Editorials

Opinion

Our View: Crystal-ball insights for 2024

lively community topics than predictions

January 7, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Ringing in the new laws

Another year, another new set of laws in effect on Jan. 1. We’ve highlighted a few that we and our…

January 5, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Biden’s re-election depends on urgent border action

With images of more than 10,000 migrants a day showing up at the U.S. border, recent monthly figures reaching 300,000…

January 3, 2024

Opinion

Our View: CD-4 may not welcome Boebert

will ask, is she here for us or herself?

December 31, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Fair Share changes welcome along with shorter time to measure progress

Housing policy due for recalibrations to produce more stock

December 29, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Happy holidays, dear readers,

During this time, when wars in Gaza and Ukraine continue to rage, we realize just taking the time to slow…

December 24, 2023

Opinion

My View: RINO Wall of Shame no help, only hurt

for the quiet ones – moderate Republicans – to speak up

December 17, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Emails between Bosmans, Simpson raise questions on motives

Well, the drama within the city of Durango continues, starring Councilor Olivier Bosmans and Infrastructure Advisory Board member John Simpson.…

December 15, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Canceled gun buyback in Farmington short-sighted

In a city struggling with gun violence and its residual anguish, Farmington City Manager Rob Mayes did the wrong thing…

December 13, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Durango taxpayers win in ruling against ‘not reasonable’ attorney fees

Questioning what is reasonable is standard and common in courtrooms. A simple but expansive question. A guidepost to making decisions.…

December 10, 2023

Opinion

Our View: GOP leader Shaw must bring evidence for not certifying election

Perform canvass duties, be accountable or step aside

December 8, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Coming together in reverence for Sgt. Moran

Our communities are shaken by the death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran on Nov. 29, after being shot during…

December 6, 2023

Opinion

Our View: CD-3, green jobs in spotlight after Biden’s visit

President Joe Biden’s visit to Pueblo on Wednesday is our new marker in time when national attention on the 3rd…

December 3, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Name street Scott Gallagher Way; rename Ninth to Greg Hoch Street

Durango has a street in need of a name and it got us thinking about who – and why –…

December 1, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Property tax relief win: More time to get it right

The saving grace of Senate Bill 23B-00 2023 Property Tax Relief, coming out of the special Legislative session, is that…

November 26, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Deep thanks to readers, co-workers, media partners, communities

It seems we say “thank you” all day long. At the grocery store after a transaction. As a salutation, signing…

November 24, 2023

Opinion

My view: From better to worse

Singers Pink, Tyler Childers, Jason Aldean share their values

November 22, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Growth should pay for itself

building, application fees must increase so general fund isn’t tapped more

November 19, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Waived grazing rights huge win for native Bighorns

never easy for ranchers to give up permits

November 17, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Community costs in staying the same

ballot measures in Cortez, Bayfield show voters aren’t ready to pay for upgrades

November 15, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Measuring harassment in correspondence

cites emails, time, resources spent answering Simpson’s requests

November 12, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Back to work to reduce property taxes

The 60% of statewide voters in Colorado who said “no” to Proposition HH is a tough loss for Gov. Jared…

November 12, 2023

Opinion

Our View: Keeping vets in mind every day

Besides honoring our veterans on Saturday with parades, American flags flying, free deals at restaurants, car washes and other establishments,…

November 10, 2023

Opinion

Our View: FLC students win with local philanthropy

Nursing, business programs jumpstart workforce development

November 8, 2023