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Beware the recurring November giveaway
We do have one person who wants to give you back some of your money. Paul Wainwright Hesperus
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ColoradoCare would raise taxes, kill jobs
Can you imagine trying to sell a prospective business owner on relocating to Colorado or starting a new business in light of the new 10 percent payroll tax this amendment…
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BLM could benefit from consistency, transparency in actions at all levels
That decision, and the public process that supported it, stands in contrast to the agency’s recently finalized redistricting plan that moved the management of BLM lands in San Juan County,…
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Brown’s sad record speaks for itself
His first attempt at state legislation was to allow the killing of bears as they emerge in the spring, thus leaving the new cubs to starve to death in their…
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Lachelt’s ‘agenda’ is good for the county
Really now, isn’t it a tribute to her expertise in natural resources that led Gov. Hickenlooper to appoint her to his oil and gas task force to seek a workable…
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States, not feds, allow ‘drive-by’ lawsuits
Julie Reiskin from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition had it right, but I believe the two recent Herald articles missed a couple points. The ADA does not allow for “drive-by”…
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Put emotions aside and vote for Clinton
Clinton has been held responsible for Benghazi, although she wasn’t; but media needs to sell their wares and that makes good reading, saves jobs and makes money. The blame game.…
Editorials
Paths to Mesa Verde trail an ancient idea that is just right for our times
Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne rides Phil’s World with Larry Don Suckla, Montezuma County commissioner; Ernest House, executive director of Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs; and Chris Kehmeier, project manager for…
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Facts don’t support expanding airport
On one side, there are people who travel a lot saying the airport is not a perfect fit but suits their needs. Others say they are really frustrated with flight…
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Airport upgrade will benefit city and county
We chose Durango because of the economic vitality apparent in this corner of Colorado, a decision that pitted Durango against some of the West’s better-known communities of comparable size. Our…
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Thank goodness for people like Lachelt
County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt certainly knows about it. She has spent her life protecting our community’s health, economy and environment. Astute, balanced, intelligent, Lachelt knows both the benefits and dangers…
Editorials
Be there Saturday for taste of Old West, or at least how it should have been
Many of the entries in this style of parade will include four-footed conveyances, the animals that in partnership made it possible to settle the West. This year, cowboy and rancher…
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Bayfield kids deserve school support
All three of my children have gone through the Bayfield school system and I am thrilled with the support, education and caring they received from the staff. My children are…
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Schwartz is hunter’s choice for Congress
Colorado receives some $34 billion from outdoor recreation each year and nearly $20 billion on the West Slope. Gail Schwartz was chair of the Colorado Senate Natural Resources Committee and…
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Gwen Lachelt has earned her re-election
She helped spearhead the response of communities downstream of the Gold King Mine spill and led the unwavering support for finally dealing with the legacy of mining contamination of the…
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Bizarre presidential contest, crowded ballot could lead to high voter turnout
It appears this year’s election could yield a similar result. As controversial and complicated as the choices are this time around, it seems possible this cycle will also produce an…
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Elect balanced, responsible candidates
How will we address climate change, healthcare or political and social unrest? The views of candidates, political parties, and voters are very opposite and so we, the voters, have to…
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People, businesses do try to be inclusive
I have cancer in my skull that has rendered me extremely sensitive to sound, so I can no longer enjoy crowded restaurants – much less any of our wonderful music…
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Grateful for latest road work done well
Our other “neighbors” are the various oil and gas companies who have drilled wells, installed pipelines, and have built a compressor station near our homes. The condition of our road…
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It was great to see Durango-Bayfield clash for first time since 1936
Rivalries increase anticipation. They turn up the volume on pregame trash talk and statistical comparisons. A rivalry can raise the betting stakes from friendly to foolhardy levels. A good rivalry…
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There seems to be no end to gas project
This morning, I was awakened by saws cutting my street at 6:48. Instead of having a full crew on the street to cut the lines for all the houses at…
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Southwest Horizons LPEA’s only solar tie
LPEA, through its unclaimed Capital Credits, has provided funding to the Southwest Horizons solar project, in conjunction with 4CORE. LPEA has no partnerships with or provided direct financial support to…
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Support Durango’s children: ‘Yes’ on 3A
A lot of this is paid for with your tax dollars, and it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated! I’d like to ask you to consider opening your heart, your…
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Airport ‘yes’ vote could improve service
We need an airport capable of flights by larger planes (say, 737 size) with sufficient gates and loading ramps for all airliners. We need sufficient seating areas that are not…
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Unethical acts by commissioners can’t continue
And in the past, I and the committee as a group have always had open access to our elected commissioners, regardless of political affiliation, to discuss the Improvement District. But…
Editorials
While confusing to the uninitiated, our direct democracy is highly structured
But in reality, the way ballot measures appear reflects a carefully organized and deliberate structure designed to ensure fairness, consistency and continuity. Moreover, it works. At the state level, Colorado…
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Bike & River Park
is responsive and on the right track developing key recreational amenities
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Read and take the Constitution to heart
The author of The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, a professor at Yale, in a recent interview with Lily Rothman in TIME Magazine (Sept. 5), gave this answer to her…
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Allow terminally ill a way to end suffering
The nurse said, “I really want to help you, but I can’t. It’s illegal.” That evening, Janis aspirated, coughed continuously and a loud crackling sound resonated from her lungs each…
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Come celebrate Greg Hoch’s 27 years of service beautifying Durango
A better-than-average looking façade, the parking lot broken up with trees, and none of the tall poles and bright lights that adorn Wal-Mart stores in other locations. Tall, “put your…