Editorials

Our view: ‘No’ to Prop 129 for the sake of our pets

Dear readers of the opinion pages, Because of several thoughtful commentaries about Proposition 129 that have crossed our desks, the…

October 22, 2024

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Our View: Jeff Hurd, a good fit for CD3

Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilor who has spent two years getting to better know the expansive 3rd Congressional…

October 19, 2024

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Our View: Harris for the sake of the country

Kamala Harris will be a strong and determined leader as president. She has been as close to the White House…

October 19, 2024

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Our view: 9-R, with second action, got it right

With the student walkout and peaceful protest Tuesday at Buckley Park and the evening meeting at Durango High School, many…

October 17, 2024

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Our View: Reelect Matt Salka for La Plata County commissioner

Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire…

October 15, 2024

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Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 128 increasing time served for parole eligibility

Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change…

October 15, 2024

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Our View: Cleave Simpson for Senate District 6

Cleave Simpson, the fourth generation San Luis Valley farmer who has represented counties from the Valley west to the Utah…

October 12, 2024

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Our View: Clark Craig for House District 59

Clark Craig has held a seat on all or almost all of the boards that shape Ignacio’s current and future…

October 12, 2024

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Our view: 9-R needs the additional mill levy, more specifics as desired

Durango School District 9-R is asking property owners to approve a new bond of $150 million. It would pay for…

October 8, 2024

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Our view: Durango Literary Festival underway; locals to shine

The Durango Public Library presents for the 13th year, the 2024 Durango Literary Festival that kicked off Saturday and runs…

October 5, 2024

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Our View: Let Treasurer Grushkin continue

In November 2023, the La Plata County commissioners appointed Ann “Moni” Grushkin to serve as La Plata County treasurer to…

October 5, 2024

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Our View: Vote ‘no’ on increasing time served for parole eligibility

Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change…

October 3, 2024

Editorials

Our View: ‘Yes’ to restore judges’ ability to deny bail

Amendment I to the state’s constitution is a measure referred to voters by Colorado’s General Assembly (state Legislature). Amendment I,…

October 3, 2024

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Our view: Cowboy (and Girl) Gathering a chance to bridge urban and rural

Our Western and agricultural heritage, and a big dose of neighborliness, will be on full display at this year’s Durango…

October 1, 2024

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Our view: ‘Yes’ to the single primary ballot, ranked choice election

When it comes to Proposition 131 on the November ballot, prepare to spend an unusual amount of time digesting its…

September 28, 2024

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Our View: ‘No’ to funding for law enforcement

Proposition 130, a citizen-initiative seeking a change to Colorado Revised Statutes, if passed, would secure $350 million in new state…

September 26, 2024

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Our view: Lions, bobcats: Professionals know best

Vote ‘no’ on Proposition 127 in November

September 21, 2024

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Our view: ‘Yes’ to reducing some vets’ property taxes

Amendment G to the state’s constitution will provide an estimated 3,700 veterans who are deemed unable to hold a job…

September 19, 2024

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A ‘yes’ to Amendment H will add breadth to judicial review board

Amendment H creates a board of lawyers, judges and citizens (four each) to evaluate charges of judicial misconduct with some…

September 19, 2024

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Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment K

Amendment K to the Constitution would give election officials an additional week to process issue signature petitions and require publicizing…

September 17, 2024

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Our view: For the constitution

Abortion, yes; same-sex marriage, out; school choice, no

September 15, 2024

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Our view: Re-seat Wheeler for another term

The deadline to vote in the La Plata Electric Association election is quickly approaching on Tuesday and is worthy of…

September 13, 2024

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Our view: Mental health services will benefit from gun, ammunition purchases

Colorado’s Legislature has referred to the voters the question of applying a 6.5% excise tax to the purchase of firearms…

September 11, 2024

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Our view: ‘Yes’ to funding water projects with gambling taxes

In 2019, Colorado voters approved a tax on sports betting for the benefit of water conservation and protection projects, with…

September 11, 2024