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DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Paul Krugman: Too much choice is a bad thing

Dan Patrick, the lieutenant governor of Texas, is clearly what my father would have called a piece of work. Early in the pandemic he made headlines by saying that older Americans ...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Get to know council candidates

Whether or not you know who you will vote for in this year’s City Council election, I encourage you to attend one or more of the ongoing Zoom candidate forums. Read the candidates’ positions...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef is a proven councilor

I had the privilege of serving with Melissa Youssef for four years on the Durango 9-R School Board. Melissa took her role as a board member seriously. She was always prepared for meetings an...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: LPEA should stay with Tri-State

What Dan Harms fails to mention in LPEA’s La Plata Electric is an owner of Tri-State and has an investment of well over $70 million in Tri-State. Unfortunately some of the board members a...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Raise minimum wage, especially for single parents

I get it, Black Lives Matter, and so many other non-whites get the short end of the stick in the USA and should stand up and peacefully demand to be treated with dignity, respect and to be p...

DATE: Mar 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Hang on for a mask-free future

Hope is breaking out all over. You can almost feel it in the air, as more and more Southwest Colorado residents get vaccinated for COVID-19. Soon, this nightmare will...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letter: Bosmansâ€™ technical, financial expertise needed on council

I have known Olivier Bosmans for many years. He is a hard-working man with integrity. I have known his children since they were born and remember him cycling his kids to school, ...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef valuable for leadership, continuity

Melissa Youssef deserves your vote for City Council. Melissa is an empathetic leader who listens. Melissa possesses outstanding leadership qualities and has the depth and breadth...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef has the right work ethic for council

While serving as the chairman of La Plata County Economic Development Alliance I was lucky enough to serve with Melissa Youssef. I was amazed at her willingness to dive into complicated issu...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lisa McCorry will lead on City Council

I have had the pleasure of knowing Lisa McCorry for the last four years and find her to be an excellent choice for City Council. Lisa is compassionate, considerate, and committed...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

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.