From our Congressman - The Durango Herald

‘Purgatory saved my life’

The words “Purgatory saved my life” have been echoed by four friends of mine, who will tell you that were it not for the opportunities to work and ski at Purgatory, they might not be alive. ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Interim committee work productive in summer, fall

It has been a very busy summer and fall with multiple interim committee hearings and statewide tours for capital development, water, transportation and off-highway vehicles. In addition, I h...

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Office needs independent authority to sue

As Colorado’s attorney general, I was elected to serve as the people’s lawyer. My effectiveness depends on my ability to make independent legal decisions that defend the rule of law and prot...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Monumental expectations

Parcels are not leased; protecting the land will harm no one

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The problematic reach of domestic violence laws

I grew up watching movies like “Sleeping with the Enemy,” and “Not Without my Daughter,” where the female protagonists experience violent and disturbing abuse from their husbands. At my prog...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Looking downstream

Balancing needs of agriculture, cities and environment

DATE: Oct 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Redefining what it means to give back

Community service and volunteering may seem synonymous, but the different connotations and, frankly, the reality of both are quite different. I have a problem with how Durango and...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Should Democrats dump Jefferson and Jackson?

In an August 2015 newsletter, the Executive Committee of the La Plata County Democratic Party announced its intention to peel the Jefferson-Jackson label off the party’s annual dinner and re...

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Project-based learning requires engagement, courage, fun

Think of a learning experience that has shaped who you are today. It could have been in kindergarten or it could have been yesterday. Now think about what that looked like. Who was with you?...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘Yes’ on Ballot Question 2B

Increased debt is needed to upgrade wastewater treatment plant

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sharing insights with a young democracy

My September finished with another round of interim committee hearings, including on data collection of police-initiated contacts, considering possible ways to improve statewide racial-profi...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tell the city to move the sewer plant: ‘No’ on 2B

Last spring when I was running for a seat on City Council, I attended a meeting of the city’s Utilities Commission. During that meeting, I heard the director of community development tell th...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman