Finding out that Diane was awarded “Legislator of the Year” by both the Colorado Livestock Association and the Rocky Mountain Farm Bureau would likely surprise people if all they’ve seen…
I note that Black holds licenses in Series 6, 65 and 63. I worked on Wall Street for a major securities firm and held Series 7, 3 and 63 licenses,…
If ensuring that all Durangoans can afford to live here for the next few decades is important, reject this excessive and unnecessary tax increase. The $250-$300 million dollar tax proposal…
I have worked in the transportation construction industry for 45-plus years and generally support funding for transportation and infrastructure improvements. I cannot support 2A which states its entire transportation mission,…
Colton Black uses this strategy of distraction. He’d like to tell us he’s a “rancher” and that his family’s roots go back five generations; that somehow that qualifies him to…
But the bottom line is that I am deeply disappointed in Tipton’s communication. I’ve tried to reach him to voice my concerns, and I have received no response back. No…
The language may sound like it was written to protect property owners, but let’s be clear – it was crafted by special interest groups to overwhelm our local governments with…
This pro-Stapleton group, Better Colorado Now, has utilized anti-Semitic overtones to try and steer voters away from Jared Polis, a disgustingly low move by Better Colorado Now. For starters, they…
Brad Blake has a good working relationship with his fellow commissioners and is respected by them. He represents his constituents fairly and courteously. It’s important to re-elect Brad Blake, a…
Like spoiled children, oil and gas is saying, ”If you’re gonna restrict our operations in any way, we’re gonna make your governments (and ultimately the taxpayers) pay through the nose…
First, the cause of the fire has not been determined. Second, if the civil suits cause the train to go out of business, everyone in Durango and Silverton will suffer.…
In these polarized time, we need to come together as Coloradans. I believe that we need to solve our problems, not demonize each other. I do not see Republicans as…
What’s sad is people on both sides jump on an ideology and run with it like it’s the second coming. I was brought up to look at the facts on…
He also voted to overturn protections for historically marginalized students, such as people of color, disabled, English learners, immigrants, girls, Native Americans, LBGTQ, and low-income earners. Finally, he opposed HR…
I found nothing offensive about it as related to the Jewish people. Karotkin uses the religious race card. Unfortunately, when used frivolously as she does, it trivializes the real meaning…
Leadership is essential to the success of any organization or team. He has provided knowledge, vision, passion and work ethic among other leadership qualities to our organization and community. I…
Did Allison Aichele make mistakes in her first term as treasurer? Yes, procedural mistakes. She has been forthcoming about those issues and has learned from the audits. The bottom line…
While Paul Jones seems like a genuine man, I am concerned with the fact that he is wholly owned by a special interest group called Unite Colorado – he’s raised…
As a fourth-generation cattle rancher, president of the Colorado Farm Bureau, a proud Coloradan and a volunteer, this is an unacceptable reality for property owners in Durango that can change…
Between Paul Jones’ web page, Facebook, interviews, town halls and debates, I have not heard one thing about an idea he wants to advance that McLachlan or someone in the…
Because no one works harder, listens more carefully, analyzes problems more thoroughly, designs solutions more creatively, possesses more compassion or decides more fairly than Clyde Church. We met in college.…
However, to end the article with a quote from a county commissioner once again using the battle call of “our property taxes are lower than anywhere else in the state”…
It’s couched in simple language that may sound innocuous but, in its simplicity, the measure is open to broad interpretation which could end up costing Colorado taxpayers billions. As an…
FYI: Prop. 112 demands a common-sense buffer zone of 2,500 feet between any new fracking wells and occupied structures or other sensitive areas such as waterways or playgrounds, in order…
Diane, with an extensive and valuable background in agriculture, ranching recreation and conservation, has been recognized as Colorado’s Legislator of the Year. Her record speaks to her decades of committed…
These libraries serve as safe places after school for students, provide the only access to internet for some families, and serve as community centers. Over the years, the branches have…
But having said that, what’s increasingly clear is that politicians following the Goebbels/Limbaugh/Rove/FauxNews/Hannity and Trump playbook are leading the race to the slimy bottom. Employing Goebbel’s strategy of repeating a…
Coram and his Republican allies have made it clear that they have no interest in protecting our environment from climate change or in taking the bold steps necessary to fix…
Medical bankruptcies are unique to America among the developed world. The strain our broken system is putting on families should be unacceptable to everyone, no matter what our political persuasions.…
