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Letter: Biden order will undermine women’s sports

Imagine a world without Megan Rapinoe, Serena Williams and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. That is the world President Biden has initiated by signing Executive Order 13988, which states that “Children...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: McConnell is a hypocrite for failing to vote to convict Trump

Well, it’s bad enough that the Republican members of Congress don’t have enough intestinal fortitude to do what they know is the right thing, and vote to make Trump accountable for his actio...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: CORE Act deserves our support

We are so close. (Feb. 3, “Colorado lawmakers optimistic about CORE Act’s chances”). The CORE (Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy) Act is going through the Senate now after passing throug...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Republicans’ acquittal of Trump is appalling

The Senate trial for Trump’s incitement of the riot on Jan. 6 is over and to no one’s surprise, 43 Republicans voted to acquit him. I think this is an appalling response to the t...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Calls to Boebert’s office met with demands, hangups

I called Rep. Lauren Boebert after the Marjorie Taylor Greene vote, concerned Greene’s violence wasn’t checked by Boebert. A female staffer replied sharply, “That is not what thi...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gail Collins: Do not, under any circumstances, Press 1

Lately, I’ve been having conversations with robocallers. I take this as a sign that the pandemic has gone on way too long. “My name is Eve with Discovery Health Care,” one call be...

DATE: Feb 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Should we rename Durango?

As I read the article about names of public streets and facilities James Morgan Durango Editor’s note: According to Wikipedia, the word “durango,” which is the name of a Mexican s...

DATE: Feb 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: School or no, the kids will be fine

Well, well, well, did Ms. Leitner’s letter hit the nail on the head (Feb. 13, “How to make the rest of this school year worthwhile? Skip it.”)! She was so right on! I have been sa...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: MidTown Renewal Area holds promise for redevelopment, housing

MidTown renewalInitiative poised to boost housing

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Michelle Goldberg: QAnon believers are obsessed with Hillary Clinton

A clear indication that Marjorie Taylor Greene was more than a dabbler in QAnon was her 2018 endorsement of “Frazzledrip,” one of the most grotesque tendrils of the movement’s mythology. You...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Laurie Meininger: League of Women Voters honors Black women suffragists

As we celebrate Black History Month, the League of Women Votes would like to bring special attention to the contributions of women of color in the suffragist movement and to the 100 years of...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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.