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Samuelson: Neo-isolationist policies won’t work in this era

WASHINGTON – On this July Fourth, America has taken a turn for the worst. The great delusion of Donald Trump’s presidency is that we can thrive by embracing nationalism even though major eco...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

A real definition of patriotism for July 4th

Another Fourth of July is here and our “patriotism” will proudly be on display. Patriotism, however, is not just about wearing flag pins, jingoistic bumper stickers, dutifully re...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks for helping Silverton; you’re tops

We would like to thank the wonderful people of Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Montrose, Grand Junction, Farmington and a number of other locations who made the drive to Silverton since highway ...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Funk, Krauthammer imparted life lessons

I was fortunate to have experienced firsthand the gentle yet powerful healing of psychologist Charles Funk, who died last April. After falling out of a tree as a young man, he spent the rest...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dance, pray â€“ and be careful out there

Outwitting Mother Nature is virtually impossible in a year of severe drought. She has given us just a few inches of snow and almost no rain, setting the perfect and predictable conditions fo...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Independence Day: July 4th deserves rememberance and reflection

Most Americans apparently didn’t pay much attention in their U.S. history classes, and many don’t understand how our government works, according to numerous studies and polls. And...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Goldberg: The millennial socialists are coming

In May, three young progressive women running for the state Legislature in Pennsylvania, each endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, won decisive primary victories over men heavil...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Gardner all talk on conservation fund

I just returned from Washington, D.C., speaking to Senator Cory Gardner’s staff. I told them that as a business owner in Central Colorado, I depend upon Colorado’s incredible natural resourc...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Littwin: My good friend Rob Hiaasen was no one’s enemy

My friend worked at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. He is dead. Shot by a madman with a gun that, in America, madmen can routinely and legally possess. My fr...

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Policies contributed to normalized violence

Normalized violence has so many pieces to its puzzle. Our culture is addicted to violence in legends, games, movies, racism, religion and television. Add to that conflict in high-density hou...

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

What we do: At the Capital Gazette, and all across the U.S., journalists got right back to work

The news alerts flooded our email and social media feeds when an active shooter was reported Thursday at an office building in Maryland. We clicked on links and scanned wire feeds, as we alw...

DATE: Jul 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Bring the USS Pueblo back home

On Jan. 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo and its crew were attacked by the North Korean military while peacefully sailing in international waters. The crew of the ship valiantly tried to resist capt...

DATE: Jun 30, 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.