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Letters: Facts are facts – and these are not

Tom Givón states there was “peace and harmony” with Jews, Christians and Muslims from 800-1492 A.D. under Muslim rulers in Spain (“ Shelly Perlmutter Durango ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Yogurt shop’s behavior is unprofessional

While the incident downtown at a rally Oct. 2 is not desirable, it isn’t surprising given the polarity today and bad behavior often exhibited by those who should know better. I really have t...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t blame teacher for student behavior

My daughter was one of the Miller students who organized the climate rally downtown Oct. 2. She and several of her friends are passionate about this issue and spent days organizing the event...

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Endorsements: In race for La Plata County Commission District 3, one candidate stands out

In race for La Plata County Commission District 3, one candidate stands out

DATE: Oct 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: River is two big mattresses per second

Have you looked at the Animas River recently? According to the measurement of volume, it’s low, around 168 cubic feet per second. That’s the same size as two big mattresses flowing down the ...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Only Trump’s supporters can surprise me

I don’t find it surprising that the self-proclaimed phenomenal businessman in the White House has reported he lost hundreds of millions of dollars a year while telling everyone he was making...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: How long will city manager stick around?

I was sorry that Amber Blake wasn’t picked to be the next city manager. I’m sure José Madrigal is well qualified but,considering his past, I wonder how long before he leaves. Hopefully, Ambe...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ross Douthat: Trump’s virus tragedy is of Biblical proportions

Just two days before Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, several of my New York Times colleagues published a story about the early days of the pandemic, and the strong global p...

DATE: Oct 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letters: Letter writer should get history straight

I have been waiting for some history buff to take to task Mike Sigman for his imaginative historiography. In his letter, “ Between 800 and 1492 A.D., Christians, Jews and Muslims lived in p...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Porter-Norton is the perfect candidate

Marsha Porter-Norton is the perfect choice for La Plata County Commissioner. I’ve known her for over 20 years and found her an intelligent, articulate person who lives and works with integri...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Senate pick for Western Slope is clear

In his Aug. 28 letter, Ray Scott of Grand Junction alleges that Senate candidate and former Gov. John Hickenlooper has “no regard for the Western Slope.” (“ Scott glosses over several of th...

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Law and disorder

In the Old West of Butch Cassidy, everyone was desperate and bored

DATE: Oct 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.