Opinion

‘Woman in the red shirt’ glad for survivor

My partner, Robert Reed, is a welding instructor at Southwest Colorado Community College in Cortez. He has a little apartment…

June 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Constitutional event Saturday in Bayfield

George Washington warned us of political parties in his farewell address because the Founding Fathers knew it would be the…

June 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard’s experience surpasses Smith’s

Now let’s look at Sheriff Duke Schirard’s record: The sheriff started his law enforcement career in La Plata County some…

June 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Story highlighted language shortcomings

What a shame that we in Durango cannot even begin to compare ourselves to these young polyglots. It has been…

June 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Farmers Market a boon for fresh, local food

With the Farmers Market, I can get the next best thing to my own produce. With the Farmers Market, I…

June 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Being armed is no guarantee of safety

When I point this condition out to concealed-carry advocates, the typical response is huff and puff: “I know I could…

June 18, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Instead of ‘sewer insurance,’ get a lawyer

A lot of otherwise serviceable clay or cast-iron service lines simply can’t handle this astounding level of pressure. A sewer…

June 18, 2014

Editorials

Giving the boot

City’s parking policy could harm downtown

June 18, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Treat trash responsibly during bear season

If your trash contained Hills Prescription ID dog-food cans, Wholly Guacamole packages, two old dog toys, dog hair, dryer sheets,…

June 18, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Conservative voices deserve same respect

I was led to believe progressives were tolerant of different viewpoints. That said, perhaps Harrigan can explain why people who…

June 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Women are not just vessels, they have rights

What stood out for me in the letter is that she makes no mention of the woman’s rights. Apparently, once…

June 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Veterans’ group needs to be doing better

We were not a cliché; we were serving our country. We were then instructed to pray. All veterans were assumed…

June 17, 2014

Editorials

Primary recap

voters should pick Tipton, Neal, Beauprez

June 17, 2014

Editorials

Dolores River Valley

insights might revisiting this plan hold for the Animas Valley?

June 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Colorado needs to replace its U.S. senators

Democrats (Colorado Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are co-sponsors) have never really been worried about corporations’ political contributions except…

June 15, 2014

Editorials

Adult education

new act that provides state funding, opportunities will help target group

June 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Social Security run no better than the VA

They absolutely do not care about your health or well-being as they have to confer for months with other physicians…

June 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Obama handed Taliban greatest victory

Obama has single-handedly lost two wars that America had already won (Iraq and Afghanistan), continues to ignore immigration law by…

June 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Story missed another Fulbright scholar

Sam graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in international relations. As an East…

June 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Cuts, high demand stretch VA

I suspect the current, highly publicized problems are a result of deep funding cuts, coupled with a great increase in…

June 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Ignacio also served by natural food store

Ron Schermacher Ignacio

June 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

County spent road money wisely on 250

It was an excellent use of the La Plata County road funds. Thanks to the board of county commissioners for…

June 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

The Medal of Honor is awarded, not won

This medal is awarded to those exceptional individuals who have inspired and helped those of us who served. It is…

June 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Worry about veggies more than eating beef

It’s a free country, and we have an abundance of great food compared to other countries around the world. Why…

June 14, 2014