Editorials

Opinion

Our View: Boebert on Russian state TV a bad look

want thoughtful actions, words, appearances

December 28, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Zelensky’s love of country an inspiration

Ukrainian president keeps our gaze on his homeland

December 25, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Merry and bright …

Dear Readers, Thank you for returning to these Opinion pages again and again as we – together – comment on…

December 25, 2022

Opinion

Our View: GOP chairwoman stuck on party loyalty

Quality, problem-solving candidates matter more

December 23, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Cage-free chickens law egg-xactly right

consumers will feel steep price increase

December 21, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Small, large efforts for health care reform

If La Plata County residents north of age 60 had their way, they’d have universal health care with the government…

December 19, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Your Christmas tree reveals who you are

In December 1976, just one year after the debut of “Saturday Night Live,” the holiday skit “Killer Trees” was a…

December 16, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Wacky world of jobs, strong economy, inflation

Are you the person who lives for the scraping sound of blade meeting ice? When someone must remove snow, is…

December 14, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Lawyer misusing sunshine laws

We champion the cause of open government. Yet, we’re questioning intentions in recent settlements with a “gotcha” quality that feel…

December 11, 2022

Opinion

Our View: ‘Goblin mode’: Who uses Oxford’s word of the year?

many, according to our unofficial poll

December 9, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Raise beer glass for The Denver Post

If you happen to be in the Denver area tomorrow and are hankering for a beer, we can recommend a…

December 7, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Rep. Boebert, come to a local drag show

The creation of Aria PettyOne was inspired by the Storm Area 51 social media craze in 2019 and David Bowie’s…

December 4, 2022

Opinion

Our View: No-service tipping tough to negotiate

Have you noticed tip jars in establishments where previously we didn’t leave gratuities? Liquor and retail stores, and small groceries.…

November 30, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Best-behavior reminders helpful in soccer, politics

Courtesy photocca At a recent Durango youth soccer game, we were moved to see a sign encouraging best behavior from…

November 27, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Can’t write off Trump as real contender

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a House panel to examine former President Donald Trump’s tax returns,…

November 25, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Bison murals worth keeping

wants them down as talk turns from appreciation to genitalia

November 23, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Frisch in D.C.: Tour de force of potential

Adam Frisch flashed a smile as he walked into the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C., on Sunday before the start…

November 18, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Purple Cliffs trash a tipping point

Letter writers have not held back feelings about the 1,000 cubic yards of trash left behind at Purple Cliffs and…

November 16, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Smooth elections mean conspiracies may be behind us

We can’t say we’ve seen election workers in full-body armor or doing any fancy martial arts moves. But they’ve learned…

November 13, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Never really knew Ganahl or perceived plan

Gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl cried quietly through her concession speech, paused to collect herself and showed a softness – a…

November 11, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Time to serve vets in ways they want

With Veterans Day on Friday, who do you think of when you hear the word veteran? Your son, neighbor, your…

November 9, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Ballot initiatives

Amendment D – 18th Judicial District – YES Amendment D is necessary and should be approved. Colorado’s newly formed 23rd…

November 2, 2022

Opinion

Our View: Marking ballots for unopposed candidates matters

In every election, we have candidates running unopposed. Like all candidates, blank ovals outlined in red are next to their…

November 2, 2022

Opinion

2022 Endorsements

U.S. Senate – Michael Bennet Democrat Michael Bennet has a strong record of delivering to the Southwest. Bennet worked harder…

October 30, 2022