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Letters: We are the best country in the world

The letter “ The U.S. COVID-19 mortality rate is lower than most of the major European countries. Japan is doing a great job of controlling the virus, but neither the U.S. nor Europe could ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: What does mayor need to keep us safe?

Regarding the The quote from Mayor Dean Brookie was even more disturbing: “We’re taking enforcement very seriously, but it all comes down to ... money and expenditure of resources.” ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Who needs turnout?

The lowest since 1828 was a snoozer; the highest was too much excitement

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

On this day: Dewey does NOT defeat Truman

The Born into a wealthy Chicago family, McCormick took control of its paper in 1910. He served in World War I as an artillery officer, won promotion to colonel and was awarded the Distingu...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: Trump: Politically incorrect but effective

There have been several recent letters and articles telling us that the economy is in the tank and that President Trumpâ€™s success with the economy is some kind of illusion. That is ridicul...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: He’s pro-life but he doesn’t respect life

Donald Trump may be pro-life but he does not respect life. At the beginning of his presidency, his administration was having ICE separate children from their parents in immigrant families. T...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: We need this Mitsch Bush in Congress

As a 42-year resident of Colorado Congressional District 3 and a former Gunnison County commissioner, I had the privilege to work with Diane Mitsch Bush while she was in the state Legislatur...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Mitsch Bush is willing to compromise

In 1890, when my great-grandfather came to this state to shoe horses for miners, he was a poor immigrant seeking a hopeful future. Similarly, today’s look to the future requires hope, compas...

DATE: Nov 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Yes on 4A for school bonds is a winner

Voting Yes on 4A for local school bonding gives our children safe school facilities. It pumps millions of construction dollars into the local economy. The win-win-win bonus is that property ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t let myths, fears inform wolf vote

As a wildlife biologist, I know gray wolves are not sweet little puppies, that they need to eat and that they eat elk. But elk have persisted despite living with wolves for over 800,000 year...

DATE: Nov 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Minkler understands rural county life

Charly Minkler will make a good county commissioner. He has spent many years running a business, raising a family and volunteering in La Plata County. Charly knows how to work with people. H...

DATE: Nov 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Excited about Marsha Porter-Norton

Because of COVID-19, getting to know candidates for La Plata County commission is more challenging. That’s a shame because if anyone spends five minutes with Marsha Porter-Norton, it’s clear...

DATE: Nov 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.