The court filing submitted on June 10 by Durango attorney Paul Kosnick, on behalf of certain plaintiffs, does not mention a well-known property tax loophole…
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: The Controversial Topic of Short-Term Rentals, from a Local Perspective
Amazingly, in Colorado, housing, a basic sheltering necessity, has become a precious commodity…
OPINION: Is Male Birth Control Near at Hand?
When male mice were given the drug orally for just four weeks, researchers found they had such a steep drop in sperm count that they became sterile…
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part Four
“There are four options under consideration by the County Commissioners regarding the policy approach they prefer for regulating Vacation Rentals in Archuleta County…”
OPINION: Open Letter to the California Wool Growers Association
Invasive species livestock (cattle, sheep and goats) that evolved off-continent (Africa), which published studies show, digest virtually all the seeds of North American plants and grasses…
LETTER: Counting Ballots Securely
I canvassed for a candidate, and I saw lots of issues…
HMPRESENTLY: And the Company with the Worst Reputation is…
That’s spot-on, but I would add that public reputation is just as important for business firms of all sizes…
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part Three
Reportedly, the phrase “Just Say No” first materialized when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, California…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Science, and Junk-Science, Regarding Masks
So it seems that mandating facemasks may have contributed to, rather than prevented, the most serious cases of COVID infection…
HMPRESENTLY: Found, At Last? The Missing Link?
Hidden away, perhaps, somewhere among the millions, or even trillions, of synapses in the brains of human beings…
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part Two
We can understand developers being in a hurry, in 2022. The national economy is acting like a roller coaster heading up the ‘lift hill’ — the initial incline before everyone starts screaming…
LETTER: Supporting Boyd Neagle for Sheriff
Boyd Neagle has the leadership experience as well to lead the department in a new direction of competency, integrity and service of the people…
OPINION: Guns and Money in Politics
As I survey the legislation, I can’t help but wonder: What in God’s name does any of this have to do with a ‘well-regulated militia?’
EDITORIAL: ‘Will Serve’… Part One
The letter then lists four requirements, including “Successful petition for inclusion for any property outside of the District boundary…”
OPINION: Looking Forward to Clean Energy
As member-owned electric cooperatives, we are committed to serving the needs of our members. And it is imperative for us to find new ways to evolve our power supply…
HMPRESENTLY: The Candidates’ Debate
If someone is running for public office, a public forum is where ideas, insights, objectives, and all, can be shared. And even tossed around, a bit…
EDITORIAL: Going to the Candidates’ Debate… Tonight, Thursday, June 16
Which candidates are willing to discuss their policy plans fully and openly, in a public forum?
OPINIONS: Using Elections to Rebuild Trust
Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our democracy, without spending any money or investing a lot of time…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Five
How about our local situation? Do Archuleta County residents, restaurants, grocery stores, and visitors truly dump 40% of our food into the Archuleta County landfill?