Opinion

Editorials

Marijuana licensing

gives existing growers a big leg up in recreational business

February 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Legislative Lowdown to answer questions

Marilyn Brown, secretary of League of Women Voters of La Plata County Durango

February 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Tipton should sponsor campaign reform

The Government By The People Act matches small-dollar donations (less than $150) with public funds 6 to 1, so that…

February 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Obama’s address reminiscent of Hitler

When Hitler spoke, the Reichstag stood and cheered him. Tuesday night, it was the replay of Hitler (Obama) with the…

February 12, 2014

Editorials

Positive legislation

food donation credit, four-year community colleges will benefit Colorado

February 10, 2014

Editorials

Fracking flap

study does not prove anything, especially not one as flawed as CU’s may be

February 10, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Logic shows all Coloradans as pot addicts

Do you not realize that your neighbors and co-workers and people you conduct business with are using pot all the…

February 10, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sun’s free energy is too much to waste

Ryan McHugh Denver

February 10, 2014

Editorials

Gun range(s)

or larger shooting facility could help law enforcement, public

February 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Don’t ban devices, but study health effects

As one of those targeted, the cartoon fails to grasp our true objective: My colleagues and I do not encourage…

February 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Story glazed over educatorâ€™s role

To have his accomplishments and commitment to Animas glazed over in a meager sentence discussing solely what his job description…

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Young lady shows true Broncos colors

All of us adults who had been whining about our team were just shown what a true fan is –…

February 8, 2014

Editorials

Solar energy

Bipartisan bill is an example of how seemingly small steps can matter

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

With officials’ pay, raise Medicaid payments

By increasing payments for treating Medicaid patients, more doctors and other providers would be able to treat those on Medicaid…

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Obama doesn’t respect the Constitution

A large percentage of the population doesn’t want much to do with Obamacare because the authorities have continually misled us…

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

United, not Starbucks, is airport’s problem

If that were to be possible, stranded passengers at the airport might not miss having a Starbucks. Jackson Clark Durango

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Measure would even county representation

Senate Bill 84 would give the voters of La Plata County an opportunity to change the way they elect their…

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Pot-etiquette story celebrates substance

Gaze at the beautifully laid-out silver tray of pot-laced goodies – how enticingly beautiful and exciting. Look at the exaggeratedly…

February 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Udall voted to let the U.N. take our guns

In a 53-46 vote, the Senate narrowly passed a measure that will stop the United States from entering into the…

February 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

People who own guns kill lots of people

However, the sheer magnitude of the carnage (several dozen Americans per day) would be more readily appreciated by all of…

February 5, 2014

$Magazine lists interesting fracking facts$

Letters to the Editor

Magazine lists interesting fracking facts

“Millions of cubic meters of water used by tar sands companies in 2011 from the Athabasca River alone: 370” (Source:…

February 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Ellen Roberts deserves pat on the back

During each of her terms as state representative and now senator, she has consistently proved that she can rise above…

February 5, 2014

Editorials

Pine River Library

Community hub draws top national honors

February 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Private campground operators should lose

Just for the record, I believe it was the Canadian Usurper, who now represents a bunch of Texans in the…

February 5, 2014