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Ear to the ground:
“I’m running on adrenaline and 10 gallons of gas station coffee. I can’t waste that.”
– Local worker taking full advantage of the post-road trip, re-entry buzz
Lost and found
With snow in the forecast – several feet by some predictions – locals’ minds are no doubt shifting somewhat abruptly from bikes to skis. But if the trip to the gear closet or garage found your winter kit somewhat lacking, perhaps it’s time for a little bargainhunting road trip.
Sat., Nov. 2, marks the 43rd annual Unclaimed Baggage Ski Sale in Scottsboro, Ala. Touting itself as the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage, Unclaimed Baggage’s annual event draws thousands of winter sports enthusiasts and savvy shoppers to this (mostly) snow-free town in northwestern Alabama. Featured last year in the Washington Post, the sale is billed as “one of the most unique winter shopping experiences” in the U.S. –part treasure hunt, part winter celebration. In fact, the sale is so popular that priceconscious ski bums (which we’re pretty sure encompasses all ski bums) camp out in front of the store the night before the sale. Shoppers have been known to score deals on skis, boards and gear from top brands like The North Face, Patagonia and Arc’teryx. Not only is this event known for its dirtbag appeal, but it can also add sustainability to its list of upsides. As the fashion industry leans more into sustainable practices, Unclaimed Baggage considers itself a leader in the secondhand market, as all items sold come from uh, someone else’s (hopefully clean) luggage.
So why not make a trip out of it? It’s a mere 21.5 hours away and you can visit Graceland on the way. Plus, who knows? Maybe you’ll even stumble across some of your own long-lost luggage at the sale.
Taking it easy
And speaking of biking, there’s good news for those who are, shall we say, vertically averse. The City of Durango announced this week it is adding a new connector trail in the Twin Buttes system. The new trail, roughly a half mile long, will provide a more userfriendly connection between the Cliffrock Loop downhill and the Upper Twin Buttes uphill, aka “switchbacks of death.”
According to the City, the new trail will follow a more gentle, meandering alignment with wonderful views and a closer look at the cliffrock formation above the eastern meadow of Twin Buttes. And not to worry, the SOD will remain open to all you gnarly honchos out there.
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A drag queen’s guide to car cleaning
Do you remember your first vehicle? Mine was a red 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. Once owned by an older sister, it came into my possession when I was a freshman in college. Comparing it to the trucks that my family had, I felt giddy over how much more nimble and speedy it drove. I also appreciated the built-in CD player, the cloth seats in a hot climate and the little silver attachments that covered the gas pedals (which were probably super dangerous but looked cool!)
Although I was grateful to have this vehicle, washing it made me both proud and critical of it. Once the water had been wiped away by a chamois, the cosmetic flaws became even more apparent. The spoiler and roof had sun damage, small trim pieces were peeling away, and the engine light would turn on if a little water found its way into the engine bay. Without a job, I would raid my father’s automotive cleaning products, which consisted of the finest options that WalMart had to offer in 2008, including a wax whose logo is a cute little turtle with a top hat.
Now that I am a person of a certain age who also scrolls through the bowels of TikTok every night, I have gathered a few car cleaning tips-n-tricks. Warning: Use these tips at your own risk. A once-a-month drag queen cannot be held accountable for any damage, swirl marks, stains, lost fingers or overall unsightliness.
As someone who does not have a hose at home, these are geared toward those who have to visit a car wash bay. If you have a hose, most of these steps will be easy. But if we run into each other in the future, please try not to rub it in that you have BOTH a spigot and a driveway, OK?
STEP 1: Bring coins! I just spent $30 on a wash using a credit card that would have cost much less if I had cash.
shame if it spilled and ruined your copy of The Telegraph.
STEP 3: Clean wheels, wheel wells and tires first. These often get the most dirt and contaminants while driving, and it can be incredibly frustrating to finish your car only to see you forgot to do them. For those Jeep and FJ owners out there, don’t forget to clean the spare tire on the back.
STEP 4: I spray the entire vehicle from top to bottom with the high-pressure rinse to move dirt away from the vehicle, followed with a hot-soap spray.
STEP 2: Bring a 5-gallon bucket filled halfway with water. You will use this to rinse contaminants off your wash mitt, so you’re less likely to scratch your car. You can also come with an empty bucket, but it takes forever to fill it up. Although car washes do not like “bucket washing,” this is not that. And remember – drive slowly. That’s a lot of water sloshing about in your back seat; it’d be a
The hundreds of students and parents who showed up in force to protest School District 9-R’s ban on Black Lives Matter and trans-specific pride flags. 9-R temporarily suspended the ban, the result of a complaint from a parent who apparently is offended by diversity and inclusion.
It’s been a banner week in the celestial events department last week, with a spectacular display of the Northern Lights, the rare Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet, only visible once every 80,000 years, and today’s super moon.
Winter is that you? The Weather Guy says this weekend’s storm is supposed to be a big one. Bring it!
STEP 5: Use the foam spray gun to suds up the entire vehicle! Here’s where the water bucket comes in: After working on a small area, make sure to dip your wash mitt in the clean water so the little bits of grime and dirt get rinsed away. You need to work somewhat fast – you do not want to let the foam dry up, as a dry surface can easily scratch. I would recommend washing the body first, then the glass and then the plastic trim.
STEP 6: Rinse off the soap with the high-pressure rinse, followed with a spotless rinse.
STEP 7: This is relatively new but super helpful: the dryer gun! Use it to dry outside mirrors, wheels and all the nooks and crannies.
STEP 8: Use a hefty microfiber towel to dry your vehicle. Make sure to use the “plop and drag” technique, moving in only one direction.
STEP 9: Dress your wheels and plastic trim. Spray is best applied by dampening a microfiber cloth with it first instead of applying it directly to the surface. For tires, I suggest a dressing that has UV blockers in it.
STEP 10: Do you have faded black trim? Trim restorer solution will do the trick, although I recommend first cleaning your trim with a dilution ratio of 50/50 isopropyl alcohol. Wear gloves, make sure to not do it when rain is in the forecast, and don’t get any on your paint!
STEP 11: Remember to keep your microfiber towels clean! Only wash with other microfiber materials that have performed similar duties and air dry or dry on low heat.
STEP 12: Enjoy your clean vehicle! Now do yourself a favor: come check me out as Brad in this year’s rendition of the cult favorite, The Rocky Horror Show! Tickets can be found at durangoarts.org.
– Doug Gonzalez
SignoftheDownfall:
The land dispute at Chicken Creek, near Mancos State Park, between locals and the “Free Land Holders,” a Mormon sect related to Warren Jeffs that fenced off Forest Service land it claims it owns under an obscure “treaty/patent” law.
Can the election be over any sooner? Things are only getting weirder, with Donald Trump sending COVID tests to Putin, and a Trump rally-turned-cringeydance party after two attendees suffered medical emergencies and Trump did an (old) white mans’ overbite to “YMCA,” a gay power anthem.
We’ve been total slackers. Once again, the first storm of the season hits, and we haven’t even begun to think about raking.
Tramp Clamp
As we all know, the only problem with letting your thong stick out the back of your pants to achieve the classy whaletail look is that most thongs aren’t nearly reflective enough. But luckily, the online retailer yvmin.com just released a solid metal piece of jewelry called the “bowknot waist decoration art piece,” and the whale tail part is studded with 300 fake diamonds, because every woman secretly wants her butt to look like a disco ball. And these gold-plated partial panties are listed for $1,360, which totally disproves the saying that “money can’t buy class.”
Abandoning all common sense
Over the last couple of months, two questions have bothered me. First: What sort of low-life provocateur would repeatedly spread vicious lies in order to encourage his followers to hate and despise other people? He fans the flames of ignorance and inspires misguided anger by raging against his supposed enemies (meaning people who do not agree with him, nor pretend to like him) with inaccurate, deceitful and often contradictory labels like socialists, communists, Marxists and fascists. These are red meat words calculated to lead people to misguided anger, thuggery and violence for no valid reason.
I think I know the answer to the first question, as I’ve watched that same vengeful, insecure, narcissist act this way most of his adult life, especially since 2015, demeaning and insulting anyone who is not a rich, white male who agrees with him.
The second question is more of a puzzler: What sort of person would admire, support, condone and vote for this preening, cruel, immoral racist who lies as easily as he breathes? When caught in a lie, he shows no humility. Instead, he repeats the lie, and then blames everyone else for actions that for any normal person would be a source of shame. The answer to the second question eludes me. I’ve socialized with these people on good terms, and their reasons for abandoning all common sense and all decent impulses remain a complete mystery to me.
– Rhys Schrock,
Durango
Salka fights for all rural citizens
We must recognize the differences between County Commissioner Matt Salka and his opponent Paul Black. Watching forums and reading letters to the editor reveal two very distinct candidates. I recently learned that Paul Black and fellow Republican Clark Craig (candidate for HD59) support “Moms for Liberty” and “Gays Against Groomers.”
Matt Salka lives in rural Bayfield, yet comments have wrongly suggested that “rural” candidates are needed to balance BOCC. “Rural” must be code for those who would benefit from deregulations like large ranch owners, realtors, water attorneys, GOP executive members and NOT all the citizens of La Plata County. Four years ago, “rural” residents packed the fair-
grounds to protest a proposed land use code. The code we have now is a reflection of what those residents wanted – balancing growth while protecting the rural character of our county. Since then, Matt Salka has worked hard to update the code, ensuring it better serves both residents and businesses.
Matt’s commitment goes beyond land use. He directed funds to help Pine River Shares purchase a farm, providing Pine River Valley residents with year-round access to local produce. This shows Matt’s dedication to improving quality of life for all residents.
In contrast, Paul Black has the backing of those who seek deregulation, potentially leading to unchecked development that benefits a few at the expense of responsible growth.
Matt Salka is the candidate who listens, acts and prioritizes our community’s long-term future – and doesn’t support any hate groups. Vote to re-elect Matt Salka.
– Karen Pontius, Durango
CPW commissioners for Prop 127
We are current and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners, the body that sets wildlife policy, and we encourage a “YES” vote on Proposition 127. The views expressed here are our own; CPW has stated neutrality on Prop 127.
Prop 127 simply protects Colorado’s mountain lions and bobcats from highly unpopular, unscientific and unwarranted abuse and exploitation that in no way contributes to ethical outdoor recreation. Wild cats are hunted by dogs, not humans. The pack is set loose, tracked by phone and often aided by drones. It’s a long and terrorizing attack on unoffending native animals, which seek safety up a tree with nowhere to run.
A small lion-hunting industry promotes capturing the prize, guaranteeing 100% success.
This permissive environment for killing wild cats –animals not involved in any human conflict – sharply
contrasts with ethical hunting including fair chase.
Bobcats are baited with the smell of sardines or cat food in cages. The trapper then arrives to choke the caged animal to death so as not to bloody their pelt.
Trappers sell fur at auction, the first stop China. This is not hunting, but commodification of wildlife.
It’s time for change because we’re doing much more harm than good. Nearly half of lions killed every year for recreation are females. Trophy hunters are asked to look for kittens, but mothers leave their most vulnerable young behind when going out to find food.
Thirty years ago, Colorado Division of Wildlife bear biologist Tom Beck, an avid hunter, spoke out in support of Amendment 10, approved by voters to protect bears from baiting with doughnuts slathered with bacon grease and chasing them with dogs.
Beck was attacked by special interests for doing the right thing. He had no support from commissioners. His boss, Bruce Gill, was similarly attacked for good research: you cannot kill lions to solve declining deer. CPW concluded this again in a study last year.
We’re proud to carry Beck’s legacy that we can support most hunting but not all, and it’s important to see the difference. As we choose to kill apex predators for recreation, it blinds us from seeing lions as the unique biodiversity boon they are. Lions not only selectively target mule deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease but are equipped with a gut to remove CWD from the environment. CWD is the most serious risk to the future of hunting in Colorado.
There is no research or evidence to suggest that recreational hunting of wild cats brings any public benefit or solves any problem. It’s not managing populations, public safety or conflict. In fact, there is evidence that allowing lion hunting is increasing human-lion conflict
Prop 127 is based on more than a half-century of science – lion populations will stabilize, not increase, without hunting. In California, where lion hunting was banned, populations are stable, not increasing. Please join us in voting “YES” for Prop 127.
– Jack Murphy and Jessica Beaulieu, current CPW commissioners; and James Pribyl, former chair, CPW commission
LWV supports abortion rights
For 104 years, the League of Women Voters has empowered voters through nonpartisan education, engagement and litigation to ensure voters’ rights. LWV also has policy positions on matters of public interest irrespective of party politics. One such issue is reproductive
health, specifically, a woman’s right to choose her reproductive healthcare, including abortion.
The LWV of La Plata County supports embedding abortion rights into Colorado’s constitution. We feel strongly about preventing politicians and government from interfering in our most personal and private medical decisions. Currently, our state constitution lacks protections for reproductive rights. When those rights are law, but not in our constitution, they can be changed with a stroke of a pen.
Over the years, Coloradans across geographic and political party lines have defeated numerous attempts to ban abortion. By passing Amendment 79, voters will be changing the Colorado Constitution to recognize the right to abortion and prohibit state and local governments from denying, impeding or discriminating against that right. It will also allow abortion to be a covered service under health insurance for state and local government employees and for enrollees in state and local governmental insurance programs.
Across the country, laws and decisions restricting access to the full array of healthcare choices, including abortion, are equivalent to enforcing inferior medical care that disproportionately harms women.
LWV recognizes that several factors may influence a woman’s decision to have an abortion, such as rape, incest, partner violence, fetal anomalies, illness and pregnancy complications.
Passing this measure is crucial for women’s freedom, bodily autonomy and access to healthcare, including, when needed, abortion. Abortion is an evidence-based medical component of women’s health and well-being.
Passing this law is not a “yes or no” decision about having an abortion, but a vote that says the government should not be involved in the reproductive healthcare choices of women in Colorado. This law says a woman has the power to make a decision with the people she chooses: her family, faith leader and doctor – that’s freedom. LWV believes Coloradans have made clear their desire to keep government and politicians out of these decisions, and passage of Amendment 79 will represent the will of Coloradans. A threshold of 55% “yes” votes will enshrine this law into our constitution, so every vote is essential.
This measure gathered over 225,000 signatures, the most ever for a citizen-led measure in Colorado. Now it’s time to turn those signatures into “yes” votes. It’s a vote giving women sovereignty over their bodies.
– Board of Directors, League of Women Voters La Plata County
A disingenuous argument
Bob Battani’s warning (Telegraph, Oct. 3) that we will all pay if Trump deports 11 million illegal immigrants is disingenuous. In 1942, FDR reached an agreement with Mexico to supply labor for ag purposes during WWII. It was called the Bracero program, and it worked well. It was undone in 1964 by congressional Democrats who killed the program at the behest of the AFL-CIO. Seems Braceros didn’t pay union dues, but farm workers under Caesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers union would pay dues.
I would also remind Mr. Battani that in 1986 Reagan gave amnesty to almost 3 million illegals in return for a secure southern border. The Democrat Congress never held up their end of the deal.
– Dennis Pierce, Durango
Craig would do Trump’s bidding
The Durango Herald endorsement of Clark Craig, Republican candidate for State House District 59, offered several interesting comments. “Craig supports protecting and building strong families” is nothing less than quiet code for “supports public tax dollars for private and religious schooling.” Craig “supports limited government” but wants to expand childcare for working families. As a taxpayer, I’m not sure how those two square.
But most concerning to women and the men who value them, Craig stated that he “applauds the overturning of Roe v Wade.” So, while it’s sweet that the Herald “hopes he’ll respect the desires” of constituents on abortion, it’s concerning for the fertile people staring at bans if Trump and JD Vance come to office.
– Lisa Owens, Durango
Our mailbag runneth over
Due to having more letters than we can possibly print before Nov. 5, the Telegraph will no longer be accepting letters pertaining to this year’s election. Thanks to all our civic-minded letter writers out there, and we hope to see you back with our regularly scheduled programming on Nov. 7.
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Ballot Cheatsheet: Part 1
Commissioner hopefuls sound off, and what’s up with local ballot measures
by Missy Votel
With ballots in the mail and on their way to your hot little hands, it’s time for the Telegraph’s somewhat regular but in no way comprehensive election coverage.
We are going to ease into the fracas this year, with local ballot issues and races. First up is a Q&A with the candidates in the District 3 La Plata County commissioners race, incumbent Matt Salka (D) and challenger Paul Black (R).
Next, we’ll tackle the two local measures on this year’s monstrous ballot: 4ASchool District 9-R’s $150 million bond and 1A - La Plata County’s Lodger’s Tax Reallocation. Please note, the county lodger’s tax question will only appear on ballots to county voters; city residents will not vote on it.
■ Matt Salka (Incumbent / Democrat)
Day job: La Plata County Commissioner, Chair
My superpower is: Bringing people together to solve complex problems, especially when it comes to issues like broadband access, housing and infrastructure.
When I’m not working, I am: Enjoying the outdoors, camping, boating and spending time with my family.
Most recent binge watch/listen: “Silo”
Favorite thing about La Plata County: The close-knit community and the incredible natural beauty that sur-
rounds us.
Least favorite thing about La Plata County: The housing affordability crisis that makes it hard for working families to stay in the area.
Why are you running for county commissioner: I’m running for reelection because I’m passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the people of La Plata County. Over the past few years, I’ve worked hard to tackle the issues that matter most to our community – workforce housing, infrastructure improvements, childcare services and expanding broadband connectivity to rural areas. We’ve seen significant progress in creating new
workforce housing units, and securing nearly $60 million for critical road improvements for expanding lanes from Elmore’s Corner to CR225A. Additionally, projects like the weather radar station, which provides accurate forecasts for our region, and the LPEA Sunnyside solar garden, which helps power local homes while offsetting energy costs. These are real, tangible wins for La Plata County, but there’s still more to be done.
Looking ahead, I want to continue focusing on addressing our childcare crisis and pushing for increased support for working families. I’m also committed to updating our land use codes to reflect
the growth and changing needs of our community while protecting what makes our region special. My goal is to ensure that La Plata County remains a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable place for all its residents, from the families who have lived here for generations to the new ones just arriving.
With your support, we can continue to build a future that works for everyone in La Plata County.
■ Paul Black (Republican) Day job: Rancher
My superpower is: Listening and creative problem solving.
When I’m not working, I am: Enjoying the outdoors with my family.
Most recent binge watch/ listen: I don’t watch television during the summer, but in the winter I watch “Outdoor Boys” on YouTube with my kids.
Favorite thing about La Plata County: The beauty of our open space and access to outdoor activities for everyone. The community focus on shopping local and supporting small businesses.
Least favorite thing about La Plata County: Cost of living.
Why are you running for county commissioner: I’m running to make government work for the people by making life more affordable in La Plata County through: good-paying jobs, access to small business growth, decreasing fees for residents and
Matt Salka
Paul Black
process improvements to our land use code. My extensive small business and conservation experience will cultivate balance and creative budgeting tools to help decrease costs for all La Plata County residents.
■ Ballot Issue 4A- Durango School District 9-R Bond
The skinny: The measure asks voters to approve a $150 million bond issue for building upgrades and affordable housing for teachers. Namely, the money would be used to build a new elementary school at Three Springs and repurpose Florida Mesa for teacher housing or a central operation hub for school buses. In the latter scenario, this would open up the existing bus area on Highway 3 to pursue a “strategic partnership” to solve affordable staff housing.
In addition, the district would use funds for school maintenance such as: plumbing, roofing and safety/security; technology; new furniture; additions to the SOIL learning lab at Riverview Elementary School; and installation of LED lights and other energy efficient upgrades.
Why: We have TABOR and the wretched-sounding “Budget Stabilization” factor to thank for the shortfall in school budgets around the state. Without going too far into the weeds, these two onerous entities have conspired to create a $10B shortfall in funding for Colorado schools since 2010 – 9-R estimates it is due more than $60M.
At the same time, the average age of school buildings in the district is 43 years, with a growing list of deferred maintenance, outdated furniture and classroom equipment, and inefficient buildings with high energy costs.
In addition, the district has had a hard time attracting
Three Springs will be home to a new elementary school if the Durango School District 9-R bond passes in November. The school will take the place of Florida Mesa, which will be repurposed.
and retaining teachers. The average rent cost in Durango is $2,500, yet teachers’ salaries start out at $52,000, meaning teachers potentially pay more than half of their annual earnings in rent.
The bond measure, which would be overseen by a committee, would not only better prepare students for the future but ensure a stable workforce.
Cost: Owners of a home valued at $500,000 would pay an extra $14 per month in taxes, or $168/year.
How we’re voting: Yes. With the state hamstrung
by TABOR, it is up to local communities to step up and fill the gap in school infrastructure spending. $150M will go a long way to bring schools into the future and help with the teacher housing crunch.
■ Ballot Issue 1A – Expansion
of Use
of County Lodger’s Tax (county voters only)
The skinny: Historically, Lodger’s Tax revenues have been used for tourism marketing and advertising. However, in 2022, the state Legislature passed a bill allowing counties to expand the use of these lodger’s tax funds, with voter approval. Under the law, up to 90% of lodger’s tax can be used for workforce housing and childcare.
The La Plata County measure would reallocate 70% of lodgers tax proceeds in the county (not the city), currently about $1 million a year mostly from vacation rentals, to housing and childcare.
Why: Many service- and tourism-related businesses in the area face increasing challenges in finding workers due to a lack of affordable housing and childcare. La Plata County has about 2,200 children under the age of 5 but only about half the number of spots in licensed childcare centers. For infants, the numbers are even worse, with an estimated 500 infants and only 80 licensed infant slots.
Meanwhile, the median home price is around $800,000, but the average household income, according to the 2022 Census, is $82,000.
How we’re voting (well, if we could vote on it): Yes. It doesn’t make sense to promote tourism but not have any workers to run the tourist and services economy. This will help – and best of all, it’s paid by outof-town visitors. ■
Western lament
Red-leaning states are abandoning pragmatic conservatism
by Jonathan Thompson
This summer, the Biden administration offered Wyoming $35 million to help the state plug and clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. When Wyoming turned down the cash, it seemed hard to believe.
It could cost the state more than twice that amount to reclaim its 1,000 or so defunct wells that remain unplugged. Economists have also warned that market forces will continue to diminish the state’s main revenue source –severance taxes on fossil fuels.
That’s not all. Last year, Wyoming turned down federal money for electric vehicle charging stations. Then, when Gov. Mark Gordon refused to take part in the EPA’s pollution-reduction program, the state lost tens of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Meanwhile, the state is spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars on lawsuits seeking to eviscerate Biden administration rules aimed at protecting the environment and human health and mitigating harmful effects of climate change.
It’s all part of a disturbing shift among Western Republicans and the states they dominate. They are veering away from the more pragmatic conservatism of Teddy Roosevelt or even Ronald Reagan, and into the hard right, anti-government quagmire.
Gov. Gordon has been swept up in this shift. Gordon was born in New York City and grew up on the family ranch in Kaycee, Wyo. He registered as a Republican at age 18, attended Vermont’s Middlebury College, then came back to Wyoming to continue ranching. At the same time, he pushed back on the coalbed-methane drilling boom that was ravaging his state, a fact missing from his official biographies.
Gordon’s activism included serving on environmental groups’ boards, and he went on record attacking the energy
liner Harriet Hageman – who would later unseat Liz Cheney.
As governor, Gordon has acknowledged human-caused climate change and supported clean-energy development, while also looking to keep the fossil fuel industry afloat by pushing carbon capture rather than closing coal plants or regulating drilling.
He was forceful and eloquent in condemning the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, tweeting: “Interfering with the peaceful transfer of power is an affront to the very Constitution that has made our country what it is. I believe America will not – cannot – stand for this assault on our democracy.”
This centrism has played well with voters. Gordon easily won a second term in 2022. But the radical right-wing, climate-denying branch of Wyoming’s Legislature, the Freedom Caucus, has relentlessly blasted him for it.
In purple states, such as Arizona, the radicalization of the GOP has been met with backlash from moderates, who can seek refuge in a growing Democratic Party. But in Wyoming, newcomers fleeing more liberal states are turning the Legislature a deeper shade of red, lending power and members to the Freedom Caucus.
The Wyoming governor has struggled to hold his ground. His rhetoric on Biden’s purported “war on fossil fuels” –and the state’s legal challenges to common-sense environmental protections –have grown more strident, even though Gordon knows full well that market forces, not regulations, are behind the industries’ decline.
industry for turning Buffalo into “the place that stinks on the way to Casper.” Nevertheless, he later worked for an oil company as its conservation director.
He still straddled the fence politically, donating to both Republican and Democratic candidates and committees on a state and national level during the 1990s and early 2000s. But he was not an anomaly; this sort of ideological flexibility was once common in Western states.
When Gordon ran for Congress as a moderate in 2008, he said both the Re-
publican Party and the Sierra Club had “gotten off track,” with the GOP moving too far to the right and abandoning Roosevelt-style conservationism. He said environmentalists also became less willing to compromise, particularly on public-land grazing issues.
Gordon ended up losing the primary to hardliner Cynthia Lummis – now a U.S. senator – after she attacked Gordon for his environmental ties and bipartisan tendencies. But Gordon stuck to his relatively moderate stance when he ran for governor in 2018 and defeated hard-
The intent here is not to heap criticism on Gordon; he gets enough of that from his party members. Rather it is to lament the imminent extinction of the moderate, conservation-leaning, pragmatic Western Republican.
Think of all those missed opportunities. In today’s political climate, Gordon either must adapt or be thrown out of office, and that’s not good for Wyoming or the West.
Jonathon Thompson is a contributor to writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is the editor of The Land Desk and an author and journalist. ■
The Powder River runs through Wyoming’s largest coal-bed methane gas field. Due to increasing pressure from the far-right wing of the state Legislature, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon turned down $35 million from the federal government to help clean up orphan wells in the basin. / Photo by Dustin Bleizeffer/WyoFile
Gov. Mark Gordon
The next level
Sitting down with local electronic/dance DJ Danny Kurz
by Stephen Sellers
Greetings, dear readers! I am writing this column from Amsterdam in anticipation of this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event – a weeklong conference and party dedicated to all things dance music (think “house” and “techno”). Artists, producers, DJs and industry leaders all converge after the tourists have left to host talks, network and, of course, dance.
Like communities all over the world, Durango has certainly hosted its fair share of dance music artists/events over the last 30 years, especially thanks to Eugene Salaz at the Animas City Theatre. Shout-outs to local artists include Brian Ess, Spark Madden, Posh Josh and BabyDel. However, there’s always been plenty of space for other entrepreneurial-minded dance music lovers to take things to the next level.
Enter Danny Kurz, one half of the killer DJ duo “RED.” I sat down with Kurz, a talented yet humble DJ in his own right, who is keen to throw the best parties in Durango. Be sure to catch RED and BabyDel at the Animas City Theatre on Oct. 31 for the town’s biggest Hallow’s Eve party.
SS: Give us a quick bio overview – where did you grow up?
DK: I grew up in Indianapolis, went to Indiana University and studied finance. I was a pledge in a fraternity, and I did not want to do pledge-driving or work the bar, so I became the DJ.
SS: How did you find your way to Durango?
DK: I came to Durango to visit friends and was only supposed to be here for a weekend. But, my friends and I threw a rave out in Gooseneck State Park in Utah … that was kind of my first experience throwing an event. I ended up staying after my landlord invited me to his place to watch Billy Strings. My landlord’s 68 years old. His wife is 70, and we’re watching Billy Strings up on a big screen. And I was like, “I love this place.”
SS: What have been some of the more notable events you’ve curated in Durango?
DK: On July 1 of last year, my buddy, Ryan, had just moved to town. We decided to do a rooftop party at my condo. We threw this party, and my landlord was there, having a great time, he and his wife. We had probably 80 to 100 people on my roof right here on Main Ave. in Durango. We met so many people from that event, and we’ve just kind of continued down this path … including our first profitable event, The Baked Boogie at Tico Time this last April.
SS: As an artist and event organizer, what are your dreams?
DK: I see a huge market down here, a niche that needs for music, especially electronic music. I have a vision for it … I want to see people from all backgrounds wanting to come and feel safe at our events. Making a huge profit isn’t my primary goal. I have a full-time job. My goal is to keep curating these events and grow this community. And long-term goals would be to have a festival that goes year after year that I can say I was a part of starting.
SS: Tell us about working with Thomas Biaggi at
the Black Heron Lounge in Durango. This is a new club space, located behind Hermosa Coffee Co., and the first sound system you’ve developed for a brick and mortar location.
DK: I lived right above his business, and so we came to know each other. I heard he was opening the Black Heron Lounge, and we met and talked. We need a community space here in Durango to throw awesome events, and we found a way to do it for a great deal. We have probably the best sound system in Durango outside of the ACT. I think we have the best lighting system of any bar. Emerson Smith deserves all the work in the world. That kid works his behind off.
SS: Before you go, plug your upcoming show! DK: We will be playing at the ACT, opening for BabyDel. It’ll be pretty sweet – a bit of a mix between Space and Dune. ■
DJ Danny Kurz at the controls. Kurz is one part of the local dance DJ duo RED, which opens for BabyDel at the ACT on Halloween, Oct. 31. / Courtesy photo
Thursday17
Recovery Yoga, free class series, 4:30-5:45 p.m., Thursdays thru Nov. 21, Smiley Building. Registration at innerpeaceyogatherapy.com
Halsey Berryman’s “Birds Eye View,” opening reception, 4:30-6 p.m., FLC Art Hall Gallery
Rob Webster plays, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing World HQ, 225 Girard St.
Plant Identification, presented by City of Durango Ranger Tosh Black, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Rec Center
The Cult Federation of Mancos’ Anniversary Party with screening of a cult Halloween classic, doors 6 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave., Mancos
Adam Swanson plays, 6 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Andrew Schuhmann plays, 6 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Poetry Open Mic, 6-7:30 p.m., Durango Sustainable Goods, 1259 Main Ave.
Literary Festival Poetry Reading and Q&A with Kinsale Drake and Lily Painter, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave.
Nerds Night Out Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EsoTerra Ciderworks, 558 Main Ave.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1330 Camino del Rio
Drag Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave.
BoomBox with Future Joy, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr.
“Continuum: Five Women Artists” opening reception featuring Mary Ellen Long, Ilze Aviks, Louise Grunewald, Leesa Zarinelli Gawlik, Andrea Martens, 59 p.m., The Recess Gallery, Studio &, 1027 Main Ave.
Downtown Balloon Glow, 6 p.m., 500 block of Main Ave.
Literary Festival Kali Fajardo-Anstine in Conversation with Kirbie Bennett, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave.
A Spooky Night at the Pumpkin Patch, 6-8:30 p.m., Falfa Pumpkin Patch, 54 CR 221
Agave plays, 6-9 p.m., The Tangled Horn, 275 E. 8th Ave.
Kirk James Band plays, 6-9 p.m., Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 CR 501, Vallecito
Adam Swanson plays, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Dustin Burley plays, 6-9 p.m., Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Smelter Mountain Boys play, 7 p.m., 11th Street Station, 1101 Main Ave.
Merely Players Studio presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Dr.
Animas Valley Balloon Rally, 7-9 p.m., Hermosa Meadows Road
Gothla Belly Dance Show & Dance Party, 710 p.m., Durango Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave., 9th St. Entrance
iBongeziwe Mabandla w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga, presented by iAM Music, 7-10 p.m., Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave.
“Come Back to Earth” Tribute to Mac Miller, 8 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Dr.
Stand Up Comedy, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Ste. F
Durango Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., TBK Bank parking lot, 259 W. 9th St.
Zia Four Corners Cyclocross Series Race No. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Smith Fields, FLC
Literary Festival Storytelling Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Durango Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave.
Fall Fest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Durango Nursery & Supply, 271 Kaycee Lane
Frank ‘N Stein fundraiser for the Be Frank Foundation, 12 noon-6 p.m., Joe Stephenson Park, Bayfield
Youth Art Festival and Makers Market, 1-4 p.m., Buckley Park
“Spirits with the Specters,” a walking tour of Durango’s haunted underground, 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., fundraiser for Durango Education Foundation
Downtown Balloon Glow, 6 p.m., 500 block of Main Ave.
Yes, No, Maybe plays, 6-9 p.m., The Tangled Horn, 275 East 8th Ave.
Matt Rupnow plays, 6-9 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Adam Swanson plays, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Merely Players Studio presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Dr.
Afrobeatniks with special guest Etienne Tolno, 7 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave., Mancos
Steve Labowskie and the Smelter Mountain Trio play, 8 p.m., Lounge 49,Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio
Sunday20
Ranger-led Tour of Yucca House, 9 a.m., Mesa Verde National Park. Register at 970-529-5037.
Apple Cider Pressing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 CR 203
Irish Jam Session, 12:30-3 p.m., Durango Beer & Ice Co., 3000 Main Ave.
Merely Players Studio presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Dr.
Board Game Sundays, 2 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Snowy Plovers, aka Shanti Savage and Erik Nordstrom, play, 4-6 p.m., Mancos Brewing
Weekly Peace Vigil & Rally for Gaza & Palestine, every Sunday, 4 p.m., Buckley Park.
Blue Moon Ramblers play, 6-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Ben Gibson plays, 6-9 p.m., The Office, 699 Main.
Monday21
Free Strength and Balance Yoga for cancer survivors, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. Register www.cancersupportswco.org/calendar/
Spoketober Womens Group MTB Ride, all levels, sponsored by VNTRbirds and Every Oedal, 5 6:30 p.m., meet at Santa Rita Park
Happy Hour Yoga, 5:30 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.
Randy Crumbaugh plays, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Leah Orlikowski plays, 6-9 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
AskRachel
The two-day rule, closet closeness and PSLoser
Interesting fact: Starbucks finally introduced (a minuscule amount of) pumpkin puree to their PSLs in 2015. Gourd for them.
Dear Rachel,
I got my windshield replaced the other day. They said to leave the tape on, no car washing and to crack a window for two days. You’re telling me we don’t have better glue than this? Do cars sit in factories for two days while their windshields set? And what happens if it rains on my new windshield in less than two days? Do I have to start over?
– Glass Ceiling (and Wall)
Dear See-through,
They told me that too, when I got a new windshield. “Crack the windows a quarter inch.” That’s a really big crack, and it means that as soon as I get a new windshield, I need a new window. “What happened to your window?” they asked me. “You told me to crack it!” I said. And guess what? They stopped asking me to crack my windows.
– Shattered, Rachel
Dear Rachel,
I have always hung my clothes the proper way – spaced out so they don’t touch. This is the whole point of hanging, so they don’t
Singo with Devin Scott, 6 p.m., Grassburger South, 360 S. Camino Del Rio
“Colorado Foods Act: Make and Sell Homemade Foods” free talk by La Plata County Extension’s Nicole Clark, 6:30 p.m., Animas Valley Grange, 7271 CR 203
Tuesday22
The Black Velvet Duo plays, 5-7 p.m., Lola’s Place, 725 E. 2nd Ave.
Rotary Club of Durango presents Mesa Verde National Park Superintendent Kayci Cook, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.
Sean O’Brien plays, 6-9 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Starlight, 937 Main Ave.
Wednesday23
Free Restorative Yoga for cancer survivors, 9:3010:45 a.m., Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave. Register www.cancersupportswco.org/calendar/
“Biggest Bang for Your Buck: Smart Energy Solutions for Your Business,” presented by LPEA and 4CORE, 12 noon-1 p.m., LPEA, 45 Stewart St.
wrinkle. Jammed up clothes will wrinkle. But now my partner and I are talking about moving in together, and she thinks I’m being ridiculous because I require more closet space than her with her smushed up clothes. Please tell her I’m doing this right.
– Hanging by a Thread
Dear Clothes Encounters,
Who hangs their clothes so they don’t touch? You don’t have to pack them in like passengers on an airplane, but clothes are absolutely allowed to touch. More than that, you need to be able to share freaking closet space with your partner. Actually, the more I think about this, it’s turning into a ginormous red flag. Run, girl, run!
– Threadbarely, Rachel
Dear Rachel,
Did you know that pumpkin spice doesn’t actually contain pumpkin? What freaking devilry is this? All these years I just assumed I was getting a bit of orange squash every time I bought a pumpkin spice latte or a pumpkin spice whatever, because everything comes with pumpkin spice now, including probably houseplants and furniture. But no, it’s all a big fat orange racket.
– Pumpkin Scammed
Donny Johnson plays, 5:30-9 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.
Terry Rickard plays, 6-9 p.m., The Office Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave.
Halsey Berryman’s “Birds Eye View,” art exhibit thru Nov. 21 4:30-6 p.m., FLC Art Hall Gallery
Upcoming
“Given Time: Sensory Aesthetics of Reclamation,” opening reception, Thurs., Oct. 24, 4:306:30 p.m., FLC Center of Southwest Studies.
Animal Tracking and Tracks, presented by City of
Email Rachel at telegraph@durangotelegraph.com
Dear Jack-o-Lacking, Pumpkin spices are spices that go WITH pumpkin. It would be weird, for instance, for steak seasoning to have steak in it. If you made me steak seasoning latte, I would expect coffee enhanced with garlic & onion and so on. Maybe a bit o’ smokiness. But nothing that ever moo’ed. Well, except for the milk. I mean, do you think your windshields are made with real wind? (I mean, normally. Mine are made mainly of wind, once I’m done cracking them.)
– Well spiced, Rachel
Durango Ranger Tosh Black, Thurs., Oct. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Rec Center
Compañeros Fiesta for a Cause, Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds
Grand Opening of Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, Fri., Oct 25, 5-8 p.m., 465 Goddard Ave., Ignacio
Monster’s Ball, Sat., Oct. 26, 8 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Ste. F
Three Springs Fall Festival, Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Three Springs Plaza
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FreeWillAstrology
by Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): As a young adult, I lived in a shack in the North Carolina woods. I was too indigent to buy a car or bicycle, so I walked everywhere. Out of necessity, I discovered the practical power of psychic protection. I envisioned myself being surrounded by an impenetrable violet force field and accompanied by the guardian spirits of a panther, wolf and bear. This playful mystical practice kept me safe. Though I was regularly approached by growling dogs and drunk thugs in pickup trucks, I was never attacked. Now would be an excellent time for you to do what I did: put strong psychic protection in place. You’re not in physical danger, but now is a good time to start shielding yourself against people’s manipulative gambits, moods, emotional immaturity and careless violations.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dear Rob: I once heard you say that the best method for solving any dilemma is to sit silently, calm my mind and listen for the ‘still, small voice of the teacher within me.’ I have tried your advice, but I have never detected this voice. What am I doing wrong? – Deprived Taurus.” Dear Taurus: Here’s how to become available for guidance from your inner teacher. 1. Go someplace quiet, either in nature or a beloved sanctuary. 2. Shed all your ideas and theories about your dilemma. 3. Tenderly ask your mind to be empty and serene as you await an intuition. 4. Feel gratitude for each breath as you inhale and exhale. 5. Visualize your inner teacher smiling. 6. Make yourself expectant to receive an insightful blessing.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the parlance of people who love to trek in natural places, a “cobbknocker” refers to a hiker who precedes you and knocks down the spider webs crossing the trail. I would love for you to procure a similar service for all your adventures in the coming weeks, not just hiking. See if you can coax or hire helpers to clear a path for you in everything you do. I want you to be able to concentrate on the essentials and not get bogged down or distracted by trivial obstructions. You need spaciousness and ease.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you are at your best, you nurture others but don’t smother them with excessive care. You give your gifts without undermining your own interests. You are deeply receptive
and sensitive without opening yourself to be abused or wounded. In my astrological estimation, you are currently expressing these qualities with maximum grace and precision. Congratulations on your ever-ripening emotional intelligence! I trust you will be rewarded with grateful favors.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here’s the deal that life is offering: You temporarily suspend your drive to possess crystalline certainty, and you agree to love and thrive on ambiguity and paradox. In return, you will be given help in identifying unconscious and hidden factors at work in your destiny. You will be empowered to make confident decisions without needing them to be perfect. And you will learn more about the wise art of feeling appreciative reverence for great mysteries.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I once had a Virgo girlfriend. She was talented, hardworking, organized, health-conscious and resourceful. She also hated it if I neglected to put the jar of honey back in the cupboard immediately after using it. She would get upset if I neglected to remove my shoes as soon as I entered the house. Her fussy perfectionism wasn’t the reason we ultimately broke up, but it did take a toll. I hope you will mostly keep fussy perfectionism to yourself in the coming weeks. It’s fine if you want to indulge it while alone, but don’t demand that others be equally fastidious. Providing this leeway will serve you well in the long run. You can earn slack and generate good will that comes in handy when you least expect it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Bulboid corpuscles are specialized nerve cells in your skin that can experience intense tactile pleasure – more so than any other nerve cells. They are located in your lips, tongue and genitals. These ultra-sensitive receptors will be turned on extra high in the coming weeks. So will their metaphysical and metaphorical equivalents. I predict you will gather in more bliss than you have in a long time. Please give yourself permission to exceed your usual quota.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Once upon a time, you were more hazardous to yourself than you are now. I’m pleased about the progress you have made. It hasn’t been easy. You had to learn mysterious secrets about dealing with your inner troublemaker. You had to figure out how to channel it into benevolent and healing trouble. There’s still more work to be done, though. Your inner troublemaker isn’t completely re-
deemed and reformed. But you now have a chance to bring it more fully into its destined role as your ally and helper.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I predict that your past will soon transform. You may discover new details about old events. Stories you have told about your history will acquire new meanings. You will be wise to reinterpret certain plot twists you thought you had figured out long ago. There may not be anything as radical as uncovering wild secrets about your true origins – although I wouldn’t discount that possibility. Expect a surprise or two. I suspect you will ultimately be pleased to revise your theories about how you came to be the resilient soul you are now.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Of all astrological signs, Capricorns are least likely to consult horoscopes. There are many skeptics among your tribe who say, “Astrology is irrational and illogical.” My research also suggests, however, that a surprising percentage of Capricorns pretend not to be drawn to astrology even though they are. They may even hide their interest. It doesn’t affect me. I love you as much as the other signs, and I always give you my best effort. I suggest in coming weeks, you do what I do: Give your utmost in every situation, even if some people are resistant or doubtful. Be confident as you offer your excellence.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are ready to graduate to a higher octave of maturity and wisdom about everything related to love, romance and sex. It will be instructive to meditate on your previous experiences. I invite you to ruminate on the following questions. 1. What important lessons have you learned about the kind of togetherness you want? 2. What important lessons have you learned about the kind of togetherness you don’t want? 3. What important lessons have you learned about how to keep yourself emotionally healthy while in an intimate relationship?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Are you longing to feel safe and unperturbable? Are you fantasizing about how perfect life would be if you could seal yourself inside your comfort zone and avoid change? I hope not! You are due for a phase of experimentation and expansion. You will thrive on the challenges of big riddles and intriguing teases. Take full advantage of this fun opportunity to hone your intuition and move beyond random guesswork. For extra credit: Prove the theory that it’s possible to cultivate and attract good luck.
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