A Visit From St. Nicholas
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon ...
Our view: Retaliation
Punishment, not policy, drives Trump’s Colorado cuts
DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our view: Thank you, Katie Stewart
“If you want something done, ask a busy woman.” Lucille Ball popularized that wisdom, and Rep. Katie Stewart exemplifies it. Stewart tendered her resignation from the Durango School District...
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our view: Water is life
Water gives us plenty to enjoy and plenty to worry about. We had a lot of it in mid-October – more than three inches of rain over five days that added substantially to Lemon and Vallecito re...
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our view: Choose light
Gun violence, suicide, and the cost of inaction
DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our view: Surveillance state
Privacy matters – even in public
DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our view: BESS
Smart rules can protect public safety and progress
DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Our view: Reject Pearce
A public-lands opponent cannot lead the Bureau of Land Management
DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our view: Carrying capacity
Durango’s livability and character depend on its citizens, staff and council collaboration
DATE: Dec 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our view: Justice
Clerks defend elections against political interference
DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Our view: Unlawful
Colorado steps in where Washington fails
DATE: Nov 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials
