Opinion

Today’s edition has new look

I’m sure you’ve noticed that today’s paper has a new look. This is the result of our search for a…

September 25, 2014

Opinion

Come join us this weekend!

For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Measuring the growth of our economy

For 2014, we are still on the June 30, 2012, level of value based on sales trended to that date.…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Mike McLachlan supports clean energy

I especially appreciate McLachlan’s understanding that we need to move into the energy economy of the future. He knows we…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Catch League’s candidate forum Oct. 9

Those attending the forum will be able to ask written questions of the candidates. For those unable to attend, the…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Gardner’s record on environment terrible

Gardner’s environmental record in Congress is abysmal. First of all, he is a fervent climate-change denier. Gardner was one of…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb has skills to manage treasurer job

Hands down, Bobby Lieb is the candidate with those qualifications. An examination of Bobby’s career path transitioning from successful private…

September 25, 2014

Editorials

Monument land

Montezuma County takes awkward stance on legitimate transaction

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Iraq scenario akin to Groundhog Day

In the decade before he nominated himself as vice president on the Bush presidential ticket, Cheney had been attempting to…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Keep Hermosa bill true to the original

The Hermosa Creek Workgroup (a diverse group of local stakeholders) worked for years to chart a path forward for managing…

September 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Imposter posing as Cory Gardner

In another instance, the imposter is promoting contraceptives for all. The real Cory would again want it known that he…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Dismiss top-down Hermosa bill change

Anyone who has visited Hermosa Creek knows that it is not a typical “ice and rock” wilderness. Instead, it is…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey’s experience will help county

I am writing in support of Allison Morrissey for county treasurer. I worked with Allison for two years. I know…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Retain Jann Smith as county coroner

Jann Smith has served 28 years in the La Plata County coroner’s office as deputy, chief deputy and as coroner.…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Tell Tipton to respect local consensus

Laurie Parkinson Bayfield

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb always makes honest decisions

Coby Wiegert Durango

September 24, 2014

Editorials

City projects

Prioritizing is no easy task, but expenditures must make sense

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Calm traffic on Columbine and Arroyo

Although originally planned in the 1950s for light residential use, both streets are now used as arteries to access growing…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard supporters using crony politics

I worked in law enforcement for several years in this community, and my support is for Sean Smith. I have…

September 24, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Durango Natural Foods board loves co-op

Geoff Wolf, Durango Natural Foods Co-op board of directors Durango

September 22, 2014

Editorials

Ballot issues

statutory constitutional changes are worthy of close reading

September 22, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Clear choice for treasurerâ€™s job is Lieb

He has proved he has the professional skills to meet the needs of the office of county treasurer, with keen…

September 22, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Fleas are carried by many animals

Prairie dogs do carry fleas, but almost all small mammals do – rabbits, squirrels, mice, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, etc. The…

September 22, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb is the wise, responsible choice

Bobby has an outgoing style and long-term knowledge of our La Plata County culture and community, valuable attributes in public…

September 21, 2014