Letters to the Editor

‘Upsides, downsides’ of living in Bayfield

There are upsides and downsides to living in rural Bayfield. First the bad news: Our internet had been down for…

May 19, 2023

Boebert in AR-15 ‘cordless hole puncher’ shirt

According to The Denver Post, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert co-sponsored a bill (HR-1095) aka “The National Gun Act” to make…

May 17, 2023

Why is Purple Cliffs ‘still unsightly mess?’

If I recall correctly, taxpayers paid nearly $375,000 for the cleanup of the Purple Cliffs homeless camp. Why is there…

May 17, 2023

‘Biden administration failing us’

The recent removal of Title 42 and the rush of illegal immigrants over the border is now being viewed by…

May 17, 2023

Vote for Luschen: ‘Expertise matters’

Expertise matters. La Plata Electric Association, our local electric cooperative, is an excellent run organization and leading co-op nationwide. Over…

May 16, 2023

CNN’s town hall with Trump ‘absurd’

With his hiring as CEO, Chris Licht promised CNN would remake itself as a less opinion-driven channel, less focused on…

‘Durango prettiest place you’ll starve to death’

If you are a property owner in La Plata County, you likely received your 2023 property notice of valuation from…

Teachers fix ‘shoelaces to broken hearts’

I am a 30-year veteran teacher (retired) and the proud parent of teachers who married teachers. In recent years, teaching…

‘Show up. Show ’em the door’

Polling data show most Americans overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to an abortion. Too bad. There’s a judge in Texas…

Crime related to reproductive health care

“Where have all the criminals gone?” is the title of the fourth chapter of Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt’s 2005…

‘Things got a little weird’

During U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first term in Congress, things got a little weird. Boebert supported the elimination of the…

‘Look forward to having Boebert in class’

Thank you for the news story on Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her bill to take authority away from the U.S.…

‘Responsible for places we love’

I’m grateful for Sarah Sturm’s guest column on Sunday, and for the reminder that as people who live and play…

Vote against Trump’s ‘corrupt influence’

In response to a recent letter about why “laws don’t apply to all equally?” I refer the letter writer to…

‘What an ironic misnomer!’

“Mercy” – what an ironic misnomer! Who do these people think they are? Davitt M. Armstrong Oracle, Arizona

May 10, 2023

Nuclear power for electricity

This letter is in support of the use of nuclear power to supply the increased need for electricity in coming…

May 10, 2023

Don’t want LPEA to ‘get mucked up’

Vote! The La Plata Electric Association election is now and I encourage everyone to carefully read the candidate statements and…

May 10, 2023

LPEA ‘transparent, accountable culture’

LPEA Policy 105(II) Disclaimer: Although I am current director at LPEA, this letter is my personal opinion. I am not…

May 8, 2023

Poem: My Magnolia

I still remember the smell, of her leaves upon the moist earth, churned from frozen ground, by seeds in search…

‘Guest column seems so defensive’

In response to Joe Lewandoski’s guest column, “Don’t ‘fall for Purser’s Hysterical, untruthful claims.‘” I know John, and although he…

Luschen ‘committed to LPEA mission’

I am writing in support of David Luschen as a candidate for La Plata Electric Association in District 4. David…

Poem: At The Clinic

Isolated here in the city Is a refuge for those who ask Desperate young men sharing Tales of helpless insanity…