Opinion

Letters to the Editor

It’s time to turn our backs on divisiveness

First, using a recall to remove an elected official to get your way on an issue ends up killing democracy.…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Finney: Interviews could help with gun screenings

In the U.S. Navy many years ago, I was skilled enough to qualify “Expert” with an M-1 rifle and a…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Translating Representative Tipton’s votes

Translation: He is needlessly burdening our children with trillions of dollars of debt. He voted to strip the BLM of…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Brennan: Lachelt should respond to petition claims

First, widely divergent statistics have been used to describe her attendance record in commissioner business meetings, both by her supporters…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

AR-15 buy-back, ban a start at gun safety

To kill geese or ducks, shotguns are only permitted to have three shells in the chamber and magazine combined. To…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Morgenstern: Local caucuses and the treasurer’s race

Our current treasurer, Allison Aichele, won a highly-contested election due to her greater qualifications and experience. Tim Walsworth, the other…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

School gun violence can happen here

We need to have better laws, need to pass and enforce laws, on background checks. We need to get semi-automatic…

March 3, 2018

Editorials

FLC president: ISO collaborator, unifier with ability to tap into region’s assets, opportunities

du1-i-syn Outdoor classrooms draw on our region’s extraordinary natural and cultural assets. Area small businesses welcome interns, with particularly imaginative…

March 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Gender focus misses the point of recall

I am a strong, successful business woman and I support Dave Peters in his efforts to recall Gwen Lachelt. To…

March 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Decline to sign petition, participate instead

Americans for Prosperity has a new office here and admits that they are taking “an active role to influence La…

March 2, 2018

Editorials

Colorado women: “We can do it!” 125 years leading the way on women’s suffrage, equal rights

du1-i-syn Colorado women have accomplished a lot, including, in 1893 with the support of its men, becoming the first state…

March 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Edwards: LPEA can lead on renewables with cities and states

This is a huge win for the people of Durango. By now we know traditional dirty energy sources threaten our…

March 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Letter to Superintendent Dan Snowberger

In the near 20 years since Columbine, we all should have learned by now that a solution is not coming…

February 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Charges against Lachelt are not valid

Neither of those charges are valid. Lachelt has attended over ninety percent of the meetings during her tenure and most…

February 28, 2018

Editorials

Durango Film: Independent film festival celebrates its 13th year with local, international flair

du1-i-syn Most of us have experienced the transformative power of film. Starting tonight, Durango’s cinematic travelers have a chance at…

February 28, 2018

Editorial Cartoons

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February 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Broad: Photo of homeless person heartless

It’s not his fault. it’s the court system. He has been trying to come home and they won’t let him.…

February 27, 2018

Editorial Cartoons

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February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Hold NRA accountable for gun violence

There’s a special corner of hell where Wayne La Pierre and the NRA’s biggest funders will be called upon to…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Magical thinking about our gun woes

Are just a few of the magical things That Tipton, Gardner and Republican “kings” Think will bring an end to…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Elected officials have failed to protect us

My mind roars, “It’s not just your job; it’s the job of our government! It’s the job of the men…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Why are Gardner and Tipton not outraged?

Another brutal killing of students and faculty, and yet you remain silent about the need for sensible gun legislation such…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Time to vote Cory and Scott out of office

Rep. Scott Tipton received $3,500 in the 2016 election. Both have voted for the weakening of gun laws. President Trump…

February 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Cory Gardner is owned by the NRA

“I am heartbroken for the students & family of those involved in this horrible tragedy & I’m praying for our…

February 26, 2018