Support independent journalism

Durango’s legacy newspaper was once a thriving daily paper owned by a media family with connections to groups promoting civil rights and reproductive freedom.  

The times have changed, and the once-daily paper’s politics have shifted away from the family tradition of protecting rights and freedoms. Alarmingly, and contrary to local election results, the newspaper heavily endorsed Republicans in the regional races impacting Southwest Colorado. Endorsing Harris/Walz was a benign and meaningless gesture in light of Colorado’s status as safe blue vote for president. However, the paper’s endorsement of Jeff Hurd (R) in a close election has helped sway control of the U.S. House of Representatives toward Republican control.

The reality is that Durango no longer has a local daily newspaper. Those with direct experience, either as source or an employee, know the real stories behind the current status of the legacy newspaper and its owner.

In light of the recent election, I encourage folks to ensure their local spending (aka news subscriptions) are spent on independent journalism that is carried out by actual journalists. Sending money to Durango’s once-daily newspaper directly supports the election of the Republican House majority that has vowed to destroy civil and human rights championed by groups such as Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. 

Please consider supporting the journalistic models exemplified by the Durango Telegraph and Colorado Sun.

 – Travis Stills, Durango