On April 17, the Herald reported Gov. Jared Polis’ lament for a new prison. He is wrong. What we need is competent management. Over the past two decades, we’ve been…
When President Donald Trump went on his destructive East Wing rampage, he reassured an anxious nation that his ballroom would not be paid for with $400 million in tax dollars…
During the May 7 attorney general debate in Denver, I quickly observed that the responsibilities facing the next attorney general will be as serious as a heart attack, but only…
There’s a writer on Substack, David Thielen, who explained the upcoming June primary decision for Colorado governor this way: “This race isn’t about ideology – it’s about competence. … On…
After a challenging third year in Colorado’s citizen-initiated program to restore the gray wolf, some good news has finally arrived – particularly regarding the high number of pups that have…
As the new Head Start nears completion, the question is how Lot F, the site of the old Head Start, will be used. This is a city-owned lot, and there…
Jodi Zuber cares deeply about our community, and that is one of the many reasons I am proud to support her for the LPEA Board of Directors. I have known…
As a lifelong resident of La Plata County and someone who has spent years working community events around Ignacio and Durango, I want to support Jodi Zuber for the LPEA…
As an educator, I believe in leading by example. Connection and kindness matter. We are fortunate to live in a small town where we see people we know at the…
We need to elect new La Plata Electric Association board members, ones who will seriously consider the impact rising electric costs are having on families, seniors and businesses in our…
Sen. Bennet is running in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado against Attorney General Phil Weiser. Sen. Bennet questions Weiser’s ability to fight Trump, saying, “I understand that Phil…
Did you know that there will be a primary in June for us in Colorado? The primary ballot, mailed June 8, will select the final candidates to represent either the…
Colorado’s new firearm law, SB25-003, takes effect Aug. 1 and places Colorado Parks and Wildlife in charge of developing and approving firearm safety courses that will be required to purchase…
The third No Kings protest in March was, from the perspective of its organizers, a huge success. Said to be, once again, among the largest protests in U.S. history, it…
A respected psychiatrist recently educated me about a neurological condition known as “sundowning syndrome” in aging people. This mental weakness may indicate oncoming, or existing, dementia. It is a disturbance…
Michael Bennet states that he can handle Colorado’s budgeting process because he did budgets while serving as superintendent of Denver Public Schools. He did, but Denver ended up in a…
It’s encouraging that Durango is finally addressing water usage. I frequently eat out and socialize at local businesses, and it’s frustrating to see large glasses of water and pitchers of…
The midterm primary is June 30, when U.S. Sen. Bennet and current eight-year Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are on the Democratic ballot for governor of Colorado. I hope you…
As a lifelong educator and former state representative deeply invested in promoting public education, I am saddened to learn that Sen. Michael Bennet’s super PAC has accepted millions of dollars…
Competence matters. That seems like an obvious statement, but when you are talking about energy, it could not be truer. Competence is what is needed going forward so LPEA makes…
When Axis Health System approached the La Plata Economic Development Alliance about the Opportunity NOW grant Axis received to create Healthcare Workforce Pathways, it was because of the Alliance’s proven…
With rising prices at the grocery store and the gas station, the term “affordability” seems to be everywhere. But for many in our community, affordability isn’t just a buzzword –…
Even a bike town has work to do to protect cyclists and pedestrians
I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a decade, both as a client and as collaborator on planning…
In response to the letter, “Opt-out students deserve better treatment,” (Herald, April 27), regarding the treatment of students who opted out of state testing, I would like to provide additional…
The letter, “Remember the victims of 1776,” (Herald, April 22) certainly is not aging well. It identified British atrocities during the American Revolution, then appeared to indirectly smear alleged modern-day…
In deciding who you will choose to elect for LPEA District 4 this month, please ask yourself: Will you vote to re-elect David Luschen, or elect John Purser for the…
