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From our Congressman

Thompson: The public land sellout

They will pay as little as $2 per acre for control of parcels in southeastern Utah’s canyon country, Wyoming sage…

February 7, 2018

Letters to the Editor

We are citizens acting on our concerns

I want to go on record to say that my husband and I, and for that matter my entire family,…

February 7, 2018

Editorials

DOI actions: Energy dominance takes a toll on public lands, public input and other industries

Connie Clementson, BLM Tres Rios Field Office Manager, discusses a new computer model for taking comments on BLM master lease…

February 7, 2018

From our Congressman

Reynolds: State of our union is closely linked to the state of our climate

Mark Reynolds Last year, natural disasters produced between $300 billion to $400 billion dollars of record-shattering damage. The severe weather…

February 6, 2018

From our Congressman

Hanlon: People shouldn’t have to choose between health care and a meal

Karl Hanlon In 2016, Republicans took complete control of the federal government – both houses of Congress and the presidency…

February 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Garcia: Health insurance should cover all care, including abortion

She was refused coverage from Medicaid because of a federal policy called the Hyde Amendment, which withholds health benefits for…

February 6, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

Riding along in the litter

Tom James Empty snuff cans. Cigarette butts. Old wire from replaced fence lines and an occasional tire. This day I…

February 5, 2018

From our Congressman

To succeed, FLC must recognize and own its identity

Colton Branstetter At first, it was nice to feel like we had a say in things. However, as time has…

February 5, 2018

Letters to the Editor

In response to Rep. Don Coram’s column

We live on a small ranch about halfway between Durango and Bayfield. We are (supposedly) served by CenturyLink with a…

February 5, 2018

Editorials

Colorado lottery: Reauthorize this valuable program that continues to improve our quality of life

In early November, 2017, the Durango City Council unanimously voted to sign a resolution in support of reauthorization, and in…

February 5, 2018

From the Chair

Lachelt, Blake, Westendorff: Code draws community interest, county response

When we made updating the code a priority for the county beginning in 2016, it was our intent as commissioners…

February 3, 2018

From the State House

McLachlan: Championing the next economic engine for Colorado’s communities

Barbara McLachlan When resident Roanne Houck graduated from medical school, her father asked her to do a little research to…

February 3, 2018

From our Congressman

Energy efficiency: Towards a more equitable, economical and environmental future

Lack of energy efficient homes and buildings is a social justice problem and an environmental issue. From an environmental standpoint,…

February 3, 2018

From our Congressman

Jones: Despite differences, rural and urban Coloradans face similar challenges in getting ahead

Rich Jones While there’s no question there are important differences between the communities along the Front Range and their counterparts…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Code should not be part of our future

I have read and commented on the monkey site and am extremely disappointed in the new “vision” for our community.…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Emotion is making code process harder

As a systems analyst for over 20 years, I was frequently tasked with writing a “straw man document” for others…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Remove ‘Scenic Overlay District’ from code

Under the proposed land use code my neighbors could well lose this opportunity. In the “Scenic Overlay District,” farming, farmers…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Good to see LPEA members so involved

Transparency about issues, information, and options;Member interests made primary by the board;All options explored – not just one;Information about risks,…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Wheeled threat to wilderness returns

They’re back! With all the hubbub nonsense about important national priorities going on in the Capitol, Republican representative Tom McClintock…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton does average Coloradans no favors

Are you a teacher? Tipton’s House version eliminated deductions for classroom supplies. The Senate did add back $250. Need to…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Editorial on code erred on many points

You claim the code “incorporates input from multiple working groups.” Who are these groups? Did they include the chambers of…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Tipton, give back your shutdown pay

That wasn’t the case for Rep. Tipton. While the rest of us struggled at home, he continued to receive his…

February 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Headline prompts some soul searching

My baser farting, burping, good-ol’-boy instinct has me laughing as the dirty, tattered exodus goes slouching toward Bethlehem, up the…

February 3, 2018

Editorials

LUC Redux: Met by heavy criticism, land use code proposal has sparked healthy debates

Durango- From left, Joanne Spina, La Plata County Manager, and county commissioners, Brad Blake, Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff, lead…

February 3, 2018