Opinion

Trump’s incompetence a total surprise

Gee whiz, here is a self-centered, bigoted reality star with no government experience, six (six!) bankruptcies, five kids from three…

Health care book will begin the dialogue

I picked up my free copy at Maria’s Bookshop. But I was unable to read much past the prologue: “A…

White supremacy is a problem for all

Each disguised criticism of progressives, and President Obama, who opposed expanding settlements and other forms of aggression, contrary to Prime…

A morning tale of good cyclists and bad

I want to thank the courteous bike riders who ring their bell, or speak out, “On your left,” or slow…

Apply baseball rules to bear attracters

It’s time to play baseball with the bears. Three strikes and you’re out: The first time a household or business…

Communication at newspaper is lacking

I spoke with a nice lady who “entered” my request, then asked if I wanted to donate that portion to…

Walmart deserves thanks, not snubbing

During my five-year employment at the local store, starting in summer 1998, I was intimately involved with the company’s local…

DACA: End to program will weaken, not strengthen, U.S. economy and security

Nancy Stoffer, Coordinator of Diversity Programming at Fort Lewis College, speaks during a Durango Defend DACA Rally at the FLC…

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Cyclist appreciates bike lanes, sacrifice

I recognize that residents who live on that street had to make a sacrifice as far as parking goes, and…

Disasters: Federal budget must reflect the costs of response, recovery

This GOES East satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Matthew moving northwest of…

Hurricane intensified by climate change

Michael Mann, a distinguished professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, explains the cause-effect of climate change and severe…

Government promises can not be trusted

They believed that by following the rules, this country, into which they arrived as children and for all intents and…

Drilling does not diminish hunting quality

I grew up in West Texas. Many consider the area one of the best hunting areas in the U.S. I…

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Judge Minot: Recently retired county judge leaves a legacy of fairness and justice

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald <br><br>Judge Martha Minot retired on Aug. 29, 2017 after 25 years of service. Because for 25 years,…

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Clay Bennett, Chattanooga Times Free Press

Park a great addition to our community

A unique partnership between the library and Town of Bayfield was formed in 2015 to get feedback from the community…

Act now for a liveable planet in the future

Recently Chairman Montoya of the La Plata Electric Association board ranted about “special interest groups” promoting renewable projects that don’t…

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Craig: If Net Neutrality Dies, the Internet Dies With it

Net neutrality may not be around for much longer, though, if the telecom industry and its lapdogs in Congress get…

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LPEA’s duty is to its members, not TriState

As LPEA’s representative on the TriState Board, he voted to not recommend LPEA’s request for an additional 5 percent of…

Labor Day: Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration

Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration