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While investigators have not yet concluded that the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad caused the 416 Fire, it has become clear that the coal-fired engine poses a serious threat to our lands...
DATE: July 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Congressman Tipton is well aware of the fact that climate change exacerbates extreme weather events, like low snowpack and streamflow, drought and wildfire. He is aware that these extreme weather...
DATE: June 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I hope these fires all through our national forests have made people think about what a bad idea our county commissioners and the Republican representatives in Washington have to turn our most...
DATE: June 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
As the 2018 election quickly approaches, it’s time for voters to consider their choices. First and foremost, embracing “family values” has always been central to many Americans’ faith, convictions...
DATE: June 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
On June 13, KSJD had a news item on its morning edition that said the county commission had “kicked Tom out” in reference to the ongoing struggles between Montezuma County and the CSU Extension...
DATE: June 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Congressman Scott Tipton is well aware of the fact that climate change exacerbates extreme weather events, like low snowpack and streamflow, drought and wildfire. He is aware that these extreme...
DATE: June 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” Upton Sinclair captured in a few words why our current political campaign finances need...
DATE: June 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Why elect Diane Mitsch Bush to run against Rep. Scott Tipton in 2018? I’ve met Diane. She’s smart, tough and gets things done. She supports universal health care and is rated a champion by the...
DATE: June 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
You have embarked on what is likely to be the single most important decision you will make as leaders of this community. The selection of a city manager should be approached with careful thought...
DATE: June 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
This is an open letter to acknowledge, with many thanks, those 100 citizens who signed a petition circulated in Dolores, who were collectively against removal of six well-established elm trees...
DATE: June 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
In May, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, or “Farm Bill,” to reauthorize farm programs and policy as well as the Supplemental Nutrition...
DATE: June 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
It is not anti-flag, anti-anthem or anti-military. To me, it’s a peaceful and tangible means of expression to say “consider how many of my brothers and sisters of color are treated unfairly,...
DATE: June 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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