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Category Archives: April 2004
Lies, damned lies and Bush politics
“These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I’ve ever seen – it’s scary.” — Sen. John Kerry “Mission Accomplished,” declared a huge banner the White House had prepared as a backdrop for President Bush’s visit to a … Continue reading
Published in April 2004, David Long
River of Sorrows: Drought strangles the Dolores
It’s been described as more of an elaborate plumbing system than a real-life natural river, its water caged, sucked and pumped away for the sake of farming and domestic use. But a revived movement is growing to promote environmental balance … Continue reading
Published in April 2004
Public-lands littering widespread
They had two choices: Clean it up, or just rename it Trash Canyon and let it go. Bureau of Land Management officials opted for the former. On Saturday, April 10, they’ll be hosting a community clean-up effort in the Cash … Continue reading
Published in April 2004
Missionary Ridge timber sale in limbo
If a tree falls in the forest, who gets it? That’s the question on many people’s minds these days when they consider the fire-damaged Missionary Ridge area near Durango. Two years ago in June, a wildfire raged across more than … Continue reading
Published in April 2004
Loose dogs wreak havoc, but penalties are few
“One who owns or keeps in his or her possession a domestic animal and has no knowledge of its vicious, dangerous or destructive habits or tendencies is not legally responsible for injuries or damage caused by such animal.” — Colorado … Continue reading
Published in April 2004
Is Kerry more than just the anti-Bush?
At a dinner party last weekend, a friend of mine announced that he had an important question to ask our host. “George,” he said, munching on a shrimp cocktail, “You have eight months to answer this, but I need you … Continue reading
Published in April 2004, janelle holden