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College Drive & 8th St. Safety Project

Jim Horn of Russel Engineering explained the plan to reduce College Dr. down to 3 lanes (2-lanes + a center…

October 3, 2018

Michael Gerson

We saw two human beings flayed – and for what?

That now includes the U.S. Supreme Court. It is not, of course, that this process has never been political before.…

October 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Kavanaugh: I never saw it in Durango…

I would ask anyone who is tempted to be dismissive of the allegations to more closely examine what the accusers…

October 2, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

amendments Y and Z could put an end to pathetic gerrymandering

October 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever

Especially Bush for congress, we need to be one step closer to having that Ph. D. candidate from charm school,…

October 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

These Democrats are sneaky enablers

To me, the Democrats, whether they be local or national, want one thing in particular, more of your money. Thank…

October 1, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

Amendment 73 not ready for prime time; end of ‘slavery’ is overdue

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush understands public lands

When I asked that question of Diane Mitsch Bush, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, she replied simply, “We do!“…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Here’s to lame ducks behaving decently

That’s when the newly elected representatives and senators take the oath of office to serve all the American people (you…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch-Bush, not Tipton, represents us

It’s time that CD3 replace Scott Tipton with a real representative. One who has pledged to not take any corporate…

September 30, 2018

Nicholas Kristof

America’s role in Yemen’s misery is outrageous

Kristofdu1-i-syn President Donald Trump didn’t mention it at the United Nations, but America is helping to kill, maim and starve…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

All these youth sports pay for themselves

Well, I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I couldn’t care…

September 29, 2018

Guest Columns

Trump steamrolls the West

air is imperiled by regional methane emissions. Now this administration seems to wants more. But why?

September 29, 2018

Guest Columns

Durango City Council: Our new tax is essential

Residents overwhelmingly approve of the services provided by the city and express willingness to pay more taxes to keep them.…

September 29, 2018

Ross Douthat

Only the truth can save us now. Let’s try to find it.

Nothing about the appearances of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh changed that basic reality – not the undeniable power…

September 28, 2018

Editorials

Not dark yet

A mix of grief, blame and guilt ripple through a community after suicide

September 28, 2018

Population Matters

Low sperm: A concern?

Grossmandu1-i-syn This essay is another in my all-too-long series of bad ways to control population. It joins essays on genocide,…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Sean Smith embodies respect

Charles Hamby, running against Sheriff Sean Smith, noted how critical respect for the sheriff’s office is, and he is right.…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time to take action on climate, warming

We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Wages are growing too slowly, and many people need to work two jobs to make ends meet. Meanwhile, the biggest…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Arboretum gardens continue to grow

We are dedicating the Miniature Tree Garden on Friday, Sept. 28 and will be thanking our very generous donors, supporters,…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES to Durango tax hike on the ballot

For residential properties, the tax proposed equates to an increase of $38.88 per year per $100,000 actual value. For a…

September 27, 2018

Kathleen Parker

Plenty of sideshows at the Brett Kavanaugh circus

Anyone tuning in to the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearings earlier this month surely thought they had flipped to a…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

How much easier could they make this?

Colorado elections are so easy, just mail in your ballot. Need to register? If you have a Colorado drivers license…

September 26, 2018