Opinion

Criticism of Democrats is not helpful

Snarky. This is the kind of communication that inflames our present deep cultural, social and political divisiveness and thwarts any…

October 4, 2018

Letters to the Editor

To the vandal who marred the concrete

Congratulations. That little slab was placed to accommodate a memorial for one of Durango’s most vaunted citizens. His name was…

October 4, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Criticism of Democrats is not helpful

Snarky. This is the kind of communication that inflames our present deep cultural, social and political divisiveness and thwarts any…

October 4, 2018

Letters to the Editor

To the vandal who marred the concrete

Congratulations. That little slab was placed to accommodate a memorial for one of Durango’s most vaunted citizens. His name was…

October 4, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

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

October 4, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Local seniors, we have your services

It’s as easy as getting on Google and typing in “La Plata County senior services.” From there you can visit…

October 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Trump, EPA pull a fast one on methane

Recently the Trump Administration and EPA’s Andrew Wheeler have decided to weaken the methane rules, which were previously protected by…

October 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

College Drive & 8th St. Safety Project

Jim Horn of Russel Engineering explained the plan to reduce College Dr. down to 3 lanes (2-lanes + a center…

October 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Kavanaugh: I never saw it in Durango…

I would ask anyone who is tempted to be dismissive of the allegations to more closely examine what the accusers…

October 2, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

amendments Y and Z could put an end to pathetic gerrymandering

October 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever

Especially Bush for congress, we need to be one step closer to having that Ph. D. candidate from charm school,…

October 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

These Democrats are sneaky enablers

To me, the Democrats, whether they be local or national, want one thing in particular, more of your money. Thank…

October 1, 2018

Editorials

Our endorsements

Amendment 73 not ready for prime time; end of ‘slavery’ is overdue

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush understands public lands

When I asked that question of Diane Mitsch Bush, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, she replied simply, “We do!“…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Here’s to lame ducks behaving decently

That’s when the newly elected representatives and senators take the oath of office to serve all the American people (you…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch-Bush, not Tipton, represents us

It’s time that CD3 replace Scott Tipton with a real representative. One who has pledged to not take any corporate…

September 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

All these youth sports pay for themselves

Well, I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I couldn’t care…

September 29, 2018

Editorials

Not dark yet

A mix of grief, blame and guilt ripple through a community after suicide

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Sean Smith embodies respect

Charles Hamby, running against Sheriff Sean Smith, noted how critical respect for the sheriff’s office is, and he is right.…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time to take action on climate, warming

We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Wages are growing too slowly, and many people need to work two jobs to make ends meet. Meanwhile, the biggest…

September 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Arboretum gardens continue to grow

We are dedicating the Miniature Tree Garden on Friday, Sept. 28 and will be thanking our very generous donors, supporters,…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES to Durango tax hike on the ballot

For residential properties, the tax proposed equates to an increase of $38.88 per year per $100,000 actual value. For a…

September 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

How much easier could they make this?

Colorado elections are so easy, just mail in your ballot. Need to register? If you have a Colorado drivers license…

September 26, 2018