Opinion

New software raises questions for 9-R

How does the development of the School Vault currently affect our children’s education as teachers take precious time to test…

May 27, 2014

Iron Horse

Weather cannot be helped, but with the right call, weekend was a success

Not all dogs are service dogs

Doris Phelps Vallecito

Change and adapt, or collapse

We’re not talking just about climate change, we’re talking about the rapidity of the change and/or lack of response to…

Don’t make residents pay to dump batteries

In asking the public to pay 50 cents per pound to dispose of batteries, the city is encouraging people to…

Council cannot stand up to public opinion

More people voiced their opposition to the marijuana sales than supported it, with most of the opposition expressing support to…

Keep Durango a Colorado town with horses

So many people visit our town and enjoy the experience so much they choose to move here. Then they choose…

Memorial Day

time to honor those who sacrificed for their country

Editorial Cartoons

Best Town in America?

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Smith did not deserve lavish party

Thousands of people retire without a lavish party every day. He is not special by any means. The people of…

Civil War Ball an inappropriate event

As a white Southern man and descendant of slave owners, I have seen far too much racism disguised as celebrations…

Take time to honor past soldiers

They’ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day, however, will not be back. Whether…

Carbon limits will help at power plant

In June, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This is…

Goodbye meat, hello veggie burgers

Food poisoning by E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, if they undercook their meat. Cancer – if they heat their meat…

Ptolemy was a truly extraordinary person

Margaret absolutely was one of the most unique and special people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have…

Bring bratty crybabies to justice

You all experienced it growing up: Invariably, the playground crybaby, stingy, brat who showed up and wanted to play, but…

Animas High grateful to community

Jake Lauer, head of school, Animas High School Durango

Keep help where it’s needed: Close to home

It really hurts me and disappoints me to see that people can spend money on fundraisers for schools that have…

Doris Brennan: A ‘doer type’

She was tireless and passionate about the community she served and the causes she supported. And with that, she made…

Vacation rentals

Residents must still protect neighborhoods