Representative Hurd - You must know, contrary to your self-congratulating column in The Durango Herald (Mar. 9), that your party’s actions are leading to fewer dollars in the pockets of "hard-work...

On Thursday, Mar. 13, the Colorado General Assembly passed a bipartisan resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, “Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands,” that opposes any federal efforts to sell, t...

I noticed a full-page advertisement in The Durango Herald on March 5th bashing Rep. Jeff Hurd. It was paid for by the radical environmental groups, the Wilderness Society and the Colorado Wilderness P...

Since at least President George H.W. Bush’s term the Republican mantra was "No new taxes." So, now we have Trump unilaterally raising taxes on all Americans with his foolish tariffs and trade war. Wh...

Sunshine Week, which started Sunday, is an annual celebration of Americans’ right to know what government is doing. This year, there is far more to be concerned about than to celebrate, both nationall...

Wednesday PRINT centerpiece – waiting for Jerry photos. -SB Terry “Gypsy” Woody and his dog, Buddy, met for the first time last Christmas. Buddy, rescued from an abusive home, was scrawny and ski...

The Fort Lewis College softball and women’s lacrosse teams both had goals of making the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament. Neither team has had a great start to the season. Softball has a...

As just a sophomore, Fort Lewis College’s Zach Gaumont has already made a name for himself as a standout in both football and track and field. Recruited to FLC as a sprinter and a deep-threat wide rec...

SILVERTON – The skiers are struggling a bit. The snow in the trees is punchy, collapsing beneath skis. It’s intimidating to carry the speed needed to float through the manky snow. “One of my jobs as a...