The resident-initiated petition that was brought to the council two years ago included 1,000 signatures calling for a plastic-bag ban. A snapshot in time, collected over several weeks, there are…
Remember the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexual sins, plus the entire world’s destruction in Noah’s day? Just like today, do not take God’s warnings lightly. Our world has…
The vast majority of airports I’ve traveled through have a look common to public spaces, but only a very few seem to rely so heavily, and many not at all,…
We would particularly like to express our appreciation for the efforts and cooperation of U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall as well as the San Juan Citizens Alliance and…
I remembered the work the Volunteers of America started in Durango, and that was part of my motivation. Nearly two years later, Samaritan House of Hopkins County has nonprofit status,…
‘Open for business,’ yes, but wildfire may now be a regular part of life in Colorado
We now live in a world of politics and money, not common sense. The government is spending millions on fighting forest fires, so let’s not make more acreage wilderness. The…
Returning to Durango, it was just as painful to see the river so low and water running down the streets from citizens, businesses, even the city wasting water. Some other…
Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels, I always saw empowered women, especially in the UAE, and…
Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve Martin Durango
New parking meters will still allow Durango to offer the gift of serendipity
It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. In a recent meeting on Oxbow held…
I believe that each of us is entitled to a gun for self-protection, regardless of the Constitution, and I value the right to hunt and own guns. But let’s not…
Durango’s electronics recycling program a green effort that does good by the ton
Tight times mean no easy answer preventing, fighting forest fires
Many of us have strong feelings about our religious allegiances and antipathies. It is the genius of the American Constitution that allows people of starkly contrasting religious and philosophical tastes…
My husband and I are grateful that we live in a city that offers half a dozen alternatives for young people who do not choose, nor fit, into a public…
Until either of these eminently qualified bodies have ruled on the constitutionality of a law passed by both houses of the Colorado Legislature and signed by our duly elected governor,…
In 2012, we were treated to a full election year of the Republican claim that rape was a gift of God. Do we really wonder why our military organization, specializing…
On June 13, I went to have my last will and testament notarized and witnessed at the office of an old friend and CPA in the 900 block of Second…
The arguments we’re hearing today regarding people living in this country without legal permission are nearly identical to those put forth in 1986. The final legislation that Ronald Reagan signed…
Supreme Court sets limits of federalism but leaves bigger question open
As Lucius Annaeus said, “… Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est,” – a sword never kills anybody; it’s a tool in the killer’s hands.” The whole of the Bill…
Now that they are built, most of us point to these projects with great pride. So will it be with a ban on plastic bags. Those who are whining about…
Libertarian’s analysis highlights partisan nature of talk about federal spending
