Opinion

Champagne stands out for work, care

At the same time, Christian recognizes that for many of the problems encountered by the police and the district attorney,…

April 13, 2016

Editorials

Focus on prevention, restoration a positive shift for 9-R

In that vein, Durango School District 9-R is proposing steps that emphasize growth opportunities over simply punishing kids for their…

April 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Caucus system results in fewer voting

Caucuses are also time-consuming, and not all are able to get off work to attend them. In our case, we…

April 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Research and vote in LPEA election

That’s why it’s so important that each and every co-op member of the La Plata Electric Association votes in the…

April 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Remember Brown’s votes in November

Unfortunately, our state Sen. Ellen Roberts jumped on the “I vote for my party, not my people” bus as well,…

April 12, 2016

Editorials

Service animal bill was flawed, but abuse is real

killed in committee Monday was flawed, but the problem of abuse is real

April 12, 2016

Editorials

Hawk Tank: Entrepreneurs, innovation central to boosting Southwest Colorado’s economy

It also highlighted the importance of Fort Lewis in the economy and culture of Southwest Colorado. That is hardly news,…

April 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Delegate backs Bernie at state convention

As a lifetime Westerner who first moved to Colorado from the state of Washington in 1974, I am concerned about…

April 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Seales’ stories are unique to Durango

I first met him in October 1958 at the age of 10. As a DHS student during the winters of…

April 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Bear hunt would fix growing nuisance

What causes heavy pregnant heifers to knock down their corral and run two miles? What slides down a hillside dragging…

April 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Drilling HDs a slap in Utes’ faces

The entire HD range, but especially the northern heights, has always been sacred to the Southern Ute people. First, according…

April 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for helping us save Francisco’s

We have always been very proud of our heritage, our restaurant and food, and have worked very hard over 45…

April 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Leaders needed to fight climate change

Climate change is real, and will only be solved by real leadership. It is time to set aside partisan politics…

April 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Festival problems are results of success

With growth comes the challenge common among film festivals, which is not being able to seat all pass holders in…

April 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

CDPHE cuts affect communities of color

The Latino vote has been on the rise for the last couple of years as we learn more about how…

April 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Champagne reasonable, tough on crime

Christian is a strong and impressive prosecutor, tough on crime while also being a reasonable man. He clearly understands when…

April 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Turner, Garcia support local renewables

I want to make sure that we are electing board members who understand the importance of fighting for our local…

April 9, 2016

Editorials

EPA, Superfund

proposes listing for Bonita Peak, setting the course for action

April 9, 2016

Editorials

Clean air: State Senate’s partisan grandstanding based soley on opposition to Obama

That is no way to run a country – or a state. The Clean Power Plan is an Environmental Protection…

April 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Foundation invests in Mesa Verde Park

In addition to financial backing, MVF also provides opportunities for in- depth exploration of the park by horseback, hiking, artisan…

April 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Oval Office can’t hold Trump’s ego

Jim Judge Durango

April 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Roberts missed chance to redeem votes

This bill, which passed the Senate on Thursday with help from Roberts’ yes vote, and others like it across the…

April 7, 2016

Editorials

Industry should notify local governments of planned wells

Rather, the group that comprised industry, local and state government representatives, and environmental and public health interests, made relatively limited…

April 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Economic approach could reduce carbon

Another strategy is to address the economy and climate directly. A fee and dividend (economic) approach can be a very…

April 6, 2016