As the fortunes of The Denver Post waxed and waned, the paper acknowledged numerous times that a lot of people wouldn’t buy the paper because of its liberal-slanted news. Remember,…
Oddly enough, criminals and those with evil hearts don’t seem to be bothered by laws or conscience. Over and over, some bleeding heart will opine, “Poor baby had a rough…
He supported the Montreal Protocol, which produced significant climate stewardship benefits because it limited ozone-depleting chemicals and global carbon dioxide emissions. But perhaps Reagan’s commitment to the environment is best…
For example, compare residential rates for Xcel Energy (which provides electricity for most of eastern Colorado) at 9.6c/kWh, and our LPEA rate, 12.6c/kWh. Decisively cheaper, right? Xcel’s fuel mix, like…
So your tax cut takes care of a few people, but I’m not one of them and I am offended that you believe I can be so easily hoodwinked. I…
Liane Jollon, right, executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health, looks over a 1950’s photo on Thursday with Mary Ruth Bowman, 98, a long-time health educator and nurse in…
Both Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez., and Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma., voted to repeal the well-proven protections for our health, safety and environment. Their lack of concern for our air quality…
Contact Tiffany Parker’s office and let her know you signed but want to rescind your signature. Your request must be in writing and must be done before the petition is…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>A partial under water image shows the deeper colors of the Animas River north of Durango on Aug. 6, 2015 that is filled with toxic mine waste that…
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Starting tomorrow through April 5, students, faculty, staff and the community will have several opportunities to meet each of the three finalists, on- and off-campus. Selected from a field of…
On Jan. 8, Chairperson Lachelt was at a hearing in Denver using her personal time to represent two landowners who, coincidentally, also support her work as Western Leaders Network director.…
Last summer, they approved an enormous, dangerously-placed tower at Trimble Lane that will hover over Dalton Ranch and is way too close to Animas Elementary School. It was passed in…
This is your president of the United States, the man occupying the most important office in the world, at his most presidential. Republicans, aren’t you tired of this constant empty…
I am heartened that the media has finally, in some small way, begun to pay attention to the people of the United States who live their daily lives, work hard…
I am asking you to please stop throwing your advertising paper, which I didn’t ask for, onto my property. By imposing this on our residents, you are creating a non-recyclable…
Last week, the county terminated its contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative, the firm hired to update the county land-use codes. Because their work will be used, it’s not a total…
Wake up, America! The puppet master is still playing his game. Javier Nachos Durango
In this capacity, I have protected and enhanced the private property rights of property owners. My experiences with La Plata County have included appearing before and observing the performance of…
One solution is to develop a state plan that negotiates drug prices, lowers costs and covers everyone, giving us all needed relief from overpriced health insurance and exorbitant drug prices.…
Contact the La Plata County Clerk’s office directly at 259-5413 and they will let you know how to do so before March 30. Likewise, if you fear – as many…
