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Shocked to hear of decision on alcohol

That is great news for Cortez. I am sure the restaurant owners will appreciate the business. It’s like if the…

Healthcare system about profit, not care

Like many primary care physicians, I retired early from practice because this system was not allowing me to care for…

Eclipse 2017: Be sure to see the celestial event, but make sure you view it safely

(AP Photo, File) But the planet and its moon have a predictable three-dimensional relationship with the sun. Eighteen years, 11…

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Political cartoon was actually racist

In reality, Google has a largely white and Asian staff: Asians are far more represented than their demographics would suggest.…

When were new bicycle lanes voted on?

Over the course of the last month we have witnessed many bicycle lanes appearing on our city streets. What right…

Ewing Mesa: Plans for multi-use event center should be sized to fit the projected demand

This mock up shows the proposed multi-event center on Ewing Mesa, looking northwest toward the city of Durango.Courtesy of DHM…

Safe advice for teachers, kids on eclipse

The eclipse will occur on students’ first day back to school, from about 10:30 a.m. until 1:10 p.m. That gives…

Sensational headline did a disservice

Then I read the article. Then I read the headline, again and again, trying to make it make sense. It…

To honor diversity is to honor America

I was also taken back by the term “Alt-Left” applied to the counter protestors. Nice people? I’ve been looking at…

Slow down on our unpaved county roads

Traffic is heavy at times, and fast; the speed limit is 20 mph, but busy folks are exceeding the recommended…

Tipton clearly needs insight on climate

Recently, Mr. Tipton voted for an amendment to delete a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act. The provision requires…

Local concerns should be mayor’s focus

Mayor, you’re a small-town politician in a town with very specific and immediate needs. The bear problem continues and the…

This is about more than Tri-State’s profits

I am looking for a board of directors that puts the constituents’ economic and health concerns before the financial success…

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Fascism has arrived cloaked in a flag

He said “…fascism won’t come to America in jackboots and uniforms; fascism will arrive here wrapped in an American flag…

Bike-fees proposal flawed, short-sighted

The best argument against this idea is that those cyclists already pay for such infrastructure through gas taxes and auto…

When will the city finally deal with bears?

Is it going to take the mauling or death of a late-night reveler? Because that’s a distinct possibility. Maybe a…

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LPEA got it wrong, solar subsidizes coal

I have a photo-voltaic system at my house and we are a “Net Zero Energy” home. This means that over…

We need more police, not firefighters

The city council should make rules or laws concerning public parks, such as after 1 a.m. the parks close, or…

Sabido a welcome part of our community

I was privileged to become acquainted with Rosa Sabido, and can testify that she is exactly the sort of person…