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Sheriff, others, thanks for fire effort

While there has been an outpouring of thanks to the firefighters who saved our community from the 416 Fire, I think our local law enforcement has been somewhat overlooked. In particular, the...

DATE: Aug 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tax increases are shortsighted solutions

The city council debates yet another tax increase ballot proposal. At the same time, planners approve spending $2 million over budget for enhancement of Santa Rita Park and continued deficit...

DATE: Aug 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our favorite pets can have a place on the patio, but not on every patio

You say Durango has gone to the dogs? That’s certainly not news. Stroll downtown or hike a local trail, and you will encounter dogs on nearly every block and at every bend of the...

DATE: Aug 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Misogyny and politicking at rodeo: Stop

I recently attended the last True West Rodeo of the season and was dismayed at the active politicking of some local politicians. I was equally dismayed at the sexist and misogynistic comment...

DATE: Aug 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Krugman: Nancy Pelosi is a better leader than you realize

Normally, a party that gives away $2 trillion without worrying about where the money will come from can buy itself at least a few votes. But Donald Trump’s tax cut remains remarkably unpopul...

DATE: Aug 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Paul Krugman

Parker: It’s a dog-eat-dog White House

WASHINGTON — No sooner had I ordered the 2011 book “Less Than Human” for a late-summer read than President Trump called Omarosa Manigault Newman a “dog” and a “lowlife.” Those tw...

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Kathleen Parker

Colorado wages and salaries are growing

The U.S. economy is booming — in Colorado and beyond. During the second quarter of this year, wages and salaries grew at their fastest pace in nearly a decade, while economic growth surpasse...

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We’re with you: Today, we join more than 100 newspapers to set the record straight about our work

Today and tomorrow, more than 100 newspapers around the country are running editorials in order to take the strongest stand against attacks on journalists that falsely cast us as enemies...

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Douthat: The white-voter strategy that actually worked

In the aftermath of the 2012 election, when just about everyone assumed Mitt Romney lost because he didn’t win enough Hispanic votes, election analyst Sean Trende produced a dissenting take....

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Hilltop House’s sad history of abuse

In 2012, the federal government created the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Pursuant to section 115.276 (Disciplinary Sanctions for Staff) of the PREA Community Confinement Standards, “Staff sh...

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The pragmatic left, socialists included, is winning

On Tuesday, Rashida Tlaib, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won her primary in Michigan, and she is now overwhelmingly likely to become the first Muslim congresswoman. ...

DATE: Aug 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Rigney: LWCF deserves permanent protection

At Osprey – a leading manufacturer of outdoor gear, employing over 115 people in the U.S. – we believe that adventure is open to everyone. Nowhere does that feel more true than i...

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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.