Opinion

Vote Tim Wheeler for LPEA District 4

Tim Wheeler has been an excellent LPEA director. I wholeheartedly endorse him and hope that other District 4 members will…

June 10, 2021

We connected, relieving our loneliness

People need each other. We connect with a smile, a hug, a handshake. During the pandemic, we lost these connections…

June 10, 2021

Durango missing benefits of hosting dog club events

The city of Cortez welcomed 98 dogs (yes, dogs) and their owners to Parque De Vida for an American Kennel…

June 10, 2021

Editorials

Our View: LPEA elections

McInnis, Compton, Wheeler for co-op board

Vaccine sweepstakes are unjustifiable use of taxpayer dollars

How outrageously unjustifiable to use hard-earned taxpayer funds for five state sweepstakes of $1 million each for those who have…

GOP promotes voter suppression

Regarding “Both political parties prone to suppression” (May 7) by Jack Turner: I’m sorry, Jack, not only are you wrong,…

Coram values guns over human safety

State Sen. Don Coram (R-Montrose) has been involved in bills to reduce suicides in Colorado. While this is admirable, one…

Waters should withdraw from LPEA board election

I’ve ridden the Iron Horse with Ted Compton and he is an exceptional competitor. He’s not just an amazing athlete,…

Traffic cameras needed to stop red-light runners

We have lived in Durango for 27 years, and in the last couple of years, have noticed a huge increase…

BMX qualifier event brings together, uplifts Durangoans

Today I helped at the BMX state qualifying races. (Disclosure: my grandson is racer Jack Siggins.) I worked a table…

Why not test for COVID-19 antibodies?

I have one question regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine: Why aren’t we testing for antibodies? From what I understand, it…

June 8, 2021

With help, Animas View pioneers resident ownership

As a member of the Animas View Mobile Home Park Co-op, I would like to take this opportunity to extend…

June 8, 2021

Mark Walser supports just, sustainable moves for LPEA members

I am thrilled to see Mark Walser, candidate for La Plata Electric Association District 2, stepping up to serve our…

Editorials

Our View: Train troubles

In April, we wrote an editorial about the controversy involving the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the residents…

Guest Columns

The economy is spinning its wheels – and about to take off

Paul Krugman: reach him c/o The New York Times Editorial Department, 620 8th Ave., New York, NY 10018.du1-i-syn You’re driving…

Animas High design is lacking in warmth, gathering spaces

I begin with an apology to readers for my negativity on this subject or hurt feelings this engenders. I usually…

Guest Columns

Support for Animas View Mobile Home Park supports our way of life

Benjamin Waddell I commend our City Council members for their recent decision to grant Animas View Mobile Home Park $500,000…

June 4, 2021

Vote Wheeler for LPEA for low rates

Thanks to La Plata Electric Association board and staff for pushing Tri-State to get us a rate reduction, and passing…

June 4, 2021

Humane society serves animal needs, also humans

After reading Kathryn Lee’s letter (May 19, “Thrift store charges too much”), I was reminded that we at La Plata…

June 3, 2021

LPEA election one of most important ever

If you want affordable and dependable electricity, please vote for Bill Waters, John Purser, Veronica Medina and Kholer McInnis for…

June 3, 2021

Coworker endorses Ted Compton for LPEA board

I’m voting for Ted Compton to represent District 3 (Durango) on the La Plata Electric Association board of directors. I’ve…

June 2, 2021