Opinion

Vote Katie Stewart for House District 59

Serving as House District 59’s state representative has been the greatest privilege of my life. Looking to the future, we…

October 17, 2024

Our View: Reelect Matt Salka for La Plata County commissioner

Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire…

Mountain lions: Truth not myth

Jerry Apker When scientists become advocates during an election and tell you “just the facts,” you can be certain they…

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 128 increasing time served for parole eligibility

Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change…

The choice we make in this election

The recent vice presidential candidates debate offered this unaffiliated voter a chance to learn each party’s stance regarding democracy. Sen.…

Stop bans. Nurture dialogue

Dear fellow citizens, It is with deep sadness after living here and being involved with the 9-R school district and…

A candidate’s character counts!

In a few weeks, our country will have a different president and vice president Most of us have a clear…

This election, mark the reset box

I am retired after 30+ years of being a law enforcement officer at the local, state and federal levels. Like…

Election issue: Climate change multiplies threats

Are you still an undecided voter? Polls suggest that your major issues are inflation and the economy, followed by immigration…

Trump again? No thanks

The very existence of Donald J. Trump in our political system, as a president, election loser, election result denier, insurrectionist…

Please be an informed voter

This election season, please don’t let money influence your vote. As the spouse of a candidate, I’ve seen how outside…

Our View: Cleave Simpson for Senate District 6

Cleave Simpson, the fourth generation San Luis Valley farmer who has represented counties from the Valley west to the Utah…

Our View: Clark Craig for House District 59

Clark Craig has held a seat on all or almost all of the boards that shape Ignacio’s current and future…

Report estimates more than 18K Coloradans disenfranchised while imprisoned for felonies

Lindsey Toomer A new report from The Sentencing Project estimates more than 18,000 Coloradans serving time for a felony conviction…

Proposition 127 protects Colorado’s majestic mountain lions and bobcats

We are current and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners, which is the body that sets wildlife policy, including a…

Durango School District 9-R: Celebrating progress, addressing urgent needs

Karen Cheser As I start my fourth year as superintendent of Durango School District 9-R, I would like to share…

City needs reasonable cost for Schneider Park restrooms

On Sept. 17, at the regular Durango City Council meeting, there was an item at the end of the Amendment…

October 11, 2024

If my cars were running for president

My dear childless-cat-lady wife and I have two vehicles, so when we want to drive to a trailhead for a…

October 11, 2024

Marijuana and skunks: There’s a connection

Jim Crosscca Why does today’s marijuana smell like skunk spray? I am not a user, but I am old enough…

October 10, 2024

A proven leader for La Plata County

As an unaffiliated voter in La Plata County, I am writing to express my strong support for Matt Salka’s reelection…

October 10, 2024

Patriotism: Think and vote

What would a patriot do? A “patriot” – someone who loves their country and will defend it. Someone who believes…

October 10, 2024

Sign vandal: ‘Educate yourself’

To the cowardly vandal who is going around pulling out Harris signs and leaving a half-page flyer full of misinformation…

October 9, 2024