Among other things, the text inspired me to revisit Casablanca, the 1942 classic directed by Michael Curtiz…
Category: Opinion/Letters
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Two
“Dr. Perry is completely committed to closing the educational inequities that plague our youth and families in low-income communities…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part Two
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…
STRONG TOWNS: Evidence of Broken Municipal Governments
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…
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part One
Just as different pupils learn differently… in a similar sense, different teachers teach differently… and different parents raise their children differently…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Evidence That Medicaid Does Matter For Americans
“Are those states which refuse the money for covering more of their lower income residents doing better, or worse, for their own citizens?…”
LETTER: In Defense of Rep. Jeff Hurd
I noticed a full-page advertisement in the Durango Herald on March 5, bashing Congressman Jeff Hurd…
EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part Two
The Town government, especially, has an interest in the reconstruction project, for several reasons…
OPINION: Being a Principal Just Got Harder
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time…
EDITORIAL: A Few Facts About the Highway Reconstruction Project, Part One
CDOT had previously announced a start date of March 17, but local business owners had urged a delay…
OPINION: Kosovo Faces Unprecedented Challenges Under Trump
Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years…
EDITORIAL: Sorry, Not a Town That Loves Kids
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…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost As If They Like War, Part One
Unfortunately, Verdun was not unique. Other battles illustrate a seeming utter disregard for massive war casualties…
OPINION: The Future of American Oil & Gas Production
“Oil and gas production hit an all-time high under President Biden…”
EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part Two
“There have been some significant changes in our federal government since January 20, 2025…”
BIG PIVOTS: Why It’s Named ‘Lee Ferry’
Recently I mentioned Lee Ferry in a story I wrote about the Colorado River wrangling. A reader sought to correct my perceived solecism…
EDITORIAL: Cutting the Budget for Forest Health, Part One
“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…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Gulf of (Your Name Here)
“The name Gulf of Mexico has been applied to the body of water since at least the late 16th century…”
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Six
It’s widely acknowledged that the highway reconstruction project will be stressful on businesses…
