Pine River Times Opinion

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Rotary thanks Heritage Day sponsors, volunteers

Special thanks to F&M Construction which donated the $500 prize for Ewe Pick ‘Em, so that all the event proceeds…

November 6, 2014

Opinion

BHS student appreciates sports funding

I am very pleased with the way our school board and athletic director divide the money. Sports get money from…

November 6, 2014

Opinion

Music director appreciates support

Bayfield High School, reclassified as a 1A school because of our small student population, qualified for State Finals competition on…

October 30, 2014

Opinion

Upper Pine: check smoke alarms this Sunday

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Roughly two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms…

October 30, 2014

Opinion

Who is donating to Lieb’s campaign?

So where IS the money coming from for his campaign? “Paid for by Bobby Lieb” with a phone number is…

October 23, 2014

Opinion

Leadership La Plata appreciates support for class held in Bayfield

We appreciate the generosity of the staff at Bayfield Town Hall who graciously hosted the class in the board room.…

October 23, 2014

Opinion

Donations needed for Crane fundraisers

Aria currently has gone through four months of harsh chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to try and kill this…

October 23, 2014

Opinion

Sales tax hike would be good for Bayfield

That being said, I think a “yes” vote on the Bayfield sales tax question, ballot question 2A, is a good…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

J. Paul Brown supports gun rights

He is friendly, personable and very much in touch with what is important to our part of the state as…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Veterans Stand Down set for Nov. 15

The event is held in order to find and assist homeless veterans and those who are having difficulty adjusting back…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Heritage Society appreciates support

The museum is closed for the season, ending with Heritage Days, and will reopen the last Saturday in May. Volunteers…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

EPA’s federal water rule is a power grab

When asked his position on WOTUS at the Cattlemen’s forum on Sept. 22, Mike McLachlan responded he had not read…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Vote Smith for county coroner

Jann Smith has served 28 years in the La Plata County Coroner’s office as deputy, chief deputy and as coroner.…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Ad targeting Brown is ludicrous

The $200,000 figure is totally wrong, and those benefiting from Animal Damage Control (ADC) consist of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe,…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Calvary Church thanks Pine Valley Foursquare

In particular, I’d like to thank Terry, Sam, and those who served as ushers (and I’m sure others whom I…

October 20, 2014

Opinion

Morrissey is best choice for treasurer

I would like people to know that I support Allison Morrissey as our next county treasurer. Neither candidate has worked…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Sheriff Schirard has honesty, experience

I also have had real-estate business dealing with Duke, and again he has always shown honesty and integrity. When he…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Bayfield Farmers Market appreciated

At the market, I make connections for farm-fresh eggs, purchase Colorado-grown peaches, corn, various greens, veggies, and condiments. I also…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Gardner desperate, support Udall

I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the State of Colorado in the U.S. Senate. His…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Sales tax increase in Bayfield makes economic sense

Fixing the streets now before they deteriorate further is by far the most economical solution. If the streets aren’t fixed…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Sean Smith would support the law

This is unfortunately not true when it comes to sheriffs and other locally-elected officials, who refuse to work with anyone…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Farm Bureau urges ‘no’ vote on Prop 105

Colorado’s statewide ballot will include Proposition 105. If passed, Proposition 105 will require Colorado foods made with genetically engineered ingredients…

October 9, 2014

Opinion

Earning your GED: why not today?

Pine River Community Learning Center So, you dropped out of high school. Whether it was two months or 20 years…

October 2, 2014

Opinion

League of Women Voters holding candidate forum Oct. 9

Those attending the forum will be able to ask written questions of the candidates. For those unable to attend, the forum…

October 2, 2014