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Marsha Porter-Norton: Spring has sprung, COVID-19 is waning

Spring has arrived in La Plata County, and it has brought with it much-needed snow along with the much-anticipated longer days. It is, as always, a time of renewal, and this year is proving ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Dennis Pierce: Democrats have promised, failed on border security

What’s old is new again when it comes to migrant farm workers. President Franklin Roosevelt signed an agreement in August 1942 with Mexico that created the bracero program, which allowed far...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Realtors’ group supports lodgers tax increase

The Durango Area Association of Realtors understands that tourism and tourism impacts make up nearly a third of our economy in the Durango area. DAAR also acknowledges tourists u...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t blame students; look for solutions

The city of Durango’s economy relies heavily on student involvement and engagement with local vendors, shops and restaurants. College students are citizens of Durango as well! Wh...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax should fund locals’ needs

By suggesting that many of the lodgers tax opponents “probably came here as tourists,” Sweetie Marbury (March 30, “Lodgers tax proposal is a win-win for Durango”) alludes to one of the bigge...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax increase is long overdue

Increasing Durango’s lodgers tax is long overdue. The increase will help support a year-round tourism economy, which in turn supports and sustains local businesses. The tax is no...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax will help keep workers employed

The Durango Area Hospitality and Lodgers Association, of which I am president, has been working on the increase in lodgers tax initiative for almost two years. We have worked clo...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Train diverting departures to Rockwood will hurt downtown Durango

It’s good to see that discussion about the impact of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s decision to move the bulk of its operations to Rockwood Station is finally occurring. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: ‘Lions’ Den’ provides safe haven hangout for youth

I would like to respectfully respond to concerns regarding the partying and bad behavior at Rim Drive (March 31, “Drug sales, use at Rim Drive parking lot must stop”). Although you’...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax has improved Durango

My husband and I have lived in Durango since 1976, when there was no lodgers tax. At that time, it was exceedingly difficult as a young family to make a living. Then, the city pa...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Biden immigration policy created border crisis

I am a firm supporter of legal immigration since many of our ancestors came through Ellis Island and other places with admirable aspirations to improve their lives and with a deep respect fo...

DATE: Apr 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.