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Category: Opinion/Letters

OPINION: Where Is Rick, When We Need Him Most?

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Post Contributor

Among other things, the text inspired me to revisit Casablanca, the 1942 classic directed by Michael Curtiz…

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EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Two

EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Two

Posted on March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“Dr. Perry is completely committed to closing the educational inequities that plague our youth and families in low-income communities…”

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It's Almost As If They Like War, Part Two

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part Two

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Gary Beatty

Now there’s the war in Ukraine. Make no mistake, it was started by Russia’s invasion — so it’s easy to fix the blame for this latest chapter…

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STRONG TOWNS: Evidence of Broken Municipal Governments

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Charles Marohn

We’re rolling out the Fiscal Health Assessment this April, aligning with tax season, to ensure that cities have a way to make sense of their own budgets…

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EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part One

EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part One

Posted on March 10, 2025March 11, 2025 by Bill Hudson

Just as different pupils learn differently… in a similar sense, different teachers teach differently… and different parents raise their children differently…

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INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Evidence That Medicaid Does Matter For Americans

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Evidence That Medicaid Does Matter For Americans

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by John Tures

“Are those states which refuse the money for covering more of their lower income residents doing better, or worse, for their own citizens?…”

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LETTER: In Defense of Rep. Jeff Hurd

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Post Contributor

I noticed a full-page advertisement in the Durango Herald on March 5, bashing Congressman Jeff Hurd…

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EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part Two

EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part Two

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Bill Hudson

The Town government, especially, has an interest in the reconstruction project, for several reasons…

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OPINION: Being a Principal Just Got Harder

OPINION: Being a Principal Just Got Harder

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time…

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EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part One

EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part One

Posted on March 6, 2025March 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

CDOT had previously announced a start date of March 17, but local business owners had urged a delay…

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OPINION: Kosovo Faces Unprecedented Challenges Under Trump

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years…

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EDITORIAL: Sorry, Not a Town That Loves Kids

EDITORIAL: Sorry, Not a Town That Loves Kids

Posted on March 5, 2025January 5, 2026 by Bill Hudson

We all have our suspicions about the type of community we live in, but there’s hardly a better way to find out, than to put something on a ballot and let the community weigh in…

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It's Almost As If They Like War, Part One

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part One

Posted on March 5, 2025March 11, 2025 by Gary Beatty

Unfortunately, Verdun was not unique. Other battles illustrate a seeming utter disregard for massive war casualties…

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OPINION: The Future of American Oil & Gas Production

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Aaron Weiss

“Oil and gas production hit an all-time high under President Biden…”

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EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part Two

EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part Two

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“There have been some significant changes in our federal government since January 20, 2025…”

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BIG PIVOTS:  Why It's Named 'Lee Ferry'

BIG PIVOTS: Why It’s Named ‘Lee Ferry’

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Allen Best

Recently I mentioned Lee Ferry in a story I wrote about the Colorado River wrangling. A reader sought to correct my perceived solecism…

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EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part One

EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part One

Posted on March 3, 2025March 4, 2025 by Bill Hudson

“We’re a 501c3. Most of our funding comes from federal grants, from various sources. Our big grant for Archuleta County was about $1 million…”

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Gary Beatty

“The name Gulf of Mexico has been applied to the body of water since at least the late 16th century…”

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EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Six

EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Six

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by Bill Hudson

It’s widely acknowledged that the highway reconstruction project will be stressful on businesses…

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