Pine River Times Opinion – The Durango Herald

Gardner desperate, support Udall

It is difficult to understand how a man can be seeking to serve us in the highest of public offices and yet tarnish the very same legacy of public service the current officeholder and his fa...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Sales tax increase in Bayfield makes economic sense

OK, nobody likes to pay more taxes, but the fact of the matter is the Town of Bayfield's streets are deteriorating, and the town needs money to fix them. So the town is asking for a one-perc...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Sean Smith would support the law

Two years ago, much of southern Colorado was on fire. Residents worked with fire departments to save homes and the lives of people and animals. After this, people who live in fear of their r...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Farm Bureau urges 'no' vote on Prop 105

From the La Plata County Farm Bureau Colorado's statewide ballot will include Proposition 105. If passed, Proposition 105 will require Colorado foods made with genetically enginee...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Earning your GED: why not today?

By Karen Edmonds Pine River Community Learning Center So, you dropped out of high school. Whether it was two months or 20 years ago, you're sure you've sealed your fat...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

League of Women Voters holding candidate forum Oct. 9

The League of Women Voters invites all La Plata County residents to a forum for candidates for offices in La Plata County from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Durango City Council Chambe...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

We know where J. Paul Brown stands

We are in support of J. Paul Brown as Colorado State Rep. for District 59. We have known and done business with J. Paul since he moved to Ignacio. Our children attended school together and t...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Kansas reader likes her Times

I'm so happy you are still publishing your great little paper! I'm always delighted when it arrives in the mail. Keep up the good work!! If I was local I would love to...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Wolves are howling in gratitude

Please accept our heartfelt appreciation for supporting the Wolfwood Refuge third annual Art Auction on Sept. 12. Your community support and generosity helps to manage the veterinary costs a...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Today's edition has new look

Dear Readers, I'm sure you've noticed that today's paper has a new look. This is the result of our search for a solution to the rising production costs to newspapers across the na...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Come join us this weekend!

Autumn is my favorite time of year. For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes both our locals and visitors...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Will the real Duke Schirard please stand up?

For 19 years I had no beef with re-electing Duke Schirard, again and again and again. Quiet, dignified, invisible, all business - just the way I liked my sheriffs. Then last spri...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion