The celebrity trolls who currently reign on commercial television read from the same corporate script. They spin the same gossip. They ignore what the corporate state wants ignored. They champion…
The term “terrorist” has apparently become a badge of honor for those who plot against a free society. So let’s all start calling them what they really are, cowards. Perhaps…
Jerry’s heart is so big and his love for people is his primary thought every day. He helped me through some tough times in my life as he has so…
Choose mix of experience and new blood for La Plata Electric Association board
Three years ago, I was “blacklisted” by a well-known FLC art teacher, then gallery director, from applying to the gallery to show work. “Blacklist” was his word. I asked for…
This is inaccurate. The reason why COGCC staff was unaware of the spill was because it occurred on Southern Ute Indian Tribe land, and COGCC rules do not apply to…
Proposed fee for one-time-use bags a policy that would ‘solve’ a poorly defined problem
For 20 of the 25 years we have lived in Durango, we have known Herb as a friend, neighbor and, most importantly, as a co-worker on a number of civic…
There is a deterrent – Jessica’s Law, named after little Jessica Lunsford. She was 9 years old when she was abducted by a convicted sexual predator, and he kept her…
Gulliford also posed interesting comments about the differences between the “new” West and the “old” West – something we must be aware of, as the population continues to grow. We…
All of this makes me think that the firing may not have been as arbitrary as many people believe. Considering the degree of esteem for them, it seems quite possible…
There have been three recent team revolts by women athletes at Fort Lewis College: Lacrosse, softball and volleyball. I’m not sure what became of the lacrosse protest, but softball coach…
This is just the latest example of Democrats, who think they know better, taking away choices and opportunities from Coloradans. If you like the ability to vote at a polling…
The reasons are different: “Save the economy from greedy old geezers,” “No new taxes” or “Rewrite the social contract,” but the method is the same: Prevent Social Security from using…
Chris and Shelly have devoted their lives and contributed their time, talents and energy to the school from which they both graduated and loved! I think that dedication deserves respect.…
Have we reached the point that such happenings in that godforsaken world is of no big deal? We need to get out of there now as anything we try to…
Similarly, my congressman, Scott Tipton, is a conservative whose views rarely coincide with mine. I was particularly incensed when he supported the designation by President Barack Obama of Chimney Rock…
These actuarial opinions are professional guesses about what the performance of the fund will be over a span of 30 years. The amount of actuarial overfunding or underfunding fluctuates over…
More than 28 million acres of protected public lands and waterways make up this land, and like our national parks and wildlife refuges, these are special places where our natural,…
What to watch in the marathon bombing is not the act of terrorism, but the response
Many of them begin changing their opinion about gayness or lesbianism and same-sex marriage. Can they love the person and still stand firm on their own moral or biblical principles?…
