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Letters: Unhoused neighbors deserve a chance

At 22, I moved to New York City, encountering an unhoused population of over 30,000. I learned to feel safe there. Moving to Durango in 1992, I met a different group of unhoused p...

DATE: Sep 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kathleen Curry: For Colorado, Biden must shun the Green New Deal

Former Vice President Joe Biden has a strong chance of becoming our next U.S. president. Many people who, like me, are disaffected by Donald Trump’s leadership style and ego are eager for an...

DATE: Sep 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letters: Three Democrats is not representative

La Plata County has two independent candidates on the ballot for commissioner, Jack Turner and Charly Minkler. We now have a three-person Democratic Party commission, representing a voter po...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Endorsements: A Yes to continue 9-R’s mill levy yields a bargain in educational spending

A Yes to continue 9-R’s mill levy yields a bargain in educational spending

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Republicans have no standards, morals

This is to all the Republicans out there: What happened to you? You used to be the conservative party of values and principles. Remember? You have been hijacked by President Trump...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: This too would be better than that bridge

I have been reading about the bump-outs on Main Avenue all summer. It’s wonderful to have people outside enjoying the offerings of Durango’s eateries. I’m also pleased it is helping to boost...

DATE: Sep 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t give up on recycling plastics yet

Many plastics are not being recycled well (Our view: “ The Colorado Beverage Association is supporting efforts like the Every Bottle Back initiative, a groundbreaking partnership between to...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: What’s it take to jail someone in Durango?

As I read the charges against Megan Wilmot in the crash on Main Avenue, I was shocked to see her bond was $1,500 (“ Reckless endangerment, misdemeanor assault, driving under the influence, ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Not so fast with all those vaccines

In response to “ Currently, over 50% of children experience chronic disease. Have the interactions of this many vaccinations ever been tested together? Even the flu shot is questionable, es...

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Endorsements: We’re a YES on wolves

Ah-OOOOO! We’re a Yes on Proposition 114, the reintroduction of gray wolves

DATE: Sep 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Keep Purple Cliffs homeless site open

With unexpected pleasure, I visited and toured the Purple Cliffs community recently. It is largely a self-governing community. It is kept reasonably clean. It is on public land usable for no...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jennifer Senior: The Ginsburg-Scalia routine was not a farce

For the second time in five years, a sitting Supreme Court justice has died, and for the second time in five years, Sen. Mitch McConnell has befouled the process to replace that justice with...

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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.