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Here’s to lame ducks behaving decently

Big election coming up in November. Sounds like the color might change from red to a brighter shade of blue. That will be great – in January. That’s when the newly elected represe...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch-Bush, not Tipton, represents us

Are you sick of a dysfunctional congress? Having a “representative” who listens to his big extraction-industry donors instead of you and your fellow constituents? Who voted to increase the f...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

America’s role in Yemen’s misery is outrageous

The news about Brett Kavanaugh is addictive, but spare just a moment for crimes against humanity that the United States is supporting in far-off Yemen. President Donald Trump didn...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

All these youth sports pay for themselves

One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports?” Well, I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I...

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump steamrolls the West

Our air is imperiled by regional methane emissions. Now this administration seems to wants more. But why?

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Durango City Council: Our new tax is essential

“Take care of what you have” is the primary message from citizens to the city of Durango during a nearly year-long civic engagement effort. The response is the “Back to Basics” ballot issue ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Only the truth can save us now. Let’s try to find it.

The day before Thursday’s endless, grueling, moving, infuriating hearings, which mostly provided an exhibit in the case for the dissolution of our Senate, I argued that we would all probably...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Not dark yet

A mix of grief, blame and guilt ripple through a community after suicide

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Low sperm: A concern?

A solution has been found for overpopulation! Unfortunately, this is not a reason for celebration. This essay is another in my all-too-long series of bad ways to control populatio...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Sheriff Sean Smith embodies respect

The League of Women Voters’ forum was held with all candidates for county commissioner, treasurer, and sheriff on hand. Responses were polite, and candidates were generally well informed and...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Time to take action on climate, warming

You can advocate for the benefit of the planet! We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t leave the ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Representative Scott Tipton voted for the Republican tax bill and he’s not telling the truth about why. He claims lower taxes on the wealthy and corporations create more investment which cre...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.