A good part of Colorado was part of Texas with its annexation in 1845. Many Southerners migrated to what would become Colorado in the 1850s. Confederate partisan ranger units operated…
Don’t try to fix something that is not broken. Francisco’s has been a historic Durango landmark for almost 50 years. The Garcia family started the restaurant with one small building…
We live in a dog friendly community, however, if we dog owners don’t step up (not on) and pick up our dog’s droppings, dog tolerance may disappear. Disease, stink and…
Elections are held so people can vote for candidates who will accurately express the voice of the people. This can only be done if people actually vote. According to The…
It’s embarrassing that the city is hiding behind the legal dodge of sovereign immunity. This isn’t the Durango I know. Let’s own up to our responsibility and pay for the…
If people are not voting, not everyone is being represented. This is why it is important for people to be educated about voting and the voting process, and for them…
At the end of the story, it stated that I admitted that irrigating the Dryside of the county isn’t economically feasible. The story implies that it will not be done.…
This lake project, though a long contended issue, has been completed and filled for more than four years. In fact, this will be the fifth summer that the filled lake…
I am pretty stunned by the fact you can only vote for a very few candidates. In fact, there are only seven candidates for this presidential election. It seems to…
Another statement made by Hillary Clinton was, “You are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if you’re a white applicant than if you’re black or…
But what about the shockwaves that goes through the manhole cover down through the pipe and into the sewer system? Those shockwaves surely must affect the integrity of the pipe…
Once you strip out sites like that, what you are left with is a plan for removing toilets. At least 13 toilets are being considered for removal, including at such…
As a property owner, I am concerned about this waste of money. When was it decided a new terminal would be built on the east of the airport property? Why…
While I am involved in developing and promoting some of the ballot measures referred to in the editorial for this November’s ballot, my comments here are personal. My involvement stems…
This is a great community service folks! Keep up the good work, for the environment and our enjoyment of nature, and to keep our dogs welcome. Dot Helling Durango
When I hear the presidential candidates debate about numerous issues facing this country, I never hear them addressing Native American issues. One issue that Native Americans are facing is teen…
Now, three years later and totally wrapped up in this community we now call home, I’m sitting in Steaming Bean on its second-to-last day. Maybe it’s the plaintive bluegrass music…
The recent uproar has made people rethink whether it should be President Obama’s choice or if it should be held off until a new president is elected. Personally, I believe…
My Spanish teacher says Caesar added a couple of months (July, after, you guessed it, Julius, and August, after Augustus) to clear things up in the Roman calendar. And, believe…
Our culture has evolved. The flag used to honor the fallen, but now only stands as a symbol of racism and hate. Granted, initially, it also was on the wrong…
It is true that there have been cycles of climate change at points throughout history, and the current rise in carbon dioxide levels does not in itself explicitly point to…
Here’s a concept: Why don’t the airlines pay for it? They make all the money! James Cole Durango
It sounds like Ron, the city and the county want a recession-proof tax. Meanwhile, residents receive the opposite. They become recession vulnerable. What happens to a server working for tips…
These are our institutions and our history. As these unique establishments are forced to close their doors because of rental constraints, we are losing our current history and charm. Rules…
The proposal by Minot is timely, considering Colorado’s new DUI law, which makes the fourth impaired-driving charge in a lifetime a felony punishable by up to six years in prison.…
There are lots of ways one can unintentionally litter. I’d like to point out one – the process of trashing or recycling shredded paper. If you have ever placed shredded…
