From our Congressman - The Durango Herald

Mediation is an effective way to address disputes

Disputes happen. They come in many different shapes and sizes – from problems between neighbors to family issues, business disagreements, employment situations and public policy matters. ...

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

Colorado agricultural icons’ legacies live on

It was with great sadness that I was informed of the passing of former state Sen. Jim Isgar. He was not only one of the great politicians of our time, but was also a successful rancher, busi...

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

How to spend the money?

Parks & Rec board strives for fair, open, transparent process

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

War felt in all aspects of life, even baseball

World War II affected all aspects of American life, including sports. Some Americans thought, for example, that baseball should be canceled during the war. It was “frivolous” act...

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tell Sen. Bennet to stay strong, reject DARK Act

Coloradans are proud of our state – and for good reason. It’s not a particularly well-kept secret that Colorado boasts beautiful mountains, kind and educated people and an incred...

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Youth council provides valuable input

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council met over the last weekend in February, working hard on the group’s policy recommendations to present to the Legislature in another month. I’m ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Do not homogenize all of Main Avenue

People want to visit the Old West, not a generic code-enforced, colorless Anywhere, USA. The new clients for the old Francisco’s want to retain the lovely veranda, which should be...

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Symbolic racism

Confederate flag history steeped in oppression

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

Planned Parenthood staff deserve a raise

Every day, people go to work at Planned Parenthood because they believe deeply in the cause of reproductive health care for all. As Planned Parenthood’s mantra reads, clinic staff provide ca...

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

Highways, buildings need adequate funding

Funding Colorado highways, the maintenance of the existing highways and the building of new highways to satisfy the demands created by more people, and the funding of capital construction pr...

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