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Letter: Traffic increase due to train endangers residents, riders

Further to the points in the Letters to the Editor from The train station is located off County Road 200, which is a narrow, single lane in both directions, steep and winding from U.S. Hig...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Boebert is embarrassing, juvenile

The March 26 Actually, no, the left and every sensible constituent of Boebert’s is not terrified of her – we are embarrassed by her ridiculous antics. In another gem, Boebert claims, “The ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney’s experiences outweighs past crimes

Since moving to Three Springs a few years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time both observing and working with Seth Furtney in his role on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. I have ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef, Lockwood, Buell comprise the right combo for council

As a twice-elected mayor of Durango, I am honored to have many extremely qualified candidates seeking to fill my term-limited seat on City Council. Having listened to all of the ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Richard Grossman: Population Matters

“ ... To bring a child into existence without a fair prospect of being able, not only to provide food for its body, but instruction and training for its mind is a moral crime, both against t...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Don Coram: Let’s play Fiscal Note Jeopardy!

While the cat’s away, the mice will play. That is exactly what is going on in the Colorado General Assembly. With all the COVID-19 issues during the last session, the executive b...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Our View: City, county move in the right direction on homelessness

City of Durango, La Plata County explore new direction for unsheletered

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letter: Use lodgers tax to improve Durango

I grew up in the hotel and restaurant business in Santa Fe, N.M., and really understand the value of the lodgers tax. But it’s time we ask ourselves if we really want to attract ...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t call us ‘unaffiliated;’ we’re Independent

I am pleased and excited that the Durango area had several Independent candidates running for office in recent elections. Just a point of clarification: The term “unaffiliated” i...

DATE: Mar 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney does what needs to be done

I’ve known Seth Furtney for 30 years. I have a story about him that illustrates his value. Three of us were kayaking on a remote river. Through my own fault, I found myself in a ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Farhad Manjoo: How Berkeley overcame NIMBYs

A century ago, the civic leaders of Berkeley, California, pioneered what would become one of America’s most enduring systems of racial inequity – a soft apartheid of zoning. In 19...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | 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.