Why would consumers go for a more expensive, non-locally controlled option when wind and solar power are now either on par with, or cheaper than, coal? Furthermore, coal’s expenses soar…
More importantly, I care deeply about protecting the Colorado we know and love – our public lands, clean environment, water conservation, rural needs, strong local economy, renewable energy and fully…
But just when you think you’ve got it wired, along comes a La Plata County Sheriff that, by an act of pure kindness, forces you to recalculate a life-time worth…
What is my evidence? You can look this up for yourself on the Internet. In 1999, he proposed that the Congress pass a new “national wealth tax” (not income) of…
Cutting Route #4 means no service to the entire west side of Durango. How are the working poor who live in this area going to get to work or the…
He is organized, understands the importance of having and following procedures, and he knows how to work collaboratively with a variety of people and personalities. Please join me and support…
We are not going to nuclear war with “NOKO” as was so often and wrongly stated, but rather, indications look like they will capitulate to the president’s demands, as opposed…
Since substitute teachers don’t work full-time, will the school provide a gun when they get an assignment, or will they have to bring their own? Since three armed guards were…
He has worked successfully to shut down any attempts to eliminate sales of even military assault rifles, like the AR-15, to the mentally unstable like Nikolas Cruz, the confessed murderer…
It is based on their 2017 voting record and represents the consensus of experts from about 20 respected environmental and conservation organizations. 100 rating is the best possible score. Results…
Call me crazy, but an excerpt of the article (Herald, March 5) says the girl and Mr. Dayish had similar stories. According to police records, Dayish “provided a very similar…
Kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfers, canoes and row boats would negotiate 2.5 miles along the shore line to cross the lake. The proposed vertical division is a barrier creating a challenge…
I am embarrassed that I have old cars around my house…(anybody need an old Nissan truck?), but certainly don’t want anyone to tell me to get rid of them. I…
Just recently, he floated the idea that he should be “President for Life” like the Chinese Xi Jinping. This is completely un-American and against the Constitution he swore to uphold,…
As a result of this amendment, the CDC has been prevented from engaging in research on the cause of gun violence and, more importantly, providing information to policy makers or…
We are dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of plastics and helping Ridgway become a single-use, plastic bag-free town. Expect to see reusable bags with our new logo around…
While it is commendable that they support our marijuana industry to the great extent they obviously do, it might be better if they limited that habit somewhat. When did multi-module…
There have been times when an official has been elected who is not someone for whom I voted, or someone with whom I agree. However, this is the United States…
Getting the city to reduce county-served residents’ multiplier from 2.0 to something more equitable, say 1.5, has fallen on deaf ears. But that’s another story. Our latest sewer bill contains…
The goal of this single-payer system is to expand access to health care for all U.S. citizens regardless of employment, income or health status. The program would be funded through…
One theme was obvious – that multiple use is okay. As far as safety and access was concerned, some good ideas included; The no-wake zone in the northeast area of…
Might the festival board and planners have the fortitude to ban films with gun violence in the future? Unlikely. How many Americans leap from their theater seats and sofas, having…
At a reading that year, the poet James Wright recalled the unsettled history of our own civil war and his origins along the Ohio River where the North and South…
For the past several years, the following partner organizations have conducted health coverage outreach and enrollment projects that have provided application assistance and health literacy education to thousands of individuals…
I know many of your constituents who would like to hear from you on how Congress is planning to stop the slaughter of our children and grandchildren. I’m sure you’ll…
Removing this publicly-supported 2016 legislation not only results in degrading one of Colorado’s most economically valuable resources – it’s clean air and blue skies – but it carelessly wastes energy…
Now is the time for us to let go of our current exorbitantly expensive and grossly inefficient health care system and try a new approach. Under a single-payer system, you…
Look at this as helping the American stock market, and the 50 percent of you that have stock. Trust me. I have stock all over the world. You will be…
Like many other La Plata County residents, I feel that we are being denied access to important information that can be viewed on television news broadcasts from Denver television stations.…
Last week at Federalist.com, John Davidson provided the real reason for all gun-control opposition. He says the Second Amendment is not about hunting or self-defense: “The right to bear arms…
