Opinion

Editorials

Election 2014

Lessons in statewide results for voters and victors

November 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Make marijuana laws uniform statewide

I do believe that every county and town has a right to decide what is legal in its borders, just…

November 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Let’s give the bears a break

Marilyn Nagler Durango

November 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Hickenlooper must decide death penalty

It will not make a huge difference if it is banned, but we just need to know which way it…

November 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

We need less gun control, more rights

The accident in Arizona where the little girl accidentally shot and killed her shooting instructor could have been prevented by…

November 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to Margie Dean Gray

She has always been interested in cooperation, collaboration, and working across academic departments and the community at large including her…

November 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Give organic ordinance time to work

This is where I ask for your help. Can we, as a community, allow the wisdom of nature to be…

November 5, 2014

Editorials

Purple La Plata

Election results tell interesting story

November 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Trails 2000 needs your help

Those trails are on city, county, private and BLM lands. Trails 2000 worked with the city of Durango and La…

November 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Marijuana can help revive economy

Marijuana can also provide a lot of cellulose that can be converted into a biofuel that can do anything that…

November 4, 2014

Editorials

Dino head

‘inspiration for other artists,’ and maybe a new sport for Durango

November 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Hip surgery story is hardly new

Harry Heinz Durango

November 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Charge city residents more for recycling

Don’t get me wrong, the city of Durango has done much in the last 25 years to greatly improve the…

November 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Death penalty is not a simple issue

He had shot and killed his mother’s boyfriend (with the boyfriend’s gun) when, in front of his eyes, that man…

November 2, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Flu shots can have a downside as well

I recently had my flu shot, so I would be healthy and not miss a day of work. Instead, I…

November 2, 2014

Editorials

Vote

you have not yet, cast ballot today in critical midterm election

November 2, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Ebola another example of incompetence

This incompetence is highly visible in the nonresponse of the federal government to the arrival of Ebola in this country.…

November 2, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Event a model for other communities

The ideas in Sister Helen’s book, Dead Man Walking, were enriched by music, drama, photography, panel discussions, class presentations, and…

November 2, 2014

Editorials

Ferguson and FAA

conspired with police to limit news media’s rights

November 2, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Protect wilderness and change behaviors

Topics discussed were as moving and inspiring as the photographs. Fielder eloquently presented the importance of preserving wilderness for the…

November 2, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Commissioners averted new library wars

I began work for the Southwest regional library system in the mid-80s. On my first day on the job, Durango…

November 1, 2014

Letters to the Editor

UU clergy will assist with gay weddings

But I wanted to make clear that although a judge, Native tribal leader or the couple themselves may sign the…

November 1, 2014

Letters to the Editor

EPA wrong to approve toxic weedkiller

The EPA ignored overwhelming scientific evidence showing its harm to human health and the environment; 2,4-D has been linked to…

November 1, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Udall endorsement avoided key issues

First of all, Udall deliberately lied in his promises that everyone could keep their doctor, their insurance, etc., under Obamacare.…

November 1, 2014