Opinion

A simple solution to senseless shootings

The solution should be simple. Pass the laws outlawing automatic and semi-automatic weapons. Give the people who own one now…

March 6, 2018

Harrigan: Republicans are all the same

The fact that it’s over a state’s right to decide on an issue like marijuana makes it all the richer.…

March 6, 2018

Kelton: I’m not supporting “NRA bought” candidates

It will be interesting to see if he votes for stricter gun-control measures (universal background checks, a ban on assault…

March 6, 2018

Petersen: The loonies are loose

Currently, Teddy’s advice has been forgotten and, from the Beltway to Denver, the loonies are at least temporarily in charge.…

Fair share case is, also, about the money

The court said they were justified by the state’s interest in maintaining labor peace and eliminating “free riders” who gain…

LPEA’s path leads to high rates, dirty energy

Mike’s column refers to PURPA’s Qualifying Facilities and Policy 118 as good options for LPEA to pursue more renewable energy…

Return to moral code is a return to God

The plan of attack has been hidden from us for millenniums and it is up to us to find it…

Pontius: Tri-State line reminiscent of tobacco lobby

Unger and Bresnahan each talk about Tri-State not being competitive with the wholesale marketplace. However, the Tri-State spokesman, Mr. Dreyspring,…

Wolgamott: Allow different day uses at Lake Nighthorse

The lake would seem too small to accommodate both uses. Dividing the lake into zones will mostly aggravate all users,…

Lachelt recall is an attack on voters, too

She stands up for ordinary citizens and confronts monied special interests, and she does so with dedication, integrity and smarts.…

Resources available to address land-use

In the spirit of peace and justice, we offer the following resources to our neighbors seeking to build understanding, respect,…

Our teachers are educators, not guards

They go to work every day knowing that on any day they could be faced with a horrific event like…

Shootings are terrorizing our children

I was a teacher of middle and high school students. As a teacher, where is my right not to be…

Editorials

Caucus! Shape the future of your party, get in on the ground floor of the political process

The La Plata County Republican Central Committee, from left, Treasurer, Holly Hott, Vice Chair, Colton Black, Chairman, Jim Harper, 2nd…

Margolis: No legitmate reason to recall Lachelt

I have known Gwen personally for many years, and I know her to be a caring, thoughtful, passionate, dedicated, hard-working,…

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Grateful for AHS, project-based learning

Project-based learning is a huge step forward in moving our educational system into the 21st century. Traditional schools have not…

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Support clean air, water, land and Lachelt

They have been doing exactly that, including right here in La Plata County, in order to limit and reduce regulations…