Dolores is too great for hurtful words

Sheriff Dennis Spruell said it best recently, we live in glass houses.That statement could not have been more true than it is today.Homosexuality is on everyone's minds locally and nationally....

DATE: Jan. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Dolores is committed to a safe learning environment

Providing Dolores students with a safe learning environment is one of our top priorities. The safety and security of our students and staff has risen to the forefront of our daily thinking in this...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Five ways to improve school board meetings

Dear Editor:As a former member of the Dolores Board of Trustees and a former Mayor of Dolores I can attest to a few things I learned along the way about our community and the way our community...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Civil rights under assault at DHS

Benjamin Franklin once wrote that "Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are." Well, I am outraged and I hope that you are as well. The Dolores High...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

A dream of being able to be who you are

I have a dream that one day we will all be able to live in a world with less fear. Every day people are pushed around for what they look like, what they wear, how they choose to express their...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Is Dolores a hotbed for hate?

Dear Editor,If you were to believe the TV reports of last Tuesday's school board meeting one would think that bands of racists were charging down the streets with Confederate Flags tattooed to...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Be the change you wish to see in the world

Beginning a new year means, for some people, trying to make changes in their lifestyle, health or personality. We call these changes "New Year Resolutions." Well, I have to tell you, I'm not good...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Dolores Chamber to offer social media class

As a benefit for being a chamber member we are offering our 1st ever Facebook and Social media class. It will help businesses find more ways to market and promote their business in a cost effective...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

The value of community news

As you walked up to today's newspaper stand, you may have grumbled a bit as you reached into you pocket for another quarter, for today was the first day that the Dolores Star cost 75 cents. And...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Teach our country's full and true history

Editor:The recent controversy over the Confederate flag can be a great opportunity for our schools to restore truth in history education. The flag some think is being banned has a very interesting...

DATE: Jan. 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

The well-tempered person

Celebrating the New Year is one of the most universal holidays. All cultures have some sort of New Year celebration. The year may start at different times for different people, but the point of the...

DATE: Jan. 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

Taking care of our own back yard

We live in a magical place in a not-so-magical time. Those who are born and live their lives under western skies accept the wide open expanses of land as the norm. Those who travel here from...

DATE: Dec. 27, 2012 | CATEGORY: DS - Opinion

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