Editorials

Moab unites to fight floodplain development

cca Moab is a growing town of 5,300 that up to 5 million people visit each year to hike nearby…

February 7, 2024

Our View: In honor of La Plata County’s 150th birthday

Andy Gulliforddu1-i-syn In winter, I cross-country ski up La Plata Canyon in the La Plata Mountains beside the La Plata…

February 4, 2024

Opinion

Our View: BLM’s big game plan must protect further

We revere our big game here in Colorado. With conservation rising on the radar at the Bureau of Land Management,…

February 2, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Four Corners Free Press served well Southwest readers

On the cover of the monthly Four Corners Free Press’ final January – February 2024 issue, the photo caption underneath…

January 31, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Rep. Lynch joins club of politicians acting entitled

Cringey is the best way to describe the September 2022 arrest video of Republican Rep. Mike Lynch of Wellington, as…

January 28, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Quiet in wilderness good prescription for our kids

In measuring the mental health of our children and adolescents, we tend to use benchmarks for social skills. Whether they…

January 26, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Impact Career Innovation Center needs Southwest employers

Found an available, reasonably priced plumber lately? How about a fence-builder or anyone else in the construction trades? Us neither.…

January 24, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Insurers’ retreat a blow to all of us

Denial of coverage, higher premiums make Southwest homeownership more unaffordable

January 21, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Thank you, Four Corners Free Press

It’s unfortunate that the award-winning, alternative monthly Four Corners Free Press in Cortez is closing. The paper brought in-depth, regional…

January 17, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Polis the new ‘butterfly governor’

No matter that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ clunky housing policy, Proposition HH, was defeated in November 2023. He will be…

January 17, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Trust lost in skipping Navajo consultation on cremated remains on moon

The moon holds an especially sacred place in Navajo cosmology and issues related to death are treated with utmost respect.…

January 12, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Denver mayor managing up on migrants

Johnston is setting example for all Colorado cities

January 10, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Crystal-ball insights for 2024

More lively community topics than predictions

January 7, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Ringing in the new laws

Another year, another new set of laws in effect on Jan. 1. We’ve highlighted a few that we and our…

January 5, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Biden’s re-election depends on urgent border action

With images of more than 10,000 migrants a day showing up at the U.S. border, recent monthly figures reaching 300,000…

January 3, 2024

Opinion

Our View: CD-4 may not welcome Boebert

Voters will ask, is she here for us or herself?

December 31, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Fair Share changes welcome along with shorter time to measure progress

Housing policy due for recalibrations to produce more stock

December 29, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Happy holidays, dear readers,

During this time, when wars in Gaza and Ukraine continue to rage, we realize just taking the time to slow…

December 24, 2023

Opinion

My View: RINO Wall of Shame no help, only hurt

Time for the quiet ones – moderate Republicans – to speak up

December 17, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Emails between Bosmans, Simpson raise questions on motives

Well, the drama within the city of Durango continues, starring Councilor Olivier Bosmans and Infrastructure Advisory Board member John Simpson.…

December 15, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Canceled gun buyback in Farmington short-sighted

In a city struggling with gun violence and its residual anguish, Farmington City Manager Rob Mayes did the wrong thing…

December 13, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Durango taxpayers win in ruling against ‘not reasonable’ attorney fees

Questioning what is reasonable is standard and common in courtrooms. A simple but expansive question. A guidepost to making decisions.…

December 10, 2023

Opinion

Our View: GOP leader Shaw must bring evidence for not certifying election

Perform canvass duties, be accountable or step aside

December 8, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Coming together in reverence for Sgt. Moran

Our communities are shaken by the death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran on Nov. 29, after being shot during…

December 6, 2023