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Duece Martinez suspected in recent police chase, judge denies warrant

The Cortez Police Department believes Duece Martinez was driving the vehicle that led police on a high-speed chase on Sept. 13. About 9:30 p.m., officer Vance Carver observed a 2006 Dodge Charger with...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY:

Volunteers power the Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail, an iconic 567-mile high-elevation trail that crosses the Rockies, owes its existence largely to Gudy Gaskill, a charismatic, 6-foot-tall woman who could make tough things seem easy...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Matt Salka: A leader for all of La Plata County

As a lifelong Republican, I don’t take my votes lightly. I look for candidates who have the experience, a proven track record and the ability to represent all of us – regardless of political affiliati...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Put Next Step on the April ballot

Next Step would permanently change downtown Durango. Perhaps for better, perhaps for worse. Such a consequential, and a controversial, decision should not rest solely with five city councilors or a fe...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The stealth assault

We keep hearing cries of “protect our democracy” from the Democrats and our news media does little to shed light on the silliness. The Democrats have refused to enforce the democratically enacted immi...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Protecting democracy

A recent editor letter invited readers to explain how countywide voting for commissioners is protecting democracy. To begin, La Plata County elects three commissioners, all three representing all La P...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote down the Colorado gun and ammo tax

There’s an analogy that says democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. This is especially true for sin taxes. The public believes it’s a good thing if we can raise taxes and...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A proven champion for small business

As a small-business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how Matt Salka’s leadership has positively impacted our local business community. During his time as the mayor of Bayfield, Matt worked tirelessly to sup...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Public needs more information about Electoral College

The title of Mike Littwin’s Opinion page article in Sept. 8’s paper includes this startling statement: “Too bad your vote doesn't count.” He raises a question that should finally be answered in langua...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor