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Local voters still can’t see Colorado TV
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Local voters still can’t see Colorado TV

May 14, 2018

The conventional wisdom was that this problem would be over after the last regime and their stated objective of doing away with insane regulations, this one foisted on us by…

Hacks hell-bent on destroying America
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Hacks hell-bent on destroying America

May 14, 2018

Where was the press when Jack the Zipper Kennedy was playing footsie with movie stars, having his body guards sneak hookers into the side door of the White House? Why…

Dance with me at the MAGA ball
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Dance with me at the MAGA ball

May 12, 2018

Vocals are by DeVos, off key and having problems with the charter school lyrics. On dining room table, we have Carson, the brain surgeon troubled by the HUD rhythms. There’s…

Clinging to false beliefs is stupidity
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Clinging to false beliefs is stupidity

May 12, 2018

We all have pockets of ignorance. No single mind can hold all of human knowledge. Ignorance isn’t shameful when reasonable people who, through lack of time or opportunity, are ignorant…

Tipton, Gardner should back wilderness
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Tipton, Gardner should back wilderness

May 12, 2018

That’s why I am asking Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott Tipton to co-sponsor the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act (Herald, April 20). Sen. Michael Bennet introduced this bill to…

A ‘tried and proven’ plan to prevent DUIs
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A ‘tried and proven’ plan to prevent DUIs

May 12, 2018

I believe that the “tried and proven” Democrat solution to gun control would also work in this situation. All they have to do is take away the cars from sober…

Climate change is a bipartisan issue
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Climate change is a bipartisan issue

May 11, 2018

The resolution points out, “The outdoor recreation economy generates $887 trillion in consumer spending annually and supports 7.6 million jobs in the United States.” It goes on to acknowledge Earth’s…

La Plata air quality and public policy
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La Plata air quality and public policy

May 11, 2018

Even if human-caused climate change weren’t a serious threat to humanity – and there is overwhelming scientific evidence that it is – it makes sense from a public health standpoint…

Elect people who value outdoor economy
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Elect people who value outdoor economy

May 11, 2018

Residents of the 3rd-CD spend $2.19 billion on outdoor recreation, and the district is home to 241 outdoor companies, both the second-highest totals in the state. Outdoor recreation is a…

What happened to free home show?
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What happened to free home show?

May 11, 2018

What happened to that free home show that we all loved? Get it back! La Plata County is so greedy that they charge the vendors and then charge us again.…

This is what shameless elitism looks like
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This is what shameless elitism looks like

May 11, 2018

Homelessness and substance abuse (and no, they’re not always correlated) are national problems, and attempting to sweep them under the rug does no favors to anyone. Despite the wishes of…

Sen. Gardner’s memory missed Garland
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Sen. Gardner’s memory missed Garland

May 11, 2018

If that quote is accurate, I respectfully suggest that the senator’s fact-checker missed what happened when President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, the chief judge of the Court of Appeals for…

Moronic provocation of the right
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Moronic provocation of the right

May 10, 2018

I think you should be thankful that those people didn’t have “More Guns”. I am sure the person at the pro-gun rally wouldn’t feel safe. So, Gatsby, you went well…

New group tackling child care problems
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New group tackling child care problems

May 10, 2018

Our future depends on our ability to foster the health and well-being of our children. We know that every experience, both positive and negative, forms the young child’s brain and…

Former CIA agent to speak to Democrats
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Former CIA agent to speak to Democrats

May 10, 2018

Bob Baer has been played by George Clooney in the Oscar-winning film “Syriana,” written by Baer. He had an amazing career in the CIA as documented in several of his…

Symchych: Can a woman win the 3rd CD?
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Symchych: Can a woman win the 3rd CD?

May 10, 2018

The crucial reality of this race rests in electing a representative with both the passion and know-how to get the job done in Congress. This is not a job for…

Two camps to choose from in election
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Two camps to choose from in election

May 9, 2018

The other camp is supporting less expensive locally generated electricity than the mostly coal-fired power generated by Tri-State. Building local solar PV power plants will create local jobs and keep…

Each district should elect commissioner
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Each district should elect commissioner

May 9, 2018

One is the basic concept of democratic governance. Typically, we, the people, elect our representatives based on who we feel will best represent our interests, in our community, district, city,…

Surely we are better than this
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Surely we are better than this

May 8, 2018

This kind of thing really bothers me and offends my sense of human decency, fairness, respect, and justice. I am known for having a good sense of humor, but I…

Tipton, Gardner should back wilderness
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Tipton, Gardner should back wilderness

May 7, 2018

That’s why I am asking Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott Tipton to co-sponsor the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act (Herald, April 20). Sen. Michael Bennet introduced this bill to…

SB 221 is about control by one party
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SB 221 is about control by one party

May 7, 2018

Now that we have both parties represented in office, one would think that the “checks and balances” of government would be even stronger. But no. Apparently now, J. Paul realizes…

The time to demand accountability is now
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The time to demand accountability is now

May 7, 2018

If we broke the law, we would justly suffer the consequence. If we failed in our job performance or cheated, we would be fired as a consequence. It can be…

Face the reality of a working community
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Face the reality of a working community

May 5, 2018

Fine for city dwellers, but, duh, does anyone in Durango city government have a clue as to how many county residents come into town on a daily basis for work,…

Electric vehicle tax credit is still needed
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Electric vehicle tax credit is still needed

May 5, 2018

Like many people, we could afford only an economical car. Because of the Colorado and federal tax credits, we were able to buy a plug-in hybrid electric car for about…

Give representation back to the people
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Give representation back to the people

May 5, 2018

In the article about commissioners being elected by district, Commissioner Lachelt plays her predictable hand again. The reason she supports the current process is that it clearly gives the Democrats…

Spanky and his gang can’t tell the truth
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Spanky and his gang can’t tell the truth

May 5, 2018

The “Caveman” name comes from the fact the he caves into all the special interest groups. He brags that he is not beholden to the NRA and he is going…

Tri-State is a significant polluter
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Tri-State is a significant polluter

May 5, 2018

Tri-State pushed all co-ops into signing a contract to pay for a coal mine and a costly attempt at building the last new coal-fired power plant. This election will not…

Blake, Westendorff deserve praise
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Blake, Westendorff deserve praise

May 4, 2018

The main concern of the commissioners and staff was the need to make future development easier and more streamlined. As a former general contractor, I understand this. From the audience,…

Avoid business supporting recall effort
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Avoid business supporting recall effort

May 4, 2018

I was unaware of the group. What surprised me, though, was learning the group is targeting local businesses that want to stay out of the recall debate. I, too, have…