Opinion

Clyde Church for county commission

I support Clyde Church for La Plata County commissioner because of his experience working with diverse groups through Rotary International,…

October 10, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Bring back good old days with Hamby

In that same spirit, I believe a change for the better includes electing a new sheriff named Charles Hamby. From…

October 10, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Big Oil is just greedy; vote YES on 112

Speaking of fake news and misinformation, check out Protect Colorado: They say vote NO because ”Proposition 112 is backed by…

October 10, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Name-brand hotels will hurt our fair city

Soon, all the Durango mom-and-pops will be renting rooms at a major discount to barely stay alive. Only corporate hotels…

October 10, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

Bayfield needs library but not pot sales, Fort Lewis Mesa should get fire support

October 9, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Unlike Tri-State, let’s go greener now

Coal was the energy of the past. It was wonderful for advancing human civilization, but it’s time to move past…

October 9, 2018

Letters to the Editor

For businessman, city tax is essential

I will be the first to say I wince at the sound of someone saying, “raising taxes is a good…

October 9, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Phil Weiser is best bet for our next AG

Phil Weiser is, by far, the best choice. His opponent has been a prosecutor, supportive of hard-line positions on sentencing…

October 9, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sean Smith has the leadership we need

Meanwhile, Sean Smith has been working for this community. His management of the 416 Fire bears repeating. No deaths. No…

October 9, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City tax hike shows police that we care

Everyone believes in the work that our first responders do, but we need to more than just to say thank…

October 8, 2018

Letters to the Editor

These attorneys are locomotive chasers

The article states their motives are to seek just compensation for those who suffered losses and not put the train…

October 8, 2018

Editorials

Sign of our times

was supposed to be a joke. And there was nothing funny about the reactions.

October 8, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Weâ€™re ready now for a real representative

Not only do we have that individual in Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress but we also have a truly extraordinary…

October 8, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Who wants sheep poop in their water?

I am retired from the USDA Forest Service and I support multiple use. I’ve also come to the opinion that…

October 7, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Please vote YES for Pine River Library

The library faces a steep decline in revenue due to falling oil and gas income and to the way property…

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jena Griswold for secretary of state

I didn’t either. But I looked into it a little, and there are at least two reasons why we should…

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Saying ‘arrogant white men’ was racist

Mike Sigman Durango

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Enough lunacy, let’s take back America

The urgency of Kavanaugh’s seat on the highest court in our country is crystal clear to anyone with half a…

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush better on climate, drought

One of the issues I find most concerning is climate change. We have seen the effects locally with the 416…

October 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush is much better on guns

Rep. Tipton co-sponsored the Concealed Carry Act of 2017 to allow anyone able to carry a concealed weapon in a…

October 5, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

We’ll keep our unique state senator; we’re done with our congressman

October 5, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I don’t hate GOP; I just want them gone

Hi, Mr. Wainwright. I think I speak for almost every local Democrat in assuring you that we don’t hate you,…

October 5, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I don’t hate GOP, I just want them gone

Hi, Mr. Wainwright. I think I speak for almost every local Democrat in assuring you that we don’t hate you,…

October 5, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

We’ll stay the course with Sheriff Smith but would like a change at treasurer

October 4, 2018