Our View: Tyre Nichols: His death changes policing cca We’ve had parents of young Black men tell us they’ve had “the talk,” offering advice if pulled over by… February 2, 2023
Our View: Defunding Planned Parenthood does not serve CD-3 We were disappointed to learn that right out of the gate, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first introduced legislation was the… January 29, 2023
Our View: State of the state on housing: Need broad approach State of the state speeches are often long on promises and short on details. We get swept up in what… January 27, 2023
Our View: Shining light on meetings, costly lawsuits Here we go again. Serial records requester Pagosa Springs attorney Matt Roane gave the city of Durango an ultimatum on… January 22, 2023
Our View: BLM needs direction, bold action on conservation Locals and visitors arriving to Durango-La Plata County Airport are met with an image of Phil’s World, the iconic trail… January 20, 2023
Our View: Sports betting should benefit Utes missing out on tax revenues with contradictory laws January 18, 2023
On MLK Day: Heroes do not act alone Svante Myrickcca Every year, the arrival of the Martin Luther King holiday calls us to pause and reflect on King’s… January 15, 2023
Make sure students earn credits to graduate Tom Burriscca I have attended more than 35 graduation ceremonies and each one is special. Play along with me and… December 21, 2022
Our View: ‘Goblin mode’: Who uses Oxford’s word of the year? many, according to our unofficial poll December 9, 2022
Our View: Bulldogs put Dove Creek on map for fine football Books have been written and movies made on the alchemy and synergy – all the right players at the right… December 7, 2022
Keep murals ‘at any cost!’ As a homeowner who lives just yards from these beautiful murals, I say keep them at any cost! Give Jury… December 4, 2022
Our View: No-service tipping tough to negotiate Have you noticed tip jars in establishments where previously we didn’t leave gratuities? Liquor and retail stores, and small groceries.… November 30, 2022
Our View: Best-behavior reminders helpful in soccer, politics Courtesy photocca At a recent Durango youth soccer game, we were moved to see a sign encouraging best behavior from… November 27, 2022
Our View: Bison murals worth keeping wants them down as talk turns from appreciation to genitalia November 23, 2022
‘Deep appreciation’ to serve as sheriff I would like to thank the citizens in Montezuma County for your continued support and trust that allows me the… November 21, 2022
Our View: Frisch in D.C.: Tour de force of potential Adam Frisch flashed a smile as he walked into the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C., on Sunday before the start… November 18, 2022
Our View: Purple Cliffs trash a tipping point Letter writers have not held back feelings about the 1,000 cubic yards of trash left behind at Purple Cliffs and… November 16, 2022
Our View: Smooth elections mean conspiracies may be behind us We can’t say we’ve seen election workers in full-body armor or doing any fancy martial arts moves. But they’ve learned… November 13, 2022
Our View: Never really knew Ganahl or perceived plan Gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl cried quietly through her concession speech, paused to collect herself and showed a softness – a… November 11, 2022
