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Roberts’ vote courageous

State Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, did the right thing Wednesday in voting not to allow less than unanimous votes when juries are considering imposing the death penalty. Anger is no reason...

Ending the draft

Bipartisan move comes after Pentagon allows women in all combat roles

Master leasing plan

BLM should use tool to determine, buffer gas and oil drilling impacts

Mines and parks

Get past primary name-calling and ask candidates about money for real needs

A salute to Mercury

Vantiv’s presence here shows Durango’s workplace appeal

Food stamps

The county should boost outreach efforts to enroll eligible residents

Legislature

Back in session, but not yet focused on budgeting, lawmakers enter silly season

End of life

Colorado state Legislature should extend options to the terminally ill

Kindergarten

Full-day kindergarten is not a luxury but the beginning of a full education

Wolf Creek

Latest FOIA fight marks another chapter in a generation-long battle

Employment picture

Increase in numbers since recession belies a troubling environment for many

Equal pay

Colorado lawmakers should take a bipartisan stand for basic fairness