From our Congressman - The Durango Herald

Closing grazing allotments on Weminuche Landscape essential to promote viable populations of bighorns

This spring, the U.S. Forest Service will announce a long-awaited decision on the Weminuche Grazing Analysis Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Columbine District Ranger Matt ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Our recreation economy depends upon public lands and the president

We are fortunate to live in Southwest Colorado, surrounded by a rugged and natural landscape that provides us opportunities not seen in many parts of the country. Not only do vis...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

It is never too late for a lesson in black history

Last week at a supposed Black History Month “listening session” at the White House, Donald Trump made this baffling statement: “I am very proud now that we have a museum on the National Mall...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

After a decade in the making, the San Juan Wilderness Bill can’t wait!

By Joan May, Pete McKay, Ben Tisdal, Sean Murphy, Dan Jansen and Corinne Platt Special to the Herald People live in and come to visit Southwest Colorado in large part b...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Inclusivity means 360 degree outreach, respecting colleagues amid differences

In light of what is happening on the national stage right now, I have chosen to be inclusive, rather than exclusive, in my actions. What does that look like? It means actually wa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump needs a dog in the White House

I’m not sure why so many rural Westerners voted for President Donald J. Trump. He doesn’t drive a pickup with a gun rack. He doesn’t wear Levis or Wranglers, and his hairstyle ce...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

WASHINGTON – The flurry of bold executive orders and of highly provocative Cabinet nominations (such as a secretary of education who actually believes in school choice) has been encouraging ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The tradition should continue Antiquities Act allows us to honor our collective history

When President Barack Obama designated the Bears Ears National Monument, I heralded his action as helping to “preserve an important part of our shared human legacy for all time.” ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Busy times for new face in Senate

After a busy summer and a fast-paced fall, I am back at work in the 71st Colorado General Assembly. Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted frien...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Prices are down, but state of agriculture good

Most Coloradans did not grow up in a rural area and have never been on a farm or ranch, yet the people of Colorado support agriculture’s positive contribution to the quality of life in our s...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fluoridation in Durango: A dentist’s view

Native to Durango, before water fluoridation, I spent a lot of time in Cyrus Johnson’s dental chair. My older sister and I both had many cavities. Many teeth were filled; the worst extracted...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

First day at Capitol brings memories

When I was little, my South Lakewood Elementary class would board a bus once a year and take a field trip to our state Capitol. I was always in awe; the shiny gold dome, magnificent staircas...

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman