Opinion &#038; Letters to the Editor

Only mandatory programs reduce bag usage

The resident-initiated petition that was brought to the council two years ago included 1,000 signatures calling for a plastic-bag ban.…

June 27, 2013

County, gas leasing

Commissioners overstep in pushing for specific planning protocol

June 27, 2013

Story showed return to Sodom, Gomorrah

Remember the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexual sins, plus the entire world’s destruction in Noah’s day? Just like…

June 26, 2013

Airport should be more than place for ads

The vast majority of airports I’ve traveled through have a look common to public spaces, but only a very few…

June 26, 2013

Tax for education

system is best answer to funding question

June 26, 2013

Wilderness bill an example of cooperation

We would particularly like to express our appreciation for the efforts and cooperation of U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark…

Supporting shelter easier than starting one

I remembered the work the Volunteers of America started in Durango, and that was part of my motivation. Nearly two…

Fire season

‘Open for business,’ yes, but wildfire may now be a regular part of life in Colorado

Use state’s resources to solve its problems

We now live in a world of politics and money, not common sense. The government is spending millions on fighting…

Good Samaritan protection

cleanup efforts should go unpunished

Residents would support water restrictions

Returning to Durango, it was just as painful to see the river so low and water running down the streets…

There is nothing to fear from Muslims

Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels,…

Letter writer spot on about gun control

Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve…

Life’s little pleasures

parking meters will still allow Durango to offer the gift of serendipity

June 23, 2013

Editorial Cartoons

Media Hype

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Road needs upgrade before public access

It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists,…

Gun-control issue turns people into idiots

I believe that each of us is entitled to a gun for self-protection, regardless of the Constitution, and I value…

Beyond symbolism

Durango’s electronics recycling program a green effort that does good by the ton

Forests, fires and budgets

times mean no easy answer preventing, fighting forest fires

‘Hang together’ and protect freedoms

Many of us have strong feelings about our religious allegiances and antipathies. It is the genius of the American Constitution…

Big Picture offers options, experience

My husband and I are grateful that we live in a city that offers half a dozen alternatives for young…

Schirard needs refresher on responsibilities

Until either of these eminently qualified bodies have ruled on the constitutionality of a law passed by both houses of…

Military rape trend should be no surprise

In 2012, we were treated to a full election year of the Republican claim that rape was a gift of…

Parking policy demonstrates petty meanness

On June 13, I went to have my last will and testament notarized and witnessed at the office of an…

Immigration legislation? Secure border first

The arguments we’re hearing today regarding people living in this country without legal permission are nearly identical to those put…

Proof of citizenship

Supreme Court sets limits of federalism but leaves bigger question open

Learn why we have the Second Amendment

As Lucius Annaeus said, “… Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est,” – a sword never kills anybody; it’s a…

Make data companies, not NSA, store info

Tim Gwynn Durango

Stop acting spoiled; treat planet with love

Now that they are built, most of us point to these projects with great pride. So will it be with…