Talk of the Times - The Durango Herald

Colorado highways need funding

By J. Paul Brown The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly of the Colorado House of Representatives was called to order by Speaker of the House Dickie Lee H...

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Guest Columnist: Let Lake Powell go

A collaborative new plan to conserve water isn't really about conservation; it's about hydropower. The plan is called the "Colorado River Conservation Partnership," and it was lau...

DATE: Jan 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

County offers new ways to pay property taxes in 2016

By Allison Morrissey Last November, the citizens of La Plata County were asked to vote for or against a mill levy increase. The levy lost by a few hundred votes. Peopl...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

What will 2016 bring us?

It's a new year and the traditional time to take stock of our lives and see what needs improving. I think as I'm getting older, however, I'm getting less enthusiastic about New Ye...

DATE: Jan 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Shootings belie season of peace and goodwill

We're heading into the alleged season of peace on earth and goodwill toward men (also women, children, and animals.) But I'm having trouble getting my enthusiasm up, given recent...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

It's not too late to get your flu shot!

As the holiday season approaches, share the joy of the season and not the flu. San Juan Basin Health (SJBH) reminds residents that it is not too late to get your vaccine as flu a...

DATE: Nov 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Thanks to those who make our community a good place

What makes a communiy a good place to live? Good jobs, good schools, nice climate, beautiful scenery? Yes to all of those, but how about people's willingness to participate in community life...

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

County offers information on snow removal, driving safety

During the winter months, snow removal is the primary responsibility of the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department. To keep more than 600 miles of county roads clear, county road and br...

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Grieving for a child changes a family forever

By Wendy Rice Each of us has a special day that changes one's life. Mine was 12 years ago Oct. 31 when my daughter passed away while at college. Grieving t...

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Support our kids, and please vote Tuesday

Ballots are due Tuesday. Please get them to the polls. It really doesn't get much easier than receiving a ballot in the mail, filling it out in your living room or kitchen table, ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Upper Pine Fire District urges residents to prepare for winter

By Tom Kaufman Winter is just around the corner, and the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District has some suggestions to keep everyone safe this year. Before you lig...

DATE: Oct 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

There's an election here this November

By Carole McWilliams Times columnist Yo! Listen up! There's an important election coming, even if the airwaves aren't flooded with sleazy political ads. You...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times