Opinion

Guest Columns

Truth is out there for all to see in Aurora while Republicans promote a dangerous lie

Diane Carman We can argue all we want about who won the Harris-Trump debate, but there’s no question who lost:…

September 20, 2024

Guest Columns

A remedy from depression and/or anxiety is out there

cca If you’ve read any of my previous columns, you know, I struggle with depression. For 2½ years, I’ve gone…

September 20, 2024

Editorials

Our view: ‘Yes’ to reducing some vets’ property taxes

Amendment G to the state’s constitution will provide an estimated 3,700 veterans who are deemed unable to hold a job…

September 19, 2024

Editorials

A ‘yes’ to Amendment H will add breadth to judicial review board

Amendment H creates a board of lawyers, judges and citizens (four each) to evaluate charges of judicial misconduct with some…

September 19, 2024

Guest Columns

Volunteers power the Colorado Trail

Marstondu1-i-syn The Colorado Trail, an iconic 567-mile high-elevation trail that crosses the Rockies, owes its existence largely to Gudy Gaskill,…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka: A leader for all of La Plata County

As a lifelong Republican, I don’t take my votes lightly. I look for candidates who have the experience, a proven…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Put Next Step on the April ballot

Next Step would permanently change downtown Durango. Perhaps for better, perhaps for worse. Such a consequential, and a controversial, decision…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

The stealth assault

We keep hearing cries of “protect our democracy” from the Democrats and our news media does little to shed light…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Protecting democracy

A recent editor letter invited readers to explain how countywide voting for commissioners is protecting democracy. To begin, La Plata…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote down the Colorado gun and ammo tax

There’s an analogy that says democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. This is…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

A proven champion for small business

As a small-business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how Matt Salka’s leadership has positively impacted our local business community. During his…

September 18, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Public needs more information about Electoral College

The title of Mike Littwin’s Opinion page article in Sept. 8’s paper includes this startling statement: “Too bad your vote…

September 18, 2024

Editorials

Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment K

Amendment K to the Constitution would give election officials an additional week to process issue signature petitions and require publicizing…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for Paul Black to make county government work better for the people

As a water and land lawyer, I have worked closely with Paul Black for many years. Paul is a farmer,…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for education

As an educator who taught preschool through grad school, I implore you to vote for teachers and friends of education…

September 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what…

September 17, 2024

Guest Columns

Colorado’s foster kids are still worth fighting for, all these decades later

Sheri F. Shink All these decades later, I can still remember the outrage I felt the first time I sat…

September 17, 2024

Editorials

Our view: For the constitution

Abortion, yes; same-sex marriage, out; school choice, no

September 15, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Re-seat Wheeler for another term

The deadline to vote in the La Plata Electric Association election is quickly approaching on Tuesday and is worthy of…

September 13, 2024

Guest Columns

America’s nuclear ‘downwinders’ deserve justice

It’s been nearly 80 years since the first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico. Communities have been reeling ever…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Sept. 17, Constitution Day (and Citizenship Day) is the beginning of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 through 23. This year marks…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Biden and Harris got us out of Afghanistan; Trump made sure the Taliban took over

Biden’s greatest achievement was the evacuation of our troops from Afghanistan. Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump all failed to get…

September 11, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Make respect real again

Politically, I respect the gifts of conservatism and the gifts of liberalism. They each have useful contributions and ideas for…

September 11, 2024

Guest Columns

Chip sealing not appealing

Cross Those of us who live in Durango West and beyond are not happy (Bayfieldians, too). During the month of…

September 11, 2024