Editorials

Opinion

Our view: Trump back in Hurd’s corner

Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District is back in Donald Trump’s good favor. Not that long ago, the…

March 22, 2026

Opinion

Our view: End the war before the Marines arrive

It is not usual to be fighting a war, as the U.S. is, without the country’s leadership offering an explanation…

March 22, 2026

Opinion

Dimming the light

intentions, bad outcomes for open government

March 20, 2026

Opinion

SAVE Act? No need!

fraud is vanishingly rare. The damage this bill would do is not.

March 18, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Trump breaks with Hurd

vote costs Hurd Trump's support

March 8, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Film and freedom

as refuge during unprecedented times

March 1, 2026

Opinion

In their own words: Hello neighbor

flags, sacrifice, and the right to dissent

February 27, 2026

Opinion

Guest commentary: When process fails, democracy fails

Democracy depends on real processes: public hearings where people testify, scientific review grounded in evidence, opportunities for public comment and…

February 22, 2026

Opinion

Guest commentary: One nonsensical ploy after another

If coal is the abundant, cheap energy source that the president keeps telling us it is, then it stands to…

February 18, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Underway

civic campus to underpass, Durango builds toward 2030

February 15, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Momentum

Durango’s love affair with two wheels rolls on

February 11, 2026

Opinion

Our view: America the Beautiful

public lands deserve stewardship, not sell-offs

February 8, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Process matters

Housing policy requires data and trust Accessory dwelling units can be a useful tool in Durango’s housing toolbox. Thoughtfully designed…

February 6, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Team USA

Durango's Olympic legacy: Altitude breeds champions

February 4, 2026

Opinion

Our view: SB25 – 045

Colorado’s health care study matters now

February 1, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Snowdown 2026

47 years of snow, fun, and community spirit – Then & Wow!

January 25, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Prop. 123

Silverton shows the way on affordable housing

January 23, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Mall redevelopment

for a community-first approach

January 18, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Unfunded mandates

budgets are at a breaking point

January 16, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Beyond Maduro

Force, oil and unintended consequences

January 9, 2026

Opinion

Your view: 2025 in letters

cca In a year marked by national division – during a season that is now leaning toward the light –…

December 31, 2025

Opinion

Our view: Strike

obstinance overrides reason

December 28, 2025

Opinion

Our view: Water promise

Arkansas Valley pipeline gets bipartisan boost after 63 years

December 26, 2025

Opinion

Our view: Retaliation

Punishment, not policy, drives Trump’s Colorado cuts

December 21, 2025