Opinion

Symchych: Can a woman win the 3rd CD?

The crucial reality of this race rests in electing a representative with both the passion and know-how to get the…

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Voting by district: For better government, avoiding further divisiveness, the legislature voted right

Colorado State Capitoldu1-i-syn The need for consistently good electrical service, appropriate rates and environmental considerations are equally important across all…

Two camps to choose from in election

The other camp is supporting less expensive locally generated electricity than the mostly coal-fired power generated by Tri-State. Building local…

Each district should elect commissioner

One is the basic concept of democratic governance. Typically, we, the people, elect our representatives based on who we feel…

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Surely we are better than this

This kind of thing really bothers me and offends my sense of human decency, fairness, respect, and justice. I am…

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Tipton, Gardner should back wilderness

That’s why I am asking Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott Tipton to co-sponsor the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act…

Attracting teachers: Rep. Barbara McLachlan has several proposals that are on the right track

Rep. Barbara McLachlan McLachlan listed her efforts, which are moving through the Legislature, in her Herald column last weekend. McLachlan’s…

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SB 221 is about control by one party

Now that we have both parties represented in office, one would think that the “checks and balances” of government would…

The time to demand accountability is now

If we broke the law, we would justly suffer the consequence. If we failed in our job performance or cheated,…

Face the reality of a working community

Fine for city dwellers, but, duh, does anyone in Durango city government have a clue as to how many county…

Electric vehicle tax credit is still needed

Like many people, we could afford only an economical car. Because of the Colorado and federal tax credits, we were…

Give representation back to the people

In the article about commissioners being elected by district, Commissioner Lachelt plays her predictable hand again. The reason she supports…

Spanky and his gang can’t tell the truth

The “Caveman” name comes from the fact the he caves into all the special interest groups. He brags that he…

LPEA election: Experience gives incumbents the edge as local utility evolves

Tim Wheeler and Jeff Mannix want to put as much fossil fuel-generating power as possible behind us. Wheeler has a…

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Tri-State is a significant polluter

Tri-State pushed all co-ops into signing a contract to pay for a coal mine and a costly attempt at building…

General Assembly: Funding solutions will likely depend on voters

Colorado State Capitol<br><br>Credit: Colorado Politics Democrats are proposing $166 million be spent on highways this year and each of the…

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Blake, Westendorff deserve praise

The main concern of the commissioners and staff was the need to make future development easier and more streamlined. As…

Gettin’ Gordie: One good example of many worthy local crowdfunding appeals

Gordie, a rescue from an animal shelter in Gallup, has been trained as a service dog. Take the time to…