Opinion

More local opinion would be appreciated

First of all, I do approve you continuing with the editor’s opinion on the editorial page. It is an honorable…

July 21, 2016

Clinton editorial was blatantly biased

“Who will become president is a political question to be decided by the American people,” the editorial states. That wasn’t…

J. Paul Brown disgraced flag at parade

Our flag is not a shirt, sir. To display it in such a way as to attract attention to oneâ€™s…

Demand full accounting for war in Iraq

This act that resulted in 250,000 deaths, nearly 5,000 U.S. soldiers killed, near economic collapse and a global instability that…

An overdue thank you for Durango care

After countless surgeries, near death, he is still here. He has several other health issues but has survived. I never…

Declining gas revenue will pose inevitable choice for La Plata County

That is still true. And with the continued decline in tax revenue from gas production, La Plata County voters will…

Hardrock 100 champions set example worth emulating

The sportsmanship displayed in this year’s Hardrock by Kilian Jornet, the men’s first place co-finisher, is a reflection of the…

July 19, 2016

Time for all to chip in on climate change

While there are already many brave men and women fighting this fire, it is time for the rest of us…

July 19, 2016

Water is life, for people and for the river

DRBA and other locals believe it is time to change how Dolores River water is viewed and used. Contrary to…

Reading between the lines for agendas

Just a quick Google search on his name brings up multiple pages that are pro-fracking and pushing the gas and…

In climate of malevolence, simple act of competence offers perspective

Life, however, has a way of putting things in perspective and reminding us of what counts. And few things can…

Talk to your kids about drugs, alcohol

Parents influence their children’s behavior and this incident provides a timely opportunity to remind parents that research shows that youth…

Public hearing airs sensible changes to Durango’s marijuana laws

City staff members are proposing that both retail marijuana store and medical marijuana center possible hours be extended four hours…

July 17, 2016

Lachelt champions the public interest

We have done so with our votes to elect Gwen Lachelt county commissioner in 2012, and I believe we will…

Drivers need to slow down on local roads

One of the dogs ran across the road and was hit. A witness said the truck, a charcoal gray late-model…

Come together to honor God and country

When I was in elementary school, we said the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag every day. By the time…

How Durango treats law-abiding visitors

We were parked outside the restaurant next to a large truck, not uncommon in Durango, in a diagonal space that…

Fight back against dangerous meters

Many products on the market that we have been assured are safe by the Food and Drug Administration, the government…

Proposed tax hike needs clarification

This formula is consistent with the ones I’ve found on other websites. The story goes on to say that a…

Diversity is meant to destroy our nation

We are not a homogenous entity. We are made up of any number of religions, skin colors, personal heritages, predilections…

Colorado ‘at risk’ because of no primary

If he had lost a majority of votes in a primary, I would say your rationalization holds weight because he…

It is clear, the TPP should be opposed

Now that the deal has been signed, every elected official must take a public position on the TPP. The majority…

Try following God’s word and stop hating

You will also, in many churches, likely find devout lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers praying – not…