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Schultz: A second wave of reflection

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

Mannix: True credit goes to Fiedler, volunteers

The Durango Herald had a wonderful photo and a nice story about my award, however they forgot to mention a…

Goad: Public lands inspire entrepreneurism, attract Outdoor Retailer

Amanda and Adrian Goad At the end of our adventure, we landed in Durango, where we started our business, BoldBrew,…

Friedman: The tweet Trump could never send Tehran

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) What would those have said? Something like: @realDonaldTrump “America stands with Iranian…

Beisch: There’s a fine line between war and peace

Immediately, the North American Missile System activates and goes to DefCon 1. Blast doors are opened. Hydraulic supports cast off.…

Brooks: Democrats go for the jugular! (Their own)

All of this has left those of us in the pundit class with a frustrating problem. Obviously, the Democrats were…

Atkinson: Time for Tipton to join climate caucus

Like a growing number of Americans, I am concerned about our current administration’s policies regarding the environment and global warming.…

‘Frozen out’: Secretary Zinke ignored NPS advisory board members until they walked away

The view seen on the way to Glacier Point trail in the Yosemite National Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Tammy Webber, File)…

Samuelson: China and the global race for new technology

Robert Samuelson There are facts and figures on research and development, innovation and engineers. But the report’s main conclusion lies…

Kristof: Come to this island, before it disappears

Nicholas Kristof “My house was over there,” said Zainal Abedin, a farmer, pointing to the waves about 100 feet from…

Thiessen: The 10 worst things Trump did in his first year

Marc Thiessen However, his record of conservative achievement has been overshadowed by a whole series of self-inflicted wounds. Here are…

The code: Draft La Plata County land use code, public participation off to a vigorous start

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>La Plata County Commissioners listen to Jason Meininger, county Planning Director, deliver a presentation on the La Plata…

Knight: Liberal pity for conservative women is misplaced

Caroline Knight Marchers of every age, race, gender and religion showed up in “pussy hats” with homemade signs all across…

Property taxes: The big picture and fine print

Allison Aichele Or do you only care that you can share your photos on the device of your choosing, and…

People, ideas help me serve 59th district

Barbara McLachlan After the 2017 legislative session, I traveled throughout my district and the state to see how local variables…

Zalneraitis: The dangers of acquisition: Industry consolidation is undermining rural economies

This is unfortunate, but also part of a broader challenge rural economies – like Durango’s – face. As a military…

Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Hikers enjoy moments of sunshine while hiking in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area in Colorado. (AP Photo/The Aspen Times, Christina…

Welcome changes: Earlier access to McPhee, addition to Phil’s World improve area recreation

At McPhee Reservoir north of Cortez, boat launching will be possible in mid-April this year, rather than at the end…

Oxford land-use meeting clarified

First, this does not constitute a “taking” in relation to property rights nor does it “devalue” our property. Most who…

Schultz: Quote the president and skip the asterisks

Connie Schultz<br><br>(Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) I spruce it up where I can, and I always include a few…

Mueller: Congress must ensure healthy forests and secure watersheds

Andy Mueller Ongoing drought cycles and the overgrown condition of our forests leave Colorado and the entire American West at…

Editorial cartoon

Will: In Oregon, progressivism spills over at the pump

On Jan. 1, by the grace of God – or of the government, which is pretty much the same thing…

Brooks: Conflicting views on how democracies perish

David Brooks Some people emphasize economic issues: The simultaneous concentration of wealth at the top and the stagnation in the…