Ryan Simonovich

1 month ago | durangoherald.com | Ryan Simonovich

Dear Action Line, What's up with the old Boker Lumber site? It's been on and off the market for years. And now it has a shiny new sign, but no one seems to know what's up. – Eagle-eyed Dear Eagle-eyed, It’s a treat when there’s a new development to discuss in years-old Durango sagas. The Boker Lumber site is one of those sagas that pops up in the news and civic life every so often, but the concrete pad at the bottom of Goeglein Gulch Road still sits vacant.

1 month ago | denvergazette.com | Ryan Simonovich

Fire districts across the state are struggling with a cascading set of challenges, including decreased funding and increased costs. From the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains, firefighters are wondering how they can best serve the public to put out structure fires, control wildland blazes, and respond to medical calls. One area that has drawn conversation is Durango Fire Protection District (DFPD) in Southwest Colorado.

1 month ago | coloradopolitics.com | Ryan Simonovich

Fire districts across the state are struggling with a cascading set of challenges, including decreased funding and increased costs. From the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains, firefighters are wondering how they can best serve the public to put out structure fires, control wildland blazes, and respond to medical calls. One area that has drawn conversation is Durango Fire Protection District (DFPD) in Southwest Colorado.

1 month ago | durangoherald.com | Ryan Simonovich |Jerry McBride

Dear Action Line, The municipal elections are just a couple of weeks away, and thus, the “silly season” is in full spin. So, I beseech Action Line and its occasional, sometimes reliable information and wisdom to help me sort out opposing information I am being force-fed. Can this Ballot Question 2A thing actually fund the, uh, hugely controversial Next Step initiative or not? – Taxpayer Dear Taxpayer, It’s always the small towns that have the most drama.

1 month ago | durangoherald.com | Ryan Simonovich

Dear Action Line: I can hear the wind howling now as I write this. Considering the warm weather we’re having, how is it looking for fire season? While you're at it, can you find out who is fiscally responsible for a wildfire? – Bernie Dear Bernie, We didn’t start the fire. It was always burning, since the world's been turning. Just ask Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China or Johnnie Ray. Songwriters can’t get away from fire metaphors and imagery. Musicians are drawn to the warmth like moths to a flame.