Opinion

Donate in defense of national monuments

Over 99 percent of public comments were opposed to Interior Secretary Zinke’s monuments review. Over 90 percent of Utahns themselves…

December 16, 2017

Editorials

Public comment: The politics of “winning” leaves little room for the voices of ordinary people

du1-i-syn Despite bipartisan opposition from nearly everybody – technical experts, the public and even Congress – and with the exception…

December 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Keep motors, and mussels, out of lake

It’s guaranteed because quagga mussels can cover any surface – beach, docks, boats – at 55,000 mussels per square meter…

December 16, 2017

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December 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tax bill problems, let me count the ways

A lack of fiscal responsibility – this bill will add more than $1 trillion (or millions of millions) to the…

December 15, 2017

Editorials

‘Glamping’: Proposal for luxury camp near Silverton looks like good fit for San Juan County

Luxury camping, known as “glamping” – a linguistic blend of glamour and camping – may be coming soon to San…

December 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lachelt’s actions consistent, principled

Both went to Washington, D.C., to represent county positions: Blake regarding the Bonita Peak Superfund Site (with airfare paid by…

December 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

What is the GOP up to with their tax proposal?

This model is supported by the current National Geographic survey of where people are happiest: Denmark, Singapore and Costa Rica.…

December 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Mayor’s outreach efforts, utility fall short

du1-i-syn I attended and discussed the archaic city water policies with the mayor. He made some notes, took down my…

December 13, 2017

Editorials

Targeted action

Peak cleanup should benefit from inclusion on EPA’s ‘intense’ list

December 13, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The time is right for health care for all

du1-i-syn Simultaneous rallies will be taking place all across Colorado (and the world) to show support for the 2012 United…

December 12, 2017

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December 11, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton needs to support the ‘Dreamers’

Time is running out before the end of the legislative session. If Congress leaves without firm protections for Dreamers in…

December 11, 2017

Editorials

Animal welfare: A feel-good tale for the season, the humane society needs our help

A tale for the season, La Plata County Humane Society needs our help

December 11, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Find some way to honor old pine tree

du1-i-syn A grand old ponderosa was just cut down by the city. Apparently they deemed it necessary to remove this…

December 11, 2017

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December 9, 2017

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December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Representative Tipton’s words ring hollow

Our Rep. Scott Tipton states “The environment is one of my top priorities” and co-sponsored a bill in congress –…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner must stand up for ANWR

A recent study by the Center for American Progress found that drilling in the Arctic Refuge could generate up to…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Dalton Ranch letter held many errors

This subject was brought to homeowners’ attention last spring after completing a survey of our privately-owned roads. Consultants estimated a…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Letter to Sec. Zinke on Methane Rule

This rule protects the economy and health of people in the Southwest. Everyone, including my family and friends, are at…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fluoride letter took study out of context

The study’s authors would cringe, like myself, at his attempt to take their ideas out of context, call them facts,…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

No surprise: Cory Gardner caves again

For Sen. Gardner – and all the Republicans – it’s not government “of the people, by the people, for the…

December 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We hope Lachelt continues with her work

We had noticed that rivers polluted with mine waste send their waters crashing across political boundaries, that methane clouds don’t…

December 9, 2017