Letters to the Editor Calculating the real costs of gun violence The costs of our current situation are substantial. Actuaries can provide us with real numbers about the cost of deaths… March 21, 2018
Editorials Kuss legacy: Dolph Kuss introduced Durango, FLC to its future rooted in the great outdoors Dolph Kussdu1-i-syn About a dozen students, some in person and some in pre-recorded videos, shared similar stories of personal growth… March 21, 2018
Letters to the Editor Schmeling: Pass SB18-097 concealed hand gun carry SB18-097, sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle (R-Highlands Ranch) and State Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton), would only apply to… March 20, 2018
From the U.S. Senate Bennet: No, Congress isn’t gutting Dodd-Frank Sen. Michael Bennetdu1-i-syn When we passed the bill in 2010, the right howled about its new regulations and consumer protections.… March 20, 2018
Nicholas Kristof Kristof: A parable of self-destruction Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Who built them? How did they get there? And who fitted some of them with giant red stone… March 20, 2018
Letters to the Editor Storage bill leaves out rural Colorado The Legislature determined that “Colorado’s economy, as well as the health and safety of its residents, depends on a reliable… March 19, 2018
Students on Point Swanson: Toxic masculinity and the way we raise our boys Gracie Swansondu1-i-syn “‘Be a man’ is one of the most destructive phrases in this culture,” states former NFL player Joe… March 19, 2018
Letters to the Editor New religious freedom laws limit freedom Currently, government respect for “free exercise thereof,” has been sacrificed to respecting only established patriarchal religion often in the form… March 19, 2018
Letters to the Editor Collins walks talk on income inequality La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition, in conjunction with Life Long Learning, will host Mr. Collins for two days… March 19, 2018
Editorials Public opinion: Elected officials and agency staff need to care what their constituents think du1-i-syn Last fall, when the Federal Communications Commission was collecting comments about its plan to repeal net neutrality, at least… March 19, 2018
On Education Bidwell: Science has much to teach us about our world Marcie Bidwelldu1-i-syn Why? We are driven by a curiosity about what we see in the San Juan Mountains and the… March 17, 2018
From the State House McLachlan: Broadband deployment in rural Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan (D-Durango)du1-i-syn Those without have to work in coffee shops, library parking lots or during lunch at work.… March 17, 2018
From our Congressman Costello and Moore: Federal budget poison pills – policy riders risk clean air, public health Congress is working on a federal funding bill right now that endangers public health and the environment. The bill includes… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor Silent walkout helped kids find their voice Watching those young people emerge from their building at 10 a.m. in absolute silence and gather together in a rough… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor A Westerner with working family roots More importantly, I care deeply about protecting the Colorado we know and love – our public lands, clean environment, water… March 17, 2018
Editorials Immigration: Lawmakers abdicating responsibility, harm families, communities, economies Bayfield resident Edin Ramos, left, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a scheduled check-in Feb. 5 in… March 17, 2018
Population Matters Grossman: Shootings are a terrible way to reduce our population David Hogg, survivor of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida “To every politician who is taking donations from the National… March 17, 2018
From our Congressman Ornstein: This major challenge to local news has gone almost unnoticed Norman J. Ornsteindu1-i-syn But one particular challenge, involving Sinclair Broadcast Group and local television ownership, has gone almost unnoticed. For… March 16, 2018
Letters to the Editor Just when we have life’s actors figured out But just when you think you’ve got it wired, along comes a La Plata County Sheriff that, by an act… March 16, 2018
Editorials Ag Expo: A great way to spend a day or two with the region’s many faces of agriculture du1-i-syn From traditional operations to market gardens supplying local restaurants, from the sale barn to farmers markets, from cattle to… March 16, 2018
From our Congressman Mazur: Bayfield basketball gets its day Melanie Brubaker Mazur, Editor, Pine River Timesdu1-i-syn This small school has won plenty of other state athletic titles before, notably… March 16, 2018
From our Congressman Davidson: Sunshine Week is turbid under Trump Joe Davidsondu1-i-syn He and his administration have a gloomy record when it comes to transparency, a particularly lamentable situation during… March 15, 2018
Froma Harrop Harrop: Middle America must lead on guns Froma Harropdu1-i-syn Their power stems from their middle-class, tax-paying decorum. Many of these adults no doubt voted for Donald Trump,… March 15, 2018
From our Congressman Brooks: With a rising populist wave, what comes after Trump? David Brooksdu1-i-syn The best indicator we have so far is the example of Italy since the reign of Silvio Berlusconi.… March 14, 2018