Letters to the Editor

Hermosa is not a Superfund candidate
Letters to the Editor

Hermosa is not a Superfund candidate

June 11, 2016

In 2006, Hermosa Creek was awarded an “Outstanding Waters” designation from the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission for its pure natural water quality. At that time, Hermosa was the only…

A solution for poor intersection lighting
Letters to the Editor

A solution for poor intersection lighting

June 8, 2016

City Council would do well to provide reflective vests for pedestrians’ use after dark. The vests could be modeled on “free bike” programs found in other forward-looking communities and shared…

Attacks more reason to back Lammons
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Attacks more reason to back Lammons

June 8, 2016

First, experience: Ben has the most extensive experience and qualifications for the job, having been a prosecutor for 25 years in multiple jurisdictions, both state and federal, in Colorado, New…

Restroom column missed salient points
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Restroom column missed salient points

June 7, 2016

In laying out its opinion, the Herald blithely avoids mentioning a number of salient points. First of all, “transgender” refers to a psychological condition known as Gender Identity Dysphoria. There…

We should move forward on power plan
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We should move forward on power plan

June 7, 2016

Hitting the pool and turning on the air-conditioner are always popular choices. But considering that scientists continue to warn us about global warming, we need to dig deeper. We’re in…

Lammons knows complex tribal cases
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Lammons knows complex tribal cases

June 5, 2016

I want to address one issue about Ben’s resume that is misunderstood and mischaracterized by Christian Champagne and his supporters. Ben works as the prosecutor for the Southern Ute Indian…

Facilitate solar power by updating grid
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Facilitate solar power by updating grid

June 5, 2016

I challenge the leadership of LPEA to move to a modern grid system, using three strategies to move to a sustainable energy future. Smart Grid technology that uses digital communication…

Stories show real motive to move terminal
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Stories show real motive to move terminal

June 5, 2016

Water features (ponds for livestock and irrigation) that attract wildlife like deer, elk bear and muskrats).A golf course (2½ miles to the east and out of the flight path) with…

Election is a time for conscious action
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Election is a time for conscious action

June 5, 2016

At this time, a growing number of we the people are of a new and growing consciousness. As I become more conscious, I recognize that I have a broader responsability…

Decorate medians with historic artifacts
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Decorate medians with historic artifacts

June 4, 2016

With the train across the street and Smelter Mountain adjacent, ore carts, iron wheels, steel plows, smelting colanders and other such pieces historically used in our area for railroading, mining…

Put the quiet Nighthorse idea to a vote
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Put the quiet Nighthorse idea to a vote

June 4, 2016

I am one of only a few scullers in the area, but we are part of a much larger paddling community. Scullers usually travel to Lemon Lake to row our…

Champagne offers broader experience
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Champagne offers broader experience

June 4, 2016

I was open to supporting him – quickly changing my mind after hearing them both debate three different times. I’m supporting Champagne because in all three debates, he spoke of…

Teddy had it right about motors on boats
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Teddy had it right about motors on boats

June 4, 2016

TR, after all, signed the Reclamation Act of 1902 that created the Bureau of Reclamation that built the reservoir in the first place. But as to motors on lakes, he…

Lammons has experience to be best DA
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Lammons has experience to be best DA

June 4, 2016

Lammons has worked as a prosecutor in two states in both federal and state courts and for the Southern Ute tribe. Equally important, I believe, is that Lammons’ 21 years…

Fraternal Order of Police says Lammons
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Fraternal Order of Police says Lammons

June 4, 2016

We are proud to endorse Lammons for district attorney for the 6th Judicial District, which encompasses Archuleta County, La Plata County and San Juan County. Lammons is a veteran prosecutor…

DA race: Window into ministry of justice
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DA race: Window into ministry of justice

June 4, 2016

Think “Game of Thrones” with suits and pens rather than naked and with swords. Are the folks who engage in schoolyard bully tactics fit for office in public service? The…

Bears Ears worthy of monument status
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Bears Ears worthy of monument status

June 2, 2016

These landscapes are protected, yet there are others nearby that are just as important and deserving of permanent protections. Southeastern Utah’s Bears Ears region is home to the nation’s largest…

Update power grid to cope with solar
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Update power grid to cope with solar

June 2, 2016

I challenge the leadership of LPEA to move to a modern grid system, using three strategies to move to a sustainable energy future. First, use Smart Grid technology that uses…

Remember public lands heritage as well
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Remember public lands heritage as well

June 2, 2016

Recently, Colorado become the first state in the nation to officially celebrate its public lands. Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill that sets the third Saturday in May as Public…

Countering extremism on public lands
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Countering extremism on public lands

June 1, 2016

It’s OK to disagree – there is no one answer to our management of public and state lands – but it is not OK to make people who think differently…

Objections to power boats unfounded
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Objections to power boats unfounded

June 1, 2016

Opponents of the popular 2011 proposal or equivalent have not completely done their homework. They have criticized the “small size of the lake vs. speeding boats.” Reportedly, the lake will…

Donald Trump: lies, lies and more lies
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Donald Trump: lies, lies and more lies

June 1, 2016

Also, Trump, who considers himself “The Great Problem Solver,” said, “We’re going to solve your water problems.” Gov. Jerry Brown must be counting his blessings to have Trump coming on…

Get climate data directly from sources
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Get climate data directly from sources

May 30, 2016

But this is equivalent to someone watching a football game in which the Bulldogs make two touchdowns and the Wildcats make three field goals, then declaring the Wildcats the winner…

Accept the facts about climate change
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Accept the facts about climate change

May 30, 2016

Apparently, Modisette hasn’t caught up with this yet. In any case, it is a scientific fact that temperatures are rising. It is a fact that carbon dioxide levels are rising…

District attorney qualifications matter
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District attorney qualifications matter

May 29, 2016

Lammons has had five jobs in 21 years as a prosecutor – a lot of movement. He has never been the No. 2 DA in any office, which is a…

Review of federal coal program overdue
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Review of federal coal program overdue

May 29, 2016

When the government last wrote rules for coal mining on public lands, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” was on the big screen, cars had no airbags, a gallon of…

District attorney forum coming June 9
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District attorney forum coming June 9

May 28, 2016

The candidates are Christian Champagne and Ben Lammons. This is the only contested primary election for offices in La Plata County. There is no Republican candidate for this office. Those…

Superfund cleanup needed downstream
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Superfund cleanup needed downstream

May 28, 2016

It seems very possible that contaminants and heavy metals could be entering the river there, as well as above Silverton. Shouldn’t any sincere and real efforts to clean up the…

Be wary of pollution at Lake Nighthorse
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Be wary of pollution at Lake Nighthorse

May 28, 2016

First is the safety of the public using the lake. A small lake with motorized boats, etc., will need policing as to speed, gasoline residue on the lake, the number…