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Bashing millionaires counterproductive

Marilyn Sandstrom’s letter (“ Maybe she doesn’t realize that one’s financial statement is not all disposable income. Who would take a train engine as payment for a car, and if th...

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The Establishment will save the working classes

What should we do during the next two years of divided government? We could spend them as we’ve spent the last two: Express daily contempt from within the safety of our political ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

City has ethics, do you?

Durango’s codes recognize what<br/>too often goes missing in the rest of the U.S.

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

How can inmates be treated this way?

I spent some time in the Durango detention facility. How can it be legal for a nurse and her assistant to refuse your medication against doctorâ€™s orders? Michele Nort...

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The return of buffalo gives hope for community

The birth of every buffalo calf on tribal land marks a cultural and spiritual victory that gives tribal members hope. As each calf struggles to stand and walk, the hearts of triba...

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Costly rules

Colorado making air cleaner is OK but what we want is better federal policy

DATE: Nov 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Don’t forget the new normal that is not normal

WASHINGTON – Across much of media lately, the phrase “new normal” keeps cropping up to describe what is, in fact, not normal, as most sane adults have understood its meaning. This...

DATE: Nov 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Kathleen Parker

Good things in family planning

At the risk of seeming overly optimistic, I would like to make a list of good things that are happening in the world of family planning and demography. Here goes: My perception is...

DATE: Nov 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

City and county elections saw terrific turnout

“Election Day outside of big cities is different. For one thing, there are so few people in my town that each individual vote does matter and several local races have been decided by as many...

DATE: Nov 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

For the workers who keep us safe, sound

At this time of year when we count our blessings, I’d like to express my appreciation for our local community. As an employee assistance counselor for the past 20 years, I’ve had ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor