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General Assembly: Funding solutions will likely depend on voters

Colorado State Capitol<br><br>Credit: Colorado Politics Democrats are proposing $166 million be spent on highways this year and each of the…

Gettin’ Gordie: One good example of many worthy local crowdfunding appeals

Gordie, a rescue from an animal shelter in Gallup, has been trained as a service dog. Take the time to…

Schultz: Well, good for Michelle Wolf, anyway

Connie Schultz column sig shot in the PD studio Monday, January 22, 2006. (Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) Alas,…

Friedman: The U.S. and China are finally having it out

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) Five days of meetings in Beijing with Chinese, U.S. and European government…

Joffe: War is the president’s trump card

A Democratic majority in Congress could prevent the catastrophe of nuclear war by impeaching this traitor who has dismantled our…

Brooks: The place that assumes beauty

David Brooks Thirty-five years ago, the two Figini brothers, Erasmo and Innocente, were living in Como with their wives, Serena…

Taylor-Saghie: HB 1195 supports affordable homeownership, community diversity

Rachel Taylor-Saghie HB 18-1195 leverages private funds to build affordable homes in Colorado by incentivizing philanthropic contributions to nonprofits building…

Writer could house the homeless herself

Tim Gwynn Durango

Energy leases: Let’s hold back some of our last best places

Star tracks over Hovenweep ruins. The monument was designated as the world’s 17th International Dark Sky Park in 2014. That’s…

Redford: The biggest Scott Pruitt scandal is the one right in front of us

Robert Redford Pruitt’s conduct as head of the EPA is beyond disappointing; it’s disgraceful. The list of indefensible actions grows…

Devine: DACA recipients are our friends and neighbors, not criminals

Barry Devine Randy grew up in Guatemala. His family had little money, so he worked full-time to help support his…

James: Here we are, back where we started

The first hat I ever bought for myself was in 1966 and I was 8 years old. There was an…

Brown: Access to international trade critical for Colorado ranchers and farmers

Don Brown Colorado farmers and ranchers understand that there are a lot of things like weather and market price fluctuations…

A gentleman and his fluffy little dog

Florida Road is part of my morning commute to work and has been for several years. Regardless of the morning…

Article 21: Constitutional provisions governing recall elections must change

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker goes through a stack of petitions turned in to her…

We just want passable, safe sidewalks

Yes, there were people who spoke on both sides of the issue, but 25 people spoke in favor of the…

School week: Day off not a substitute for adequate pay

Clark Wilhelm, who works in the Douglas County school system, cheers during a teacher rally Thursday, April 26, 2018, in…

Marbury: Another wonderful day in Durango; proud to call it home

Sweetie Marbury I haven’t changed my opinion since 1974 when I first drove into Durango. Our unique mountain community with…

McLachlan: Listening and leading on education

Last year, the governor signed my bill, HB 17-1003, to find solutions to Colorado’s educator shortage. We’re pushing forward to…

Grossman: Losing species to our expanding population

By coincidence, we were close to the home of these two endangered animals, at the north end of the Sea…

Champagne: Talking to teens about sex

Here are some things you need to know about teens and sex and some tips for talking openly about the…

Gibbons: The opposite of supporting liberty

Unfortunately, the Liberty Coalition has devolved into a right-wing group that falls far outside the scope of land use codes.…

Editorial cartoon

Kristof: Trump treats immigrant kids cruelly because he can

Nicholas Kristof Today President Donald Trump is again slamming the door on desperate refugees. Indeed, the Trump administration is going…