Opinion

Not quite protecting democracy

cca In the last election cycle, a number of La Plata County Democrats wrote letters to the editor claiming that…

November 29, 2024

Our view: Merger, tax reallocation could benefit workforce

The forensic audit of Visit Durango’s books showed nothing illegal, no one living extravagantly or pocketing any cash, only incidents…

November 28, 2024

Thanks for words of encouragement

cca To whomever recently wrote the many encouraging and uplifting words in sidewalk chalk on the river walk between the…

November 27, 2024

No excuses for unprofessional people, practices

cca I am appalled upon reading the forensic auditor’s statements regarding Visit Durango as presented by the city and the…

November 27, 2024

Democracies are weakened, face failure when citizens do not participate in them

Chris Becker In 1920, a man named David C. Stephenson came up from Texas to Indiana and resurrected the old…

November 27, 2024

Our view: Giving thanks, and a little history

The holiday season is upon us with a flurry of activity from Thanksgiving to New Years, when family celebrations, holiday…

Addressing the America First Agenda and the need for constructive dialogue

cca Response to Steve Self’s letter to the editor titled “We must defy sellout” (Friday, Nov. 22): Steve, while it’s…

Something we can all get behind

cca I believe that one bipartisian bill that all of us (maybe not the big corporations) could agree on is…

Who are the homeless?

cca I have interacted with homeless folks for several years. I have listened to community talk and I have read…

Leadership should be caring, competent

cca Should Donald Trump be successful with his deportation plan, the wave of inflation we’ve just been through will seem…

Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness

David Marston Even though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health…

Our view: Locate agencies for effectiveness, not politics

It is common for candidates-elect to flex their muscles, and their mouths, as they prepare for office, test their policy…

November 23, 2024

‘Dear Durango, I’ve been meaning to write to you …’

Jo Gibson Yes, Durango, ever since moving here last year, I’ve been meaning to write to you, tell you how…

November 23, 2024

Jared Polis wants to win back the hippies

Ezra Klein It’s such a bother when politicians have to go and complicate your clean narrative about why they’re succeeding.…

Fluoridation: True and false

cca True: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. False: The fluoride used in Durango is natural. In Durango, we add…

Neutrality and harmony in our schools

cca As a retired 9-R educator with 30 years of elementary teaching experience, I write in support of a policy…

We must defy sellout

cca I heard a comment that Trump and MAGA are the new normal. In every way, 100%, no. I aim…

Democrats deserve better from their leaders

cca I found the opinion piece by the former chairman of La Plata County Democrats tone deaf in the extreme.…

Our view: City, tribal relations could improve thanks to Councilor Yazzie

There was an unexpected moment during the most recent state legislative session when the leadership of the Southern Ute Indian…

November 21, 2024

Politics would benefit from the traits of a skilled coach, good parent or effective boss

Mike McCabecca Depending on the coach, a loss is either a nightmare or a teaching tool. Mediocre or poor coaches…

November 21, 2024

Our view: Buy a stranger a beer, and more fun from Local First

The 2025 Be Local Coupon Book is hot off the press and available around town at many of the locally…

November 19, 2024