The slogan “unity in diversity” has been used by religious and political groups to promote harmony and celebration of multiculturalism based on an understanding that our differences enrich us. Nelson…
I do not trust the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management or the Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other government natural resource management agency under President Donald…
Stem cell therapy has been a topic of great interest in medical research. Stem cells obtained from either the patient, umbilical cord blood or other sources have demonstrated some potential…
For hundreds of years, the Animas Valley and San Juans were Ute land, but the chief sign itself has only been around since the 1950s. It celebrates the commodification of…
In 2017, the Forest Service, San Juan BCH, outfitters and other volunteers opened about 50% of our system trails on the Pagosa Ranger District. In 2018, working together with outfitters…
We’re to believe that anyone who is against murdering unborn babies is a kook? And if we think the Constitution should be upheld, we’re radical? Should we assume that comatose…
How do we pick the best technology and policy solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate the extent of that change? What resources do scientists need…
I have never spoken for someone running for office, but my love of this county has urged me to champion Marsha. Maybe it is easier to count a worthwhile organization…
The one on Florida Road has become a race track of those roaring around and paying no attention to anyone else. If you are coming from the north, this little…
As a member of the SJBCH, I’m personally responsible for assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of public resources. I am writing in support…
Yet more doctors now support Medicare For All even if it means slightly lower salaries. A registered Republican working at a gene-sequencing firm told Vox that despite growing up a…
In 1923, Alice Paul introduced the ERA, after the 19th amendment, affirming women the right to vote, was ratified. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress. However, 15…
Sixth grade can be the pits. Middle school can be emotionally crippling. I stayed and watched, wet and cold, as 60 other kids stood on the side shivering, lips blue,…
Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…
If U.S. companies that manufacture goods in China feel that the appropriation of their intellectual property costs more than manufacturing in China benefits their bottom line, they would find another…
For example, I was near City Market when a young transient man asked if he could take me to dinner. I declined and he started yelling. The yelling continued until…
The most recent article about the frustrations the Middleton family experiences is one of hundreds in this nation. This article reached many, and, for me it has provided me with…
Article II, section 1 of the U.S. Constitution states, “Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors” to the Electoral College.…
Problem is, individual actions are not enough. We need industry and businesses to participate. We need a national policy change from the government that garners widespread participation to affect the…
A president cannot be indicted while he’s in office; The attorney general’s decision to exonerate the president is not subject to question; Congressional committees have no right to examine critical…
Colorado requires all county assessors to re-value the property in their county every two years. For tax years 2020 and 2021, values were set using sales that occurred July 1,…
The citizens of La Plata County are if anything under-taxed with regard to property taxes, and I, for one, would gladly pay more to provide for educating our children, libraries,…
The value of Wilderness goes beyond recreation. Of great importance is wildlife habitat, watersheds and the preservation of pristine ecosystems for future scientific reference. However, man must enter on trails…
Somebody probably thought she might have an AK-47 stuck in her little pocket. What should American society do about gun violence? Talking points are all over the social and political…
The Brookings Institute just issued a report, summarizing, “The transition to the clean energy economy will primarily involve 320 unique occupations spread across three major industrial sectors: clean energy production,…
The candidate with the broadest appeal wins. Approval voting discourages negative campaigning and political extremism. Under the current system, popular candidates sometimes lose when a minor candidate draws some votes…
When it keeps failing at the ballot box, they’ll get even with the tax payer – the assessor will just raise the property values. This year’s values have skyrocketed in…
If Karma were really taken seriously, if you wholeheartedly practiced what you blatantly claim to believe, I suspect there would be much more love, respect and kindness toward others and…
I’m pleased to inform you the scholarships have been awarded. I was privileged to be on the committee interviewing applicants and awarding them. I’ll be honored to have these students…
Of course, Durango is a dog town, so many people are bringing their furry friends along for hikes, runs and even bike rides. While I can’t complain about this in…
