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LPEA must exit Tri-State on the double

The separation of the La Plata Electric Association from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is a vital issue. Delta Montrose Electric will be free next year, and LP...

Mark Kennedy and Tony Frank: Prop CC is an investment for all

Colorado is rightfully proud of its strong economy and national reputation as a hub for critical economic sectors such as biosciences, aerospace, energy, agriculture and health care. Yet fun...

Don Coram and Ellen Roberts: Yes on DD, for the water

We have represented the Western Slope in the legislature for more than 20 years between us. When you’re from rural Colorado, fighting for our water is the first thing you learn how to do. ...

Opening Durango library on Sundays is crucial

A generation of children in Durango are growing up thinking libraries are closed on Sundays. They might be surprised to find that other libraries of our size in Colorado are open on Sundays....

Support Durango’s Creative District

Over the past year, citizens throughout our town worked to develop an application to certify Durango as a Colorado Creative District, as defined by Colorado Creative Industries and the Color...

Endorsements ’19: 6D breathes new life into libraries

Yes vote on 6D breathes new life into Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside libraries

Rep. Scott Tipton: State leads on insurance – don’t let Feds take over

Health insurance open enrollment is around the corner. For many families, the one thought on their minds is: What plan offers the best coverage for the best price? For others, especially tho...

Editorial cartoons

It’s time to support Pine River library

We have a lot to be proud of in Bayfield; good schools, great school activities, Fourth of July parade, a growing Mill Street business community. At the center is our library. It’...

Grateful for the care we got at Mercy

A visiting relative from North Carolina had an exceptional experience at Mercy Regional Medical Center. The staff went beyond the call of duty to diagnose and treat a rare, and so...

They’re pulling a fast one, vote No on CC

I realize that taxes are one of the two things we can’t avoid in this life. However, we can do our best to be diligent and keep them under control. That moment has arrived. Ballot...

Durango’s stone age: Vagrants in caves

Now that the homeless have been moved from the Tech Center, I’ve noticed the number of these people around downtown has greatly increased! Greatly. I’m guessing not all were happy...