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Opinion/Editorials

From foodies to the hungry: We have many ways to connect with our local food system

As the nights cool down and it begins to feel a bit like fall, our attention turns to the last vestiges of summer. It is a season to which area farmers and ranchers, and those that support t...

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Industry right that more should be known, but NASA gas findings are call to action

A study released by NASA on Monday said gas production is largely to blame for the methane hot spot found over the Four Corners in 2014. And with that, it is easy to see the way forward. ...

DATE: Aug 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Master Leasing Plan: S.W. Colorado’s jewels deserve highest possible protections

With their proximity to Durango, one would think that Animas City Mountain, Perrins Peak and Horse Gulch are Durango city parks. After all, we access these trails via paved roads and run, h...

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Lack of funding puts lakes and reservoirs at risk from invasive species

The presidential election aside, the largest spike on this summer’s political seismograph registered in June when funding to combat the Zika virus ran aground in Congress. Both sides of the ...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

With changing views on pot, it’s time for serious study on its effects

With changing views on pot, it’s time for a serious study on its effects

DATE: Aug 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango should support choice, entrepreneurism with food trucks

A food truck culture, whether a movement or temporary trend, has taken hold across the country in large metropolitan areas as well as small towns. Durango has several and welcomes more. Alt...

DATE: Aug 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Idea for Camino del Rio underpass arises because the current situation is untenable

The city of Durango is revisiting the idea of an underpass to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross Camino del Rio safely and to connect the River Trail to downtown. That is welcome news...

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Wilderness: This tiny percentage of public lands should stay off limits to mountain bikes

The Wilderness Act turned 50 a few years ago. Middle-aged, not keen on change, it would likely rather approach its golden years without controversy, but last month at the urging of the Susta...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Fiesta Days: Examining synthesis with county fair may offer revitalization opportunity

For decades, from the 1880s to the 1960s, agriculture was a constant and stabilizing force in La Plata County. While mining in the San Juans came and went, the Silverton train ran infrequent...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango addressing the coming challenges of anticipated growth

The Colorado State Demographer projects that by the year 2030, La Plata County’s population will increase by 30,000 people, 13,000 of whom are expected to live in Durango. Where and how will...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Anniversary of Gold King spill a reminder of work still remaining

Resilient. It is a word that comes to mind to describe the natural and human communities in the Animas River watershed. It was the message delivered Wednesday night at the Animas River Celeb...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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Milestone another reason to celebrate public radio in the Four Corners

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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