be FRANK Foundation has launched a project on Kickstarter to raise money for our orchestra program. The more exposure this project receives, the better. We have until Sept. 13…
Congratulations to Grand Marshal Josefita Herrera; the parade grand prize winner, the Threadgill family float; and San Ignacio Fiesta Queen Sage Medicine-Blanket and attendants Selena Cook, Tori Archuleta and Jazmin…
Law enforcement has become increasingly complex, even in La Plata County. Across the country, today’s progressive, forward-looking sheriffs know that education, training and appropriate use of technology are key to…
I have had several conversations with our police about enforcing the noise ordinance and have received disparate responses. The first time, I talked to a supervising officer who said that…
