Opinion

North Main

Greater attention to the other part of Main is warranted and welcome

Alinksy’s protegees run La Plata County

Taxes are going up, the Utes are going to build the new terminal because the casino brings in so much…

Synapse triggered ‘redskin’ comments

Take his recent comments on the House floor questioning why we should concern ourselves with public schools using racially denigrating…

Comprehensive plan

Planning Commission making steady progress on revising 2001 document

Birth-control funding

Legislature should invest in proven ways to reduce teen pregnancy rates

Plan ahead for fracking rigs’ return

They’ve already spent millions drilling test wells in western La Plata County, and we know the Mancos Shale contains hydrocarbons.…

Durango should show more compassion

Sherry Wilmoth Durango

‘Humane’ goes for local thrift store, too

The director transfers 50 animals to other shelters and euthanizes another 25 to contain the “problem.” Of the original 92…

Brown’s quote full of priceless irony

Davitt M. Armstrong Durango

Police should learn de-escalation skills

I want to clarify that it was not my intention to dismiss the dangers in police work. My point is…

SUCAP provides many valuable services

Scott Sallinger Durango

Attend DNF annual meeting and vote

From 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Powerhouse Museum, DNF will host its annual meeting where these questions plus…

Seeking to serve LPEA with integrity

I would like to see the board consider reasonable uses of new and emerging power supplies and technologies; see a…

Support LPOSC to preserve open space

Through conservation easements, LPOSC works with private land owners and municipalities to permanently protect open space, wildlife habitat, wetlands, recreational…

Permitted parking is a bad joke

Shiny ones, lighted and with parts that move and make happy noises. They should be painted orange – blaze orange…

Residents should not face parking fee

Geez, let’s just gate off East Third and Fourth avenues if we’re that special. The parking problem is because our…

Permitted parking would help residents

Not only can residents not park in front of their own houses, but people are not considerate of where the…

Ewing Mesa

purchase ushers in a new and hopeful chapter in a lengthy saga

Experience valuable for LPEA board

LPEA is a business, and I know how to run a successful business. After a tragic fire in 2008, Seasons,…

Support Animas City Theatre, its shows

We encourage everyone to see this documentary. Please support the Animas City Theatre. Lauren Delle and Ed Cotgageorge Durango

Procedural purity

right to shoot down attempt at circumventing committee vote

Photo inspires an idea for Ridges Basin

Susana Jones Durango

Purgatory Resort

Beware of trickery in public-land debate

“Federally managed” does not necessarily mean “accessible.” A lawsuit brought by two counties, associations and individuals currently underway in U.S…