I previously worked for a rock mining company that owned a facility that ran 24/7. Energy to run the facility was a huge cost to the company – that is…
My elementary school was four miles away from Columbine High School and on April 20, 1999, I experienced my first school shooting. Now, 19 years later, I sit in my…
The task force would be mandated to identify specific actions that would promote public and school safety, based on established facts instead of politics. And, everything should be on the…
Right now, there is an effort led by parents to find workable, reliable solutions to the threat of school violence. Currently, in Durango, there are schools that do not have…
What came through loud and clear is that the best way to avoid a tragedy is to prevent individual despair. Our children attend Animas, where the small class sizes and…
Or, “I don’t really feel good about being a pawn in the Koch Brothers-funded Americans For Prosperity manipulation of our county’s political process,” or, “Both the democratic and republican county…
As I retire from coaching, I walk away with many wonderful memories and experiences. I want to thank the many quality individuals who assisted and supported me in the worthy…
Although she has not successfully voted against oil and gas, we can clearly remember two occasions where Commissioner Lachelt voted in a manner that would have negatively impacted the county’s…
I believe climate change, and the continued degradation of our planet, is the most significant threat facing us: melting permafrost in the northern Arctic unleashing more carbon, methane, mercury and…
The costs of our current situation are substantial. Actuaries can provide us with real numbers about the cost of deaths directly related to guns. They can further provide data about…
SB18-097, sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle (R-Highlands Ranch) and State Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton), would only apply to those who can legally own a handgun. It would give…
The Legislature determined that “Colorado’s economy, as well as the health and safety of its residents, depends on a reliable and efficient supply of electricity.” It further found that because…
You are a newspaper, is that right? You print news, right? The only printed information I’ve been able to find was on the Pagosa Springs Sun Facebook page. Facebook, for…
Its primary purpose is commitment to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. We focus on what we see as the single most impactful solution to…
Currently, government respect for “free exercise thereof,” has been sacrificed to respecting only established patriarchal religion often in the form of corporate religion. Patriarchal religion claims divine right, authority and…
Rep. Scott Tipton was a co-sponsor of the “Resilient National Forests Act,” which passed the House in November. Despite the title, this bill is not about forest health. It’s about…
I was fortunate to have attended the latest Green Business Roundtable lunch to hear what Bryan Hamegan, President and CEO of Holy Cross Electric, also a member owned electricity co-op…
La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition, in conjunction with Life Long Learning, will host Mr. Collins for two days of talks and meetings, October 4-6. Mr. Collins is an…
The paper is quoted as saying the race was “dominated by Karl Hanlon.” However, the numbers reported don’t account for seven full precincts (the paper buried this note below) and…
In a recent Letter to the Editor (Herald, March 2) it was asserted that, “Lachelt has crippled the Sheriff”s Office by putting them in Priuses.” The Sheriff, not the county…
The article describes the efforts of California billionaire Tom Steyer who is providing funding sources to some Colorado politicians, including Ms. Lachelt. The report states an opinion about her motives…
We read in the Herald such statements as approving of poison arrows been shot: “Gwen Lachelt is the ‘queen of outside, dark money,’ and the claim that a far away…
My own view is that Diane Mitsch Bush would be the better representative for our district and would be more likely to defeat Scott Tipton. She has a deep understanding…
Watching those young people emerge from their building at 10 a.m. in absolute silence and gather together in a rough circle for a long 17 minutes was much more moving…
If you’re like most Americans, an honest answer would be, “Never.” Many of these men and women are in war zones and have been risking their lives for far too…
Then there are those who are apparently so caught up in their own self-importance that they cannot hang up their cellphones and drive. They frequently disobey the ‘No right turn…
As many have written, the basic idea of recalling a twice-elected and term-limited commissioner undermines democracy itself. If we start down this path, we will find endless time and money…
I live in the Three Springs area. I take the opportunity bus to the recreation center. I just found out that on Monday and Wednesday, I will take the opportunity…
At this moment in history, a few important issues should be at the forefront of voters’ deliberations. Voters should ask themselves, has the massive tax cut to the ultra-wealthy benefited…
Our nation should provide quality health care just like the 14th Amendment guarantees free education for kids. A recent survey found that 92 percent of adults think all Americans should…
