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LPEA is diligent and forward-thinking

I was impressed by the forthright, diligent and forward-thinking investigation by the staff and directors, knowing that being environmentally and…

August 8, 2019

Coram and all these guns have got to go

Since Coram has been our state senator, he has done virtually nothing to reduce gun deaths. In fact, his record…

No, Mike, we really don’t hate America

No, Mike, we don’t hate America; we hate what the present administration is doing to America. Do you really approve…

Christian hypocrites support president

Since evangelical Christians compose some of Mr. Trump’s angry, under-informed base, I present this quote – it’s from an old…

Trump and Coram are foolish on climate

Evidence continues to mount regarding the devastating effects of climate change. Our president calls climate change a hoax. Trump is…

Mysterious billing at Mercy Hospital

The only lab I was made aware of in our area through my insurance, Aetna, was Mercy Regional Medical Center,…

Adieu to you

surprise move, Denver city council cuts ties with detention companies

Under pressure, Trump backs Colorado’s new law

pressure, President Trump backs Colorado’s new, controversial gun law

NIMA is the health care we’re waiting for

Sen. Michael Bennet, who is sponsoring Medicare X, talks about the benefits of a public option. When the Affordable Care…

On spill anniversary, more help needed

In 2016, with the support of local governments and citizens groups, the federal government placed the Bonita Peak Mining District…

Maureen Dowd

Is the bar higher for Bennet because he’s white?

A black man made it into the White House. A Latina congresswoman emerged as the biggest star in the capital.…

Relax, we’re making every vote count

Colorado has become the 12th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This means our electoral votes will…

Tipton is busy doing nothing important

He introduced some bills to add funds for veterans’ healthcare. The VA system is a socialized health care system using…

You shouldn’t have printed that letter

Her unfounded accusations and unadulterated hate should never have been given credence in your newspaper. I am disappointed that you…

Ginsburg strikes again

all disagreements must be a kick to the head, as a justice so ably shows

Robert Samuelson

We already have a welfare state. So what’s next?

The battle lines are clearly drawn. Democrats deplore rising inequality. They see a revitalized welfare state – with universal health…

When will train give instead of taking?

Then I see the article in the Herald about the non-profits taking on the task of fighting weeds in the…

Guest Columns

This methane monster can’t see state borders

The Four Corners methane cloud is the largest source of methane pollution in North America and the reason why local,…

August 4, 2019

From the Chair

Check the all-star activities in La Plata County

In La Plata County, celebrations you enjoyed since childhood bookend the month, starting with the Bayfield and Durango Independence Day…

August 4, 2019

Guest Columns

Durango, I’m coming to spread the CU good news

I’ve also been getting to know Colorado a bit during my first month on the job, with trips to Grand…

August 3, 2019

David Brooks

Greatness doesn’t demand that you be a jerk, too

We’ve all known geniuses and others who have practiced a secular version of this. They have found their talent and…

August 2, 2019