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Thoughts on ownership and the 416 Fire
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Thoughts on ownership and the 416 Fire

July 10, 2018

Congress stated in 1787 that when new States are added to the Union, it was to be, “On equal footing with the original States in all respects whatsoever.” The original…

Tipton is good, and could be even better
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Tipton is good, and could be even better

July 8, 2018

With the cost of wind and solar power now lower than fossil fuels, even natural gas, Colorado is rapidly transitioning the “all of the above” energy mix to a much…

To solve border problems, try intervention
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To solve border problems, try intervention

July 8, 2018

This president needs to call a meeting of the Organization of American States and create a political climate for intervention. They have to know that the drug cartels are not…

Who is Rep. Tipton really working for?
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Who is Rep. Tipton really working for?

July 6, 2018

This bill has passed the House, with Tipton’s support, and it’s pending in the Senate. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Scott Tipton should be looking out…

Who actually lives in the homeless camp?
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Who actually lives in the homeless camp?

July 6, 2018

However, after visiting the campers in their ad hoc camp at Escalante Middle School and talking to them for a few hours, I see that the camp is really a…

Thanks, to a good citizen who left a note
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Thanks, to a good citizen who left a note

July 6, 2018

Thank you, too, to Officer Terry A. Brookins, who was able to track down the car’s owner, whose insurance is now paying for the repairs to my vehicle. Had the…

Another reason why we love our town
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Another reason why we love our town

July 6, 2018

Afterward we walked down to the park and then went to our car. When I got in the car I realized I had left my purse on the sidewalk in…

416 Fire is a hot call to climate action
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416 Fire is a hot call to climate action

July 6, 2018

That’s why I am encouraging Rep. Scott Tipton to cosponsor H.R. 5031, the Challenges and Prizes for Climate Act. It would establish a competitive “climate solutions challenges” program within the…

Keep on keeping on, Durango and train
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Keep on keeping on, Durango and train

July 6, 2018

From someone who fell in love with the area for a beautifully balanced combination of historically preserved township as well as bustling tourist-resort destination, I feel like we as a…

Hey children, what’s that whomp sound?
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Hey children, what’s that whomp sound?

July 6, 2018

Whomp whomp: That’s also the sound of this administration bludgeoning the Consumer Protection Agency into nonexistence. Whomp whomp: It’s the sound of Republicans in Congress chopping away at Medicare and…

Stand up for compassion when you vote
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Stand up for compassion when you vote

July 6, 2018

I love and respect this country I call home, but I disagree with the direction in which it is being pulled by this president. The world is watching, and history…

The lessening of America under Trump
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The lessening of America under Trump

July 6, 2018

In this administration of hate, the good name of America is taking a beating, here and elsewhere in the world. What took centuries to be built up is being trashed…

Thank you to our compassionate heroes
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Thank you to our compassionate heroes

July 5, 2018

It was an awesome swing in the shade of the tree, and my daughter spent countless moments idling to and fro. Then came the 416 Fire, evacuation and anxiety about…

Remove Trump enabler Scott Tipton from office
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Remove Trump enabler Scott Tipton from office

July 5, 2018

However, it was not totally successful in its implementation until, like the good baron, it created a monster, this time in the Oval Office, to do its bidding. But now,…

Initiative 97 is bad for our economy
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Initiative 97 is bad for our economy

July 4, 2018

A 2016 COGCC study concluded that a similar 2,500-foot setback initiative that failed to make the ballot would eliminate new oil and gas development on 95 percent of the surface…

A real definition of patriotism for July 4th
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A real definition of patriotism for July 4th

July 3, 2018

Patriotism, however, is not just about wearing flag pins, jingoistic bumper stickers, dutifully reciting the Pledge, singing the national anthem and, of course, fireworks. Patriotism involves knowing the history of…

Thanks for helping Silverton; you’re tops
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Thanks for helping Silverton; you’re tops

July 3, 2018

Wow! It’s been amazing! We feel supported and loved. You all have truly redefined the definition and range of community. Thank you from The Great Divide Company, Silverton, where all…

Blame the train because it’s reckless
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Blame the train because it’s reckless

July 3, 2018

Already there are plans to run coal-fired trains next month. Assuming a train started the fire, why is someone allowed to make millions from his dangerous business while the rest…

Funk, Krauthammer imparted life lessons
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Funk, Krauthammer imparted life lessons

July 3, 2018

Syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer died in June after spending decades in a wheelchair due to a diving accident. Both men lived admirably after their accidents. Krauthammer completed his medical degree…

Al Harper deserves better than abuse
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Al Harper deserves better than abuse

July 3, 2018

Pick up the brochure on the railroad and read No. 2 under his personal philosophy for running a good business. And they aren’t just words, he lives them. He contributes…

Health Careers Camp a great experience
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Health Careers Camp a great experience

July 3, 2018

As a participant, integrating interactive activities like suturing a banana and injecting an orange sparked an interest to pursue a career in healthcare. Along with fun activities, the camp provides…

Thanks for support; we need the train
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Thanks for support; we need the train

July 3, 2018

I also want to remind train critics that the same train drives your economy as well as ours. The train attracts tourists from all over our country and around the…

Railroad merits our consideration now
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Railroad merits our consideration now

July 3, 2018

It is easy with 20/20 hindsight to say that of course they should have sidelined the steam locomotives in favor of the small diesels. It would have been a difficult…

Dance, pray – and be careful out there
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Dance, pray – and be careful out there

July 3, 2018

With these conditions, without rain, we know definitely that these fires were bound to happen, just as they may continue anywhere, at any time, by any means. Lacking omniscience and…

Why was John Hickenlooper at Bilderberg?
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Why was John Hickenlooper at Bilderberg?

July 3, 2018

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper attended Bilderberg this year. The trip did not appear on his official itinerary, nor was he willing to comment on his trip, or what occurred at…

Mercy stymies medical aid-in-dying choice
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Mercy stymies medical aid-in-dying choice

July 3, 2018

Mercy Regional Medical Center boasts wonderful accomplishments including five star ratings, “A” grades, and being one of “100 Great Community Hospitals.” It also has a “new, state-of-the-art hospice residence,” but…

We must stand against ignorant violence
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We must stand against ignorant violence

July 3, 2018

Using the presidency to willfully mess with allies and then fawn over murdering dictators is willful, ignorant violence. Placing people in positions of leadership in our country and then letting…

Gardner all talk on conservation fund
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Gardner all talk on conservation fund

July 3, 2018

They said that sen. Gardner is a champion of our public lands, supporting reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. LWCF has funded our public lands like Gunnison National…

It’s simple: lose the train, lose the tourists
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It’s simple: lose the train, lose the tourists

July 3, 2018

I make the point that I come to Durango (along with thousands of other tourists and steam/narrow gauge enthusiasts). When I come I buy railroad tickets (I spend my money),…