Editorials

Opinion

Our View: Shining light on meetings, costly lawsuits

Here we go again. Serial records requester Pagosa Springs attorney Matt Roane gave the city of Durango an ultimatum on…

January 22, 2023

Opinion

On GOP: ‘We must speak out’

Many of us want to take a sanguine view or at least a non-hateful view of today’s Republican Party. This…

January 22, 2023

Opinion

Our View: BLM needs direction, bold action on conservation

Locals and visitors arriving to Durango-La Plata County Airport are met with an image of Phil’s World, the iconic trail…

January 20, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Sports betting should benefit Utes

missing out on tax revenues with contradictory laws

January 18, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Santos story dropped in void between local, regional papers

Congressman got through gates as public assumed he was vetted

January 15, 2023

Opinion

Our View: 2023 the year for immigration solutions

Federal government inaction adding to misery

January 4, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Cortez Chamber example of 2 + 2 = 5

There’s plenty to like about the United States, and one is the number and diversity of small businesses new and…

January 4, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Lacks statue doesn’t do justice, but it’s a start

Henrietta Lacksonset A lot of gestures made don’t come close to righting wrongs. But efforts count for something. The statue…

January 1, 2023

Opinion

Our View: New Colorado laws

tax rate reduced

December 30, 2022

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