Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change concerning when a person convicted of a violent crime is…
The recent vice presidential candidates debate offered this unaffiliated voter a chance to learn each party’s stance regarding democracy. Sen. Vance offered the MAGA perspective: The role of the president…
Dear fellow citizens, It is with deep sadness after living here and being involved with the 9-R school district and their outreach to diverse and divergent populations that the 9-R…
In a few weeks, our country will have a different president and vice president Most of us have a clear idea of how we will fill out our ballots. Our…
I am retired after 30+ years of being a law enforcement officer at the local, state and federal levels. Like most individuals in law enforcement, I tend to be somewhat…
Are you still an undecided voter? Polls suggest that your major issues are inflation and the economy, followed by immigration and health care. Climate change ranks a distant sixth. If…
The very existence of Donald J. Trump in our political system, as a president, election loser, election result denier, insurrectionist and a vicious, dark figure in a free America must…
This election season, please don’t let money influence your vote. As the spouse of a candidate, I’ve seen how outside groups try to create division and spread false information in…
Cleave Simpson, the fourth generation San Luis Valley farmer who has represented counties from the Valley west to the Utah state line in the Colorado Senate for two years, began…
Clark Craig has held a seat on all or almost all of the boards that shape Ignacio’s current and future activities, library, planning and town council, as well as La…
Lindsey Toomer A new report from The Sentencing Project estimates more than 18,000 Coloradans serving time for a felony conviction in prison or jail won’t be able to vote in…
We are current and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners, which is the body that sets wildlife policy, including a former chair, and we encourage a “yes” vote on Proposition…
Karen Cheser As I start my fourth year as superintendent of Durango School District 9-R, I would like to share our recent achievements and outline the critical challenges we face,…
On Sept. 17, at the regular Durango City Council meeting, there was an item at the end of the Amendment to the City Budget (expense item 21-5204-31499 Project #0013) for…
My dear childless-cat-lady wife and I have two vehicles, so when we want to drive to a trailhead for a bike ride we have to decide – take the old…
Cross Why does today’s marijuana smell like skunk spray? I am not a user, but I am old enough to know that the odor of marijuana in the 1970s was…
As an unaffiliated voter in La Plata County, I am writing to express my strong support for Matt Salka’s reelection as county commissioner. Matt has consistently demonstrated his commitment to…
What would a patriot do? A “patriot” – someone who loves their country and will defend it. Someone who believes in the U.S. Constitution. So how do you support someone…
To the cowardly vandal who is going around pulling out Harris signs and leaving a half-page flyer full of misinformation and ridiculous lies about the candidate, I would you suggest…
Our first responders have the right of way; period. Day after day and often nights, they get emergency calls. What I’m seeing more and more are rude, irresponsible drivers pouring…
Durango School District 9-R is asking property owners to approve a new bond of $150 million. It would pay for a new elementary school at Three Springs, to replace and…
Connie Fox Karen Sheek It’s been said that “the only certainties in this life are death and taxes,” and the general consensus is that neither is desirable. Why have people…
For 104 years, the League of Women Voters has been empowering voters through nonpartisan voter education, engagement and, where necessary, litigation to ensure voters’ rights. Simultaneously, LWV has policy positions…
The Cairo Conference “Programme of Action” includes a statement that all people should have the right to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children. Unhappily, many…
Ellen Angeles My name is Ellen Angeles, and I am running for CD3 State Board of Education. As a recently retired teacher with over 20 years of experience, a parent…
Sherri Wright My name is Sherri Wright and I am running for the State Board of Education. There are four things you need to know about me and my beliefs:…
The Durango Public Library presents for the 13th year, the 2024 Durango Literary Festival that kicked off Saturday and runs through Oct. 19. The festival is sponsored by the Friends…
In November 2023, the La Plata County commissioners appointed Ann “Moni” Grushkin to serve as La Plata County treasurer to succeed Alison Aichele, who resigned in July 2023. This election,…
Rep. Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn We’re hearing a lot about Project 2025, but what is it? It is an 887-page recommendation of policy changes for a conservative president based on the Heritage…
Western Colorado’s people and tourists who visit the area count on good weather, adequate rain and snow, and friendly hospitality. How we define “good” when it comes to weather likely…
