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Bruce Babbitt: Retire some ag lands to save the Colorado River

It is no exaggeration to say that a mega-drought not seen in 500 years has descended on the seven Colorado River Basin states: Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Califo...

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Our view: It’s all about masking now

Council took the right step this weekto help us reopen thoughtfully

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Stop the shaming about mask-wearing

Enough. I am growing weary of all the mean-spirited letters to the editor that attempt to shame those in our community who don’t wear masks. They have been called cowards, evil and rude, and...

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jerry Brady: They want us to open everything now? Really?

Open a business now and or stay the course? Sacrifice lives or sacrifice jobs? The issue is almost as fraught as the simple choice facing all of us: Do we wear a mask to protect others or go...

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letters: Whereâ€™s county rule requiring masks?

I highly commend the city of Durango requiring face covering within city limits. This will relieve the burden on businesses and individuals. My question is, why it is n...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: City Council and its army of snitches

I write to express my concern that the City Council comrades are overstepping their authority and disregarding for our freedoms and liberties by imposing a mandatory order that all citizens ...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: The wisdom of just doing something

On May 22, 1932, FDR opened his mouth and out came the motto of the New Deal

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: We must wear masks because we care

When I moved to Durango almost four years ago, I was struck by two things: the stunning natural beauty and the wonderful feeling of community. I have appreciated how hard local go...

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letters: This is my healthy pandemic attitude

People need to have a healthier attitude. I have recently been in Sam’s Club in Farmington. Yes, we wore masks (we hate that, but it’s necessary) and kept to the distancing guidelines. But t...

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Where’s the logic in the local closures?

We have been under quarantine for almost two months and I still don’t understand the logic behind which stores can remain open and which ones have to close or go to curbside. If I...

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor