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Letters to the Editor

Coram should not receive safety award

It was extremely difficult for me to read about Coram receiving this award. I question his sincerity and commitment in…

October 2, 2019

Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat: Republicans, your exit is approaching

Ask that same staffer what happens if Trump is reelected, and you’ll get a heavy sigh, a thousand-yard stare and…

October 2, 2019

Guest Columns

Tiffany Mapel: These e-bikes are good for everyone – so may I ride the trails?

I often wonder what the uninformed public’s perception of what an e-bike actually is. Do they visualize out of control…

October 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s the hardest-working president

Congress gets paid good money to work on legislation like new immigration laws and additional background checks on gun purchases,…

October 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor

What have you done with Action Line?

Then the news of no Monday edition. I can even accept that. What I can’t accept is no Action Line.…

October 1, 2019

Editorials

This is the greatest time of the year – get some before it’s gone

Tourists are leaving, and the city is radiant, flusher – and all ours again

October 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Satellite providers reject local TV content

I am the president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media and I’m writing together with Justin Sasso, the president…

October 1, 2019

Guest Columns

Sarah Tingey: Thanks, Democrats, for trying to protect ANWR

When I first set foot in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, I was completely unprepared for my instant connection to…

September 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

We must resist Speedway’s video pumps

You may have noticed that many gas stations in the region have become Speedway franchises. Perhaps you’ve also noticed the…

September 30, 2019

Gail Collins

Gail Collins: Is Rudy Giuliani just the worst best friend?

“I think it’s incredible the way he’s done,” the president said Wednesday about his personal lawyer. We don’t know precisely…

September 30, 2019

Population Matters

Richard Grossman: This book sets worthy climate change priorities

“Drawdown” is well written and easily understood. It lists 100 actions that an individual, corporation or government can take to…

September 29, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Commissioners think they know best

One major objection is the lack of electing the community development director, an appointed position with overpowering authority. The commission’s…

September 29, 2019

Guest Columns

Frank Bruni: Why impeaching Trump is necessary – and should scare you

That’s not to say that it’s the wrong move. Arguably, it’s the only move, at least in terms of fidelity…

September 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Tipton, Gardner enable President Trump

I support them. I also believe that we owe them good schools, health clinics and child development centers for their…

September 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

We need Denver, not Albuquerque, TV

Also important is emergency and safety news such as information on road closures and forest fires. How did the private…

September 27, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Cracks are showing in Mercy’s facade

My husband had a minor outpatient procedure at Mercy a couple of weeks ago. In the space of a few…

September 27, 2019

Editorials

Where’s the fix?

Colorado mobile home park residents await creative action by government

September 27, 2019

Editorials

Adieu to Mr. LeBlanc

Council did the expedient thing by terminating city manager’s contract

September 26, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Firearm training must include firearms

The Bill of Rights was added (“amended”) to the Constitution in a successful effort to codify rights derived from nature…

September 26, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Why doesn’t Forest Service sue itself?

It’s a bummer to hear the Forest Service wants to sue the train, saying it started the fire, with unforthcoming…

September 26, 2019

David Brooks

A brief history of the Elizabeth Warren presidency

A crisis of legitimacy swept across American politics in the second decade of the 21st century. Many people had the…

September 25, 2019

Letters to the Editor

That mess isn’t even in La Plata County

The accident on 550 North near Cascade Creek is in San Juan County, not La Plata. So, it’s not up…

September 25, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Don’t drink Durango’s fluoridated water

The study showed that fluoride crosses the placenta and accumulates in the brain and alters proteins and neurotransmitters in the…

September 24, 2019

Editorials

Priced out

A news project reflects our economy – and we also find value in competition

September 24, 2019