As a relative newcomer to the area, it has always struck me that the city has not better incorporated the downtown area with the beautiful river that runs through it.…
When I was explained the benefits, I thought this is not possible without somebody drawing the short straw, and as usual, that was the taxpayer. (My PERA benefits are equal…
Sorry, even I cannot continue with this parody any longer. Barack Obama is the most clueless and inept person ever to hold the office of president. The anointed one, who…
Today, local veterans organizations provide outstanding services, but they are the first to admit that coordination of these services, and avenues for participation by all members of our communities would…
The report, Moving America Forward, showed that Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard reduced carbon pollution by 3.7 million metric tons in 2012, the equivalent of keeping 770,833 cars off the road…
Deer, lions, bear, coyote, fox – all manner of wild animals – travel down from the mountains and along this ridge to where it ends in Delwood. They are coming…
Hermosa Creek is Colorado’s largest unprotected roadless area and can be accessed just a few miles from downtown Durango. The Hermosa Creek Watershed – named for the Spanish word meaning…
Consider this: Hillcrest made a substantial profit in 2012 and 2013 when membership fees were $450. The hired architect rated Hillcrest with mostly B grades in his initial evaluation. If…
And for the better-than-you-could-ever-dream rescue, Jim Turner, all-American hero, gentleman, supreme engineer and grid unlocker: All I asked of the driver behind me was to please call AAA for me.…
One was Kathy Butler, who was principal bookkeeper/accountant during the first 15 years or so. She and her assistant, Elaine Brown, kept the paper business at top-level during those years.…
Goodrich claims climate scientists had to change the name from “global warming” to “climate change.” What nonsense. Why change the name? They are just different terms, and they mean two…
It also left a dusty exclamation point to the end of the regular season on “Pandemonium.” The echoes of Ralph Dinosaur have faded as I watch some friends making their…
In addition to the usual obligatory denunciation of President Obama, she also let it be known she had bought an assault rifle. Good grief! I wonder if she bought a…
It appears the city knee-jerked the decision based on vocal objections from some members of the public. If the city is really representing all Durango residents, it should have gathered…
The fact is members of our local club have provided generations of volunteer service to teach gun safety, backcountry emergency training and other programs benefiting residents, visitors and law enforcement.…
But, there are more responsible avenues for ensuring coexistence. For instance, we can be informed citizens and keep our garbage cans secured inside until the day of pickup. We can…
It appears obvious nothing is going to change. The infestation of bears invading the town in search of food will continue. The bear problem will still be blamed on the…
