Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Take back corporate-run health care!

Canada has long wait times to see a doctor: The U.S. has longer wait times than nine other developed countries.…

February 4, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Like a bridge over smoky water

When typos are in your eyes, I’ll defy them all. I’m on your side of the railroad tracks And when…

February 4, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Build that bridge and we’ll all be sorry!

There are so many other things (sidewalks, roads, etc.) that need to be repaired and upgraded. This truly is a…

February 4, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: The Snowdown Sneer was simply superb

From the headlines to the page numbers, every detail was laugh-worthy. We have been keeping it around because different jokes…

February 3, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Medicare for All is good for what ails us

Recent surveys have shown that a large portion of those workers (40% of Americans) have huge gaps in their coverage,…

February 3, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Joe Matthews was a great, private man

However, there was no mention of his most significant local philanthropy. Joe was a huge benefactor for Manna, the Durango…

February 3, 2020

Editorials

Our view: Face to face with the Lamb of God

Detail of the Ghent Altarpiece’s Lamb of God, before and after restoration / St. Bavo’s Cathedral and The Royal Institute…

February 3, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: We should be afraid of wolves

That cow is a big deal to the livelihood of that farmer. Wolves decimate other wildlife. In Jackson Hole, Wyoming,…

February 2, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Impeachment trial shows we live in discouraging times

Everyone agrees that this won’t happen, no matter what happens at the Senate trial (or, as Republicans hope they can…

February 2, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Americans want universal health care

Is fearing long wait times the best you got? Really? How many months to see a Durango specialist? You can…

February 1, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Bill to end puppy mills is long overdue

This bill comes before committee on Feb. 3. I have seen firsthand what comes out of puppy mills. If you…

January 31, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Don’t let writer call Warren ‘Pocahontas’

I found the reference to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” in a letter to the editor to be unacceptable (“Democrats…

January 31, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Building a bridge on mistaken principle

It seems as if Mayor Pro-tem Dean Brookie is operating under this fallacy. Referring to the unsightly and incredibly expensive…

January 31, 2020

Editorials

Our view: Eagerly swallowing lies

It’s more important than ever to distinguish truth from propaganda

January 31, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: There’s no excuse for ugliness of bridge

The proposed $4.1 million bridge at 32nd Street is misguided. Its negative aesthetics far outweigh any ideal of connectivity. I…

January 31, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Consider others and support the bridge

Notably missing from the discussion of the 32nd Street river bridge is how the current configuration discourages people with disabilities…

January 30, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Bridge a symptom of bigger city problems

They have so much money that they have to spend it quick. Otherwise, council could ask the voters to use…

January 30, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: This bridge is awesomely bad!

The southern view crossing the river is completely destroyed! The mix of bridge types don’t match or even complement each…

January 30, 2020

Editorials

Our view: A pro-business Democrat gets attention

Montrose Democrat James Iacino runs his own race to take on Scott Tipton

January 30, 2020

Editorials

Our view: No stopping wolves

on the ballot won’t be put off

January 29, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Bridge is unneeded and may not work

Is it primarily for road cyclists? Even though a lot of work has been done, cut your losses and build…

January 29, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Why are we building an unholy eyesore?

What an unholy eyesore. As the editorial pointed out, even if you ignore all the other factors in this proposed…

January 29, 2020

Editorials

Our view: Some of the lesser bills in the state Legislature

Several smaller bills pending in the Legislature seek simple fixes

January 28, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Call your councilors and stop this bridge!

I understand there was a long public process. But I think the ground has shifted given the comments I see…

January 28, 2020