Opinion

Sculpture could add protection of Batman

In tumultuous times like these, we, the people, need all the help we can get. It is high time that…

Animas River Trail ride reminder of paradise

What we saw was a glorious reminder of why many of us say we live in paradise. Along with the…

Dealing with Ebola

Corners has faced deadly viruses

The New ARC of HISTORY

Compromise not in Obama’s vocabulary

Our president, who is himself the original complainer-in-chief, should set the example for his critics. A Almost every sound bite…

Amendment 67 doesn’t protect women

The personhood amendment would take away a woman’s ability to make the choice to end a pregnancy when she has…

Durango visit was best holiday ever

I also enjoyed a successful book signing for my latest novel, Long Road to Happiness, hosted by my American friend…

Sculpture a great addition to collection

We all like it. It has a prehistoric look like a petrified dinosaur. Our family thinks it is a great…

Art committee could have just said ‘no’

Look at it in a new light to appreciate its value at this major intersection. Consider that each slab of…

City needs devil’s advocate

Yes, it is a very small fraction of the $67 million budgeted for city services in 2014; however, it is…

Sculpture should have had Western theme

I just returned from visiting Dillon, Montana, which has added five new, large bronze statues in Western themes: horses, cowboys,…

Sculpture representing the area is better

We are not art experts, so this isn’t meant to criticize the quality of the work. However, personally, we would…

Rock banana belongs in the junkyard

How sad that with so much local and regional history in Durango, our recent sculpture set at the U.S. Highway…

Morrissey a slam-dunk for treasurer

Allison Morrissey is running for La Plata County Treasurer. All politics aside (Allison is a Democrat; I’m a Republican), we…

Brown’s education record tells different story

Let’s take a look at his voting record. During his time as a state representative, he voted against a bill…

Water conservation

symbolic of state’s larger problem

Superintendent addresses changes at Bayfield schools

Dear Bayfield parents, guardians and community members, I hope you have had an excellent summer with time for relaxation and…

See you this weekend at the La Plata County Fair

TIMES EDITOR The La Plata County Fair offers grand opportunities for one of my favorite things ever – eating really…

Crane, Phelps families thank communities

You have done so many wonderful things for Aria Crane since her cancer came back. Taking the time to go…

County Fair

‘A seriously good time’ awaits

Young woman showed incredible generosity

Teresa Probst Durango

Nixon from 40 years out

To this day, Nixon remains the height of American political corruption. That lends perspective to today’s political climate. Most presidents…

Hindsight on CDOT projects is 20/20

Colorado Department of Transportation must have more money than it knows what to do with. This can of worms is…

‘Arc of History’

sculpture adds breadth to conversation, collection