Single-use plastic grocery bag fees. It’s all hoodwinking. Oddly, you can go into any large outlet and grab as many cases of water, bottled in plastic, wrapped in plastic –…
Thank you, House District 59 voters, for your strong support of my re-election to the Colorado State Legislature. Redistricting certainly made the election more challenging than in years past, but…
It’s an honor and privilege to congratulate Commissioner Clyde Church on his re-election victory in the 2022 La Plata County commissioner race. To everyone that supported our independent campaign, I…
As a local physician who sees a lot of patients on Medicare, I am increasingly concerned with the situation regarding Medicare Advantage plans. I have many patients who have switched…
A managed camp should help people get on their feet, not help them to put up their feet. The Purple Cliffs trash aftermath is shocking. For environmentally conscious Durango, the…
As a longtime political observer and participant in our electoral process, I can say, without a doubt, we’ve lost our way. “It’s gonna be a tight race.” “The polls show…
The announcement by Mercy Hospital that it would no longer perform tubal ligations for women causes me great concern. This is not about abortions. This is about birth control. The…
Homelessness is not a crime. What is a crime is trespassing on private property to camp/sleep/drink/etc., breaking into construction sites or vacant property, urinating/defecating in door alcoves, stealing anything in…
I write in response to Ben Waddell’s Oct. 1 column, “Housing crisis isn’t a crisis. It’s capitalism.” I appreciate Waddell’s contribution to my hometown and alma mater, and agree with…
Judge Anne Woods has shown that she is incapable of fair and lawful rulings in our court. Her abusive behavior and total disregard for the law can no longer be…
Please vote. If you have not voted in a while, now is a good and important time to jump back in. Voting by mail is easy, safe and secure; voting…
Oh heck, yes, I’m voting for Jack Turner for county commissioner. I’ve had the honor of being Jack’s friend for a quarter century. We’ve worked together on several business projects…
In early October, I was surprised to learn about Lauren Boebert’s false claim that Durango schools are providing litter boxes for students who “identify as cats.” For those who support…
One of my childhood heroes was the character Spock on the TV show “Star Trek.” His focus on science and logic guided me through my engineering career. But this mindset…
Republicans are trying to undermine and overthrow our democracy and voting rights. This should be the most important issue for all of us. Vote for Democrats or this may be…
Let me tell you about my friend Clyde Church. In 2017, Suzanne and I had another home in Rockport, Texas. Rockport was the bulls-eye for Hurricane Harvey. Our home and…
Let’s talk about the real issue with inflation: Corporate profits. Profits are at a 70-year high, yet corporations are inflating their prices dramatically – not even because of rising costs…
For 60 years I have been an active voter, missing few – if any – elections. I must say that it gets more frustrating with each election cycle. This year,…
Anyone curious as to why our local La Plata County commissioner’s race is so sought after? La Plata County commissioners make an annual salary of approximately $109,374, with full benefits…
The Durango Herald editorial board did get one thing correct in its opinion piece, “Politics play out on state board.” In the eight years I have been involved in the…
I voted for experience and credentials for La Plata County Treasurer Allison Aichele and state Rep. Barbara McLachlan. Aichele transformed the treasurer’s office from typewriters to online credit card payments…
If we want to see a change in politics and government, we must change how we choose our candidates. Jack Turner has a tagline: “People not Party.” I think it…
The Durango Herald’s endorsement of Jena Griswold’s opponent for secretary of state exploded my brain. After the Herald complimented Griswold as “excellent” at doing her job, the board explained its…
My husband is a retired disabled veteran. He served in the military for 23 years. We have been married for over 30 years and raised two children. My husband and…
I happened to somehow get on to the Publicans’ blog list for FaceBook, and they are constantly blasting Gov. Polis for something or other. I wish I’d not gotten on…
Your vote will have an outsized impact as down-ballot races are often overlooked. Let’s talk about one little noticed, low-dollar race: Colorado Board of Education. Democrat Kathy Plomer has extensive…
Despite her broad smile, Lauren Boebert is totally unfit to represent the 3rd Congressional District. Under-educated, profoundly disrespectful and quarrelsome, she is not a serious Republican, but a child of…
I am an unaffiliated voter and have been for many years. I prefer to see what candidates propose to do to make our state, communities and lives better. Can they…
The Oct. 21 editorial in The Journal and The Durango Herald with the headline, “True political middle is ideal,” is progressive hypocrisy at its very best. The final quote says,…
