Editorials

Fort Lewis College takes aim at this century’s students and their futures

du1-i-syn Yet in the world outside politics, we know words matter, especially when they describe a public institution’s intentions and…

December 7, 2016

Editorials

Colorado gives

Uniting the power and generosity of people, a win for givers and receivers

December 6, 2016

Editorials

Welcome altruism

Landowner’s conservation easement will ensure ongoing public access

December 5, 2016

Editorials

Approach to housing must be specific and employ a mix of market and regulatory forces

du1-i-syn Today, the city of Durango and the county continue to experience a considerable and growing shortage of affordable and…

December 4, 2016

Editorials

Offering much more than discount shopping, Noel Night not to be missed

du1-i-syn It is Noel Night, and thanks to the efforts of Local First and Durango’s eager merchants (and a boost…

December 2, 2016

Editorials

Fort Lewis students who defaced ruins embarrassed themselves, their school

Courtesy of Wanda Gayle<br><br>Fort Lewis College students on an overnight weekend trip defaced ancient Native American ruins near Bluff, Utah…

December 1, 2016

Editorials

Winter closures

While perhaps inconvenient, wildlife closures are essential for survival

November 30, 2016

Editorials

Because many will not ask for help, it is our responsibility to reach out

du1-i-syn What is false, and we are happy to help put to rest, is the myth that suicides spike around…

November 29, 2016

Editorials

Gas sale

ConocoPhillips may sell, but industry is not going away

November 27, 2016

Editorials

Tragic crash in Tennessee underlines need to install seat belts on school buses

du1-i-syn In doing so, 9-R joined many Colorado districts in avoiding school bus travel on the state’s highest, narrowest passes;…

November 27, 2016

Editorials

At one year, still-unfolding Colorado Water Plan represents state’s future

du1-i-syn To advance that, the Colorado Water Conservation Board last week authorized $55 million in funding, which will have to…

November 24, 2016

Editorials

Thanksgiving

A holiday centered on gratitude speaks well of American values

November 24, 2016

Editorials

Storm brings welcome white stuff to boost local ski area openings

du1-i-syn As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a…

November 22, 2016

Editorials

La Plata County’s excellent voter turnout a highlight of Election Day

du1-i-syn What we should all be able to agree upon, however, is that La Plata County residents can take pride…

November 21, 2016

Editorials

Early Durangoans’ decision on water source still benefiting us today

du1-i-syn No, Durango’s water does not come from Lemon Reservoir; it runs through it. Those knowledgeable about water law know…

November 20, 2016

Editorials

A constitutional guarantee and bedrock of our fragile democracy

du1-i-syn President-elect Trump’s use of racial slurs, demeaning comments about immigrants, a war hero, a reporter with a disability and…

November 19, 2016

Editorials

Getting a flu shot is nobody’s idea of fun, but we’re all better off if you do so

du1-i-syn Local and state health officials want us to add another annual tradition to the November calendar, although there are…

November 17, 2016

Editorials

A one-month decline in tax revenue means nothing, especially in a year that’s up overall

Still, as important as sales tax and lodgers tax revenue are to the city of Durango, any blip in anticipated…

November 16, 2016

Editorials

After a tough start, Wolverines again in hunt for state title

After a tough start, Wolverines once again in the hunt for a state title

November 15, 2016

Editorials

Local first

Locally owned, independent businesses support our community and economy

November 14, 2016

Editorials

Election recap: La Plata County slightly to left compared with state votes

du1-i-syn La Plata County was slightly more supportive of returning Michael Bennet to the Senate over Republican Darryl Glenn, 52-42,…

November 13, 2016

Editorials

Engaging readers in new ways requires meeting people where they are

du1-i-syn With the onset of the digital media age, we recognize we no longer just have readers of print but…

November 12, 2016

Editorials

Election results a mixed bag but on balance state, local votes worked out well

du1-i-syn In the only statewide race besides the presidential contest, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Denver, was re-elected. In a race that…

November 10, 2016

Editorials

All should respect the voters’ decision to elect Trump and work together for good government

In this photo taken March 9, 2011, Donald Trump arrives at a Comedy Central Roast in New York. Though Trump's…

November 8, 2016