Editorials

Opinion

My view: Planned Parenthood is health care

Durango – and our country – needs it

May 13, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Drawing a point

Editorial cartoons and the role they play in public debate

May 4, 2026

Opinion

Our view: ICE

Colorado is holding the line – for now

April 24, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Kamala for Governor

Take a breath, Coloradans – this isn’t our circus. In California, the field for governor just opened up after Rep.…

April 17, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Lands under siege

Federal actions are weakening protections, expertise and public input

April 17, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Water conservation

restrictions signal a long-term need to reduce demand

April 13, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Local News Day

value – and the limits – of community journalism

April 8, 2026

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