Opinion ‘Dems inching closer to police state’ The Democrats started the game of “lawfare,” as it came to be called, with the serial indictments of Republican Tom… April 16, 2023
Opinion ‘Rule to force’ people to buy EVs Showing the Democrat administration’s bent toward authoritarianism, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new rules governing tailpipe emissions. The new… April 16, 2023
Opinion ‘Vote like rights depend on it’ A local meeting was supposed to be a community discussion about gun violence. It turned into a “patriots” circle jerk.… April 12, 2023
Opinion ‘Why do those in power fear Trump?’ When will this madness stop? The Manhattan district attorney indicted former President Donald Trump on charges that at least two… April 12, 2023
Opinion ‘Higher risk’ living near wells Published on April 5 in The Durango Herald, George Sharpe said, “There is absolutely no evidence that people living near… April 12, 2023
Opinion ‘Make abortion safe and legal’ Over 20 years ago, the FDA approved the use of mifepristone, a very safe drug used in more than half… April 12, 2023
Opinion Sunrise on Sleeping Ute Mountain White winter slumber Offers peace to all of us When we stop to feel Pat Rauscher Cortez April 9, 2023
Opinion ‘Don’t ignore generous, valuable citizens’ A letter to the editor and city councilors: As a former member of Durango’s Library Advisory Board, I respectfully write… April 9, 2023
Opinion Drag shows ‘modern minstrel shows’ Minstrel shows are outlawed because they depict a minority group in what some claim is an unflattering way. Professional sports… April 9, 2023
Opinion ‘Problem not the weapon’ Assault rifle by definition: a rapid-fire magazine-fed automatic rifle designed for infantry use. An AR-15 is not an assault rifle.… April 9, 2023
Opinion ‘Laws only affect law abiding people’ When politicians and others call out for more gun laws, they seem to forget the simple fact that laws only… April 9, 2023
Opinion Don’t raise age to buy gun Our right to keep and bear arms is clearly stated in our U.S. Constitution. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary… April 9, 2023
Opinion The Love I’ve Found with You (To Linda, for our 55th) Like a sailor facing wave and wind Yet holding steady to a course that’s true… April 9, 2023
Opinion Legacy of Charles Bradshaw On Aug. 5, 1881, the Rio Grande Railroad opened the Silverton Branch. In 1981, Charles Bradshaw bought the railroad from… April 9, 2023
Opinion The Reason Why Help me understand Lord I don’t know the reason why For I’ve lost my precious loved one And my mind… April 9, 2023
Opinion ‘Adequate security is prevention’ Over the last few months – years – school shootings have increased. As I understood one newscaster, this year alone… April 7, 2023
Opinion Going to Mercy lab a ‘physical hardship’ Today, I went to the lab at Mercy Family Medicine Horse Gulch to do my routine – but frequent –… April 7, 2023
Opinion ‘Red flag’ threat was ignored The school shooter in Nashville communicated with a gal friend about this horrific event about to happen. The friend called… April 7, 2023
Opinion Hate – not guns – the problem The root problem with mass shootings is not the guns, it is the hate. When a person is consumed with… April 2, 2023
Opinion ‘Water priority public urination’ After repeated pleas for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to address water issues in the West, after a plethora of embarrassing… April 2, 2023
Opinion Kiddos say ‘vote for Harrison’ We are Durango kids and we support Harrison Wendt for City Council. Harrison makes us feel comfortable sharing our thoughts.… March 31, 2023
Opinion Wendt, Yazzie are ‘rare gems’ Durango’s City Council election is a chance to compare those committed individuals willing to do this difficult, thankless job. But… March 31, 2023
Opinion ‘Evil hides in pious, disingenuous words’ Another school shooting, this time in Nashville. Three children and three school staff members killed. So far, 128 mass shootings… March 31, 2023
Opinion Extra mail spilled out of box Recently, I stopped at the Durango Post Office drive-through to put my mail in. The outside box was completely full… March 31, 2023