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Every Student Succeeds tour will seek comments statewide

For years, politicians rightfully grumbled about the federal overreach of the No Child Left Behind Act, the nation’s education law and even we often could be heard saying, “It would be nice ...

DATE: May 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Bill would re-enact presidential primary

I heard loud and clear across the 59th House District that voters were not happy that they did not have the opportunity to have a vote on who would be Colorado’s pick for president of the Un...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Show support for requiring quieter or no-wake boating on Lake Nighthorse

Now that the environmental review for the Lake Nighthorse Draft Recreation Master Plan is before us and public comment is due by May 25, those who originally spoke in favor of a quieter lake...

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

Local news as end of war’s first year nears

There was much local and war news for Durangoans to ponder as the first year of the war neared its end. One interesting story involved the disappearance of nine navy planes off Florida; why ...

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

Spending issues must also involve voters

Heavy Denver snowstorms and the return of the Colorado Rockies from baseball’s spring training join the increasingly frenzied pace at the Capitol to signal that May will soon be here. ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A question of values

In support of independent liquor stores

DATE: Apr 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Do not lose sight of Durango High’s excellence

Since my freshman year, I have been constantly embroiled in the ongoing conversation about Animas High School versus Durango High School. The primary topic of conversation being: “Animas is ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Cutting teachers, clubs affects families

Have you ever wondered if Durango School District 9-R would run out of money? In this situation, my opinion is that we should increase the mill levy for schools. My reasoning for this is so ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

South Platte bill a victory for whole state

The unanimous passage of House Bill 16-1256, the South Platte River Water Storage bill, shows that the Colorado Legislature can put politics aside, come together, and get behind an issue tha...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Celebrate National Parks Week

An opportunity to reflect on Southwest Colorado’s cultural legacy

DATE: Apr 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

On Education Teaching, study can work to help remediate dyslexia

The word “dyslexia” originated in 1887 with Dr. Rudolf Berlin and was expanded by such people as Dr. W. Pringle Morgan and Dr. Samuel Orton. The word morphed from “congenital word...

DATE: Apr 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Long bill’s passage a bipartisan success

Last week, the Senate passed the 2016-2017 budget bill, also called the long bill, since it’s the most detailed and lengthy piece of legislation each year. Despite dire predictions from the ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman