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We already have a welfare state. So what’s next?

WASHINGTON – It seems unavoidable. Like it or not, the U.S. welfare system is bound to play a big role in the 2020 election. The recent Democratic debate on health care is just a prelude to ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

When will train give instead of taking?

Every morning and evening when the train lays on its horn all the way through town practically nonstop, it reminds me of the 416 Fire. Can we locals just have some peace and quiet? ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

This methane monster can’t see state borders

As elected officials in Durango, Colorado, and Aztec, New Mexico, we each serve communities that are very different. But what we have in common is a 2,500-square-mile problem that affects ou...

DATE: Aug 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Check the all-star activities in La Plata County

I’ve loved July my whole life. It is the summer month: You don’t have to think about school around the corner; swimming in the lake is always best; corn and peaches start coming in; baseball...

DATE: Aug 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

Durango, I’m coming to spread the CU good news

I’m looking forward to visiting southwestern Colorado next week for a number of reasons. Since taking over as the president of the University of Colorado just over a month ago, I’ve been get...

DATE: Aug 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Second Dem debates could be last for Hick and Bennet, but they did fine

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Greatness doesn’t demand that you be a jerk, too

Soren Kierkegaard asked God to give him the power to will one thing. Amid all the distractions of life he asked for the power to live a focused life, wholeheartedly, toward a single point. ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Look: Parking story with a happy ending

We have probably all been grouchy about Durango parking meters – I never have change, my meter card is in another car, this meter won’t let me buy all the time I will need for my appointment...

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our fine libraries need your help now

Come on, people. Soon we will get another chance to vote on a small increase to help our libraries. The Durango Library is a wonderful place to spend some time, read, check out your favorite...

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Council, don’t kowtow to the wealthy

In regard to the news that water rates may change, I feel I must comment. City operations director Levi Lloyd stated that water conservation was the goal. Why then is the city loo...

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The unjust executions of two bears

Two bears were unjustly executed in July after a man from out of state claimed that a bear had clawed into his tent and bitten him. Although the hospital only found “claw marks” and “light p...

DATE: Aug 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor