Wise taxing officials give themselves room when they plan to go to the voters to approve continuing a tax. That’s the case with the city of Durango, which now will…
cca As I have talked to people over the last year or so, one topic comes up regularly: As Durango grows and changes, what exactly is the plan? I have…
It should come as no surprise that the Republicans who voted Rep. Lauren Boebert into office would turn to another fringe candidate to represent Durango, Cortez and the rest of…
‘Voter’s choice in District 3 is canceled out by Durango Dems’
In what many view as a difficult election season, one vote is easy. I gladly filled in the circle to reelect Tim Wheeler as District 4’s board member overseeing the…
I moved to Durango 29 years ago to live with the man I had just married (the love of my life) and to begin a job in cardiology (that proved…
In discussions with residents of La Plata County as well as business and property owners on Main Avenue, very few are in favor of what three of our five city…
One of the most important aspects of the duties of the president of the United States is to communicate to the residents of our country about the problems and challenges…
David Lien In the words of former Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Conservation Director John Gale, “Conserving large tracts of undeveloped public lands as national monuments is essential to America’s hunting…
I am writing in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign for the presidency of the United States. I am 68 years old, and have never volunteered to support any…
After many summers of going into Chicago Basin as a trail ambassador, I’ve come to the conclusion that something must be done to lessen the impact of all the backpack…
So, the city of Durango has succumbed to the pandering and virtue signaling that does nothing constructive to help any of the tribes mentioned in the demeaning and self-serving Indigenous…
In Colorado, 2,000 voters approved Amendment 23, which set annual public school funding increases at the amount of inflation. For the first 10 years, it was inflation plus 1%. Fine…
Trish Zorniodu1-i-syn Gov. Jared Polis has made a big mistake calling for another special session to further cut property taxes. Yes, property taxes have caused concern for many Coloradans in…
In the current rancorous political climate, it was so refreshing to read (“Candidates denounce ‘fearmongering’ GOP fundraising email,” Aug. 16) about a Republican candidate renouncing a gender-based personal attack against…
Please no longer print the New York Times columnists. The latest from Ross Douthat (“There is still scandal around Biden,” Aug. 11) is such a snide and conceited piece as…
A business owner of two stores in downtown Durango for 50 and 40 years respectively, I am very much opposed to what the man the city has hired to do…
Marsha Porter-Norton is doing a fine job as county commissioner as she approaches the completion of her first four-year term, so good that she’s without a challenger this November. The…
Sara Kuntzler As another school year approaches, one thing that’s top of mind for moms is our kids’ health and safety at school. That includes breathing clean air in their…
I’m pleased to see that the La Plata County Republican Party acknowledges that the divisions in the party are disruptive to the party. I came to that conclusion in early…
The huge excitement and joy generated by Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as candidate for president aligns the Democratic Party with younger generations. Gen Z and millennials are flooding to…
There’s lots to say about Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the November presidential election, but describing her as the “border czar” isn’t one of them. The U.S. has no…
I am appalled that the city came in and took our parking away on the 600 block! Aren’t they losing parking meter revenue … I know they are losing sales…
I am writing to express my deep concern about a serious hazard in our town of Durango. The pedestrian crosswalk on the 2900 block of north Main Avenue within two…
Throughout Colorado, the cost of living, particularly housing, has exploded, and this is true across the income spectrum for low, to moderate, to high incomes, and touches every corner of…
As a young and concerned voter in this district, I’m writing to express my strong support for Vivian Smotherman running for Senate District 6 in the upcoming election. We deserve…
While we are all acutely aware of the national election this November, there is also an important and more immediate local election worthy of our attention. I strongly encourage you…
I support and endorse John Purser for the LPEA Board of Directors’ fourth district in northeast La Plata County. John is an outdoor enthusiast who has lived in and enjoyed…
Tensions between city, county about jail can be worked out without a lawyer
