Opinion

Precedent for ignoring law supports Schirard

Hugh A. Towsley Durango

June 28, 2013

City Council needs policing

The cost of lawsuits against the city and council members. Many cities that have imposed similar bag ordinances are facing…

June 28, 2013

Supreme Court

Landmark cases shed light on the nature of the Roberts court

June 28, 2013

Neighbors should be notified of crop dusting

This morning, our neighbors had their fields crop-dusted. We were not notified in any way. I called my neighbor, who…

Tunnel above Silverton is not Sunnyside’s

The editorial implies that Sunnyside owns the American Tunnel, with respect to the line: “It would also give much-needed help…

Only mandatory programs reduce bag usage

The resident-initiated petition that was brought to the council two years ago included 1,000 signatures calling for a plastic-bag ban.…

County, gas leasing

Commissioners overstep in pushing for specific planning protocol

Story showed return to Sodom, Gomorrah

Remember the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexual sins, plus the entire world’s destruction in Noah’s day? Just like…

June 26, 2013

Airport should be more than place for ads

The vast majority of airports I’ve traveled through have a look common to public spaces, but only a very few…

June 26, 2013

Tax for education

system is best answer to funding question

June 26, 2013

Wilderness bill an example of cooperation

We would particularly like to express our appreciation for the efforts and cooperation of U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark…

Supporting shelter easier than starting one

I remembered the work the Volunteers of America started in Durango, and that was part of my motivation. Nearly two…

Fire season

‘Open for business,’ yes, but wildfire may now be a regular part of life in Colorado

Use state’s resources to solve its problems

We now live in a world of politics and money, not common sense. The government is spending millions on fighting…

Good Samaritan protection

cleanup efforts should go unpunished

Residents would support water restrictions

Returning to Durango, it was just as painful to see the river so low and water running down the streets…

There is nothing to fear from Muslims

Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels,…

Letter writer spot on about gun control

Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve…

Life’s little pleasures

parking meters will still allow Durango to offer the gift of serendipity

June 23, 2013

Editorial Cartoons

Media Hype

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June 22, 2013

Road needs upgrade before public access

It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists,…

June 22, 2013