From our Congressman - The Durango Herald

McPhee Reservoir really a community story

A recent editorial (Herald, June 23) refers to the plight of the Dolores River downstream of McPhee dam as a “sad story.” In reality, McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores Project is ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Amendment 69: An innovative solution to health insurance mess

Americans are sick and tired of our national health insurance mess. Sick of having their premiums, co-payments and deductibles increase every year. They are tired of inflexible plans tied to...

DATE: Jul 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango athletes take different routes, but both seek to compete in Rio

Durango athletes Carmen Small and Laura Thweatt are both looking to join local mountain biker Howard Grotts in vying for positions on the US Olympic Team to compete in Brazil next month, tho...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Shortages felt in third wartime Christmas

The first two Christmases of World War II had come and gone and the season was not what it used to be. Children found this out when toys, such as electric trains and iron toys, became scarce...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua finally gets its own private haul road

Along a winding country road, far away from the sight of the city of Durango, a group of neighbors live in harmony among serene nature. For about 4 minutes. Suddenly, as if on cue, a rumblin...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Dairy Queen will be missed, but do we need another fast-food joint?

The hand-printed sign on the door reads “Closed for good.” Those words are being read by many disappointed people this holiday weekend, despite our cooler temperatures. And they c...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

GOP Senate candidate Glenn wins unlikely but remarkable primary

Landlocked Colorado is not known for big-wave surfing, except perhaps by kayak during the peak runoff season. Do not tell that to Darryl Glenn. A county commissioner from El Paso...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Outcome of DA primary should largely settle direction of 6th Judicial District

Outcome should largely settle the direction of the 6th Judicial District

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

If all had guns, America would be feared

For 21 years, I defended this country and gave more than anyone should, but humbly came back and tried to survive on those who could care less what we veterans truly give, and many can never...

DATE: Jun 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Help us persuade the city to get the fluoride out of Durango’s water

The fluoride we add to Durango’s water supply, is Hydrofluorosilicic Acid(HFSA) and is not natural by any means. It is the filtered waste gathered from the smoke stacks in the industrial pro...

DATE: Jun 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Plight of river downstream of McPhee Dam is a sad story indeed

A river used to run through it, could be the title of a book describing the Dolores River country downstream of McPhee Reservoir. A dramatic, rugged landscape of sandstone canyons, the area ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

With population up and revenue down, infrastructure is slippin through the cracks

La Plata County crews are responsible for ensuring that our 653 miles of county road – 222 miles paved and 431 miles gravel – provide our residents and visitors with safe, efficient routes a...

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman