Americans for Prosperity has a new office here and admits that they are taking “an active role to influence La Plata County’s land-use code [and] to reach out to residents…
This is a huge win for the people of Durango. By now we know traditional dirty energy sources threaten our health, natural resources and way of life here in Colorado.…
In the near 20 years since Columbine, we all should have learned by now that a solution is not coming from Washington. Our reality is very clear. If the deaths…
Neither of those charges are valid. Lachelt has attended over ninety percent of the meetings during her tenure and most of her absences were due to out of town travel…
It’s not his fault. it’s the court system. He has been trying to come home and they won’t let him. He is being threatened by several people now and they…
There’s a special corner of hell where Wayne La Pierre and the NRA’s biggest funders will be called upon to explain to the thousands of innocents senselessly gunned down why…
Are just a few of the magical things That Tipton, Gardner and Republican “kings” Think will bring an end to mass shootings. Eilene Lyon Durango
My mind roars, “It’s not just your job; it’s the job of our government! It’s the job of the men and women we elect and entrust to represent our interests…
Another brutal killing of students and faculty, and yet you remain silent about the need for sensible gun legislation such as a ban on assault weapons and mandatory background checks…
Rep. Scott Tipton received $3,500 in the 2016 election. Both have voted for the weakening of gun laws. President Trump repealed a bill requiring a check before mentally ill individuals…
“I am heartbroken for the students & family of those involved in this horrible tragedy & I’m praying for our first responders as they act swiftly to contain the situation.”…
Even though Sessions has indicated that he will not go out of his way to enforce marijuana laws, laws which are still on the books until the Congress says otherwise,…
In the case at hand, our democratically-elected county commissioner, Gwen Lachelt, has neither broken the law nor violated an ethical code, as cited in many other articles, editorials and letters…
I did not originally have much of an opinion either way on Gwen. After a few discussions with members of this group, I realized her staunchest opponents are in denial…
I am both a driver and a cyclist, but this is not one of those letters complaining about the bad habits of one or the other. This is a letter…
I have spoken with other members of our lovely community who have heard of this ridiculousness before; in Durango, it is “a thing.” A mechanic at Durango Motor Company giggled…
It has been deeply disturbing to me to read hateful, divisive half-truths regarding Gwen Lachelt, a twice elected public official, in the newspaper and on Facebook. It seems reflective of…
Both the folks opposing the proposed code and the response of the county staff to rewrite the code addressing their objections represents democracy at work. However, the further action of…
This effort is a waste of taxpayers’ money and time. Gwen Lachelt is term limited and will end her term in two years. I urge citizens to refuse to sign…
That is one incredible button, and frankly it had me worried sick until Trump announced that he, too, has a button. His button is bigger he tells us, and is…
Must say though, they really need to upgrade their verbiage: “racists” is an all time favorite; “conspiracy nuts” is another invective. Seriously, they need some new insults and put-downs. The…
I do not believe any of them are truly representative of Durango; they are not scalable to the massive size of the display area, and all three would present a…
Might it not distract drivers? What would the ticket say? Perhaps, “Driving while viewing public art?” Will more signs be installed? Perhaps, “Drivers: Do Not Look At Artwork.” Mary Ann…
I also see that he has not spent much time on the farm. The nose of a pig – that most noble and intelligent of beasts – has two holes,…
In reality, this is just a ploy he chooses to demonize certain immigrants based on the color of their skin or their religion. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only thing…
Differences are precisely what enriches a plurality. Love is to build bridges, not to raise walls. Love is rapprochement, good intention, feeling for fellow men a basic respect for their…
The other piece about Jessie not as well known is her fierce determination to save her sport and winter from the ravages of warming and shorter winters. Have you noticed…
The venue was small and there was a good turnout but it made it very difficult to get close enough to the presentation boards or the artists themselves to find…
