Duke was the Bayfield marshal at that time, I was a sergeant for LPCSO and we had crossed paths on a professional working level. When Duke defeated Bill Gardner, who…
If my civics teacher was correct, once a senator or representative submits a bill, the specific senatorial and house committees have the ability and authority to negotiate changes, so that…
But that aside, by saying “trust matters,” Lieb is suggesting that he, but not Allison Morrissey, is to be trusted. Why else bring up the issue of trust? Is there…
One (Cynthia Roebuck) is extremely qualified, having worked in the industry for 15 years, and she has attended all industry-related meetings possible on her own free time over the past…
Before the campaign got in to full swing, his Facebook page was full of anti-government rants like “the role of a patriot is to protect the citizens from its government”…
Everyone has forgotten the main point to be asked of each candidate – local, regional, state. It isn’t oil and gas, sheep or cow, needing a drink of water or…
Living in La Plata County for almost 37 years, I still have confidence in our sheriff who has served our county for numerous years, and I still believe he is…
Meanwhile, four years ago, the administration of President Barack Obama moved with virtually no fanfare to abandon a comprehensive set of regulations that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
I have friends who are extremely liberal and friends who are extremely conservative. I listen to and respect all of their points of view. My exposure to such diverse political…
We can see how the government ill-uses military resources and still winds up not protecting the American citizens. It’s the wretched Democrats’ – not the military’s – fault for putting…
It is a shame Schirard’s ex-wives had to respond publicly to justify their personal lives. It also tells something about the people who would take time to supply information that…
I still believe that local tax revenues should be utilized in the most efficient manner possible, and for that reason, I think Bobby Lieb is the wisest choice for county…
There were comments that had nothing to do with investigating any of the potential environmental hazards that the drilling and fracking planned for the Western Slope will bring. One woman…
As usual, the media leaves out the implicating and salient points. The terrorist was screaming Islamic phrases as he cut this innocent woman’s head off. His Facebook page was filled…
I encourage everyone to get out and vote and to vote to keep Duke Schirard as our sheriff. Lavina Mars Bayfield
Be very, very careful with your vote – think hard about whether you want the tea party to have a four-year seat on our Board of County Commissioners. Democrat Cynthia…
After admitting that Udall votes with Obama and Reid “most of the time,” (really, about 99 percent of the time), the Herald cites the weakest list of accomplishments that I…
Why would anyone vote for a mudslinger, someone who tells lies about their opposition? Is that really who the people want representing them as the head of their law enforcement…
In the upcoming election, the choice between re-electing our dedicated State Rep. Mike McLachlan and electing J. Paul Brown is no choice at all. I want my children and grandchildren…
Bobby is a good man with strong family values and sensibilities. He is committed to making his community the best it can be. Bobby has been honing his skills, building…
My appreciation and usually my vote goes to those who run their campaign as far above the mudslinging as possible. The ability to do this in today’s media culture speaks…
In Libby’s letter, she states it is harder to turn left from westbound Eighth Street onto southbound Highway 550/160 (Camino del Rio) now that our project is complete and a…
Jann Smith has those qualities. She has proved herself to us here in the county over and over again for 28 years. She is committed to us. Jann is the…
As I talked to Smith on Independence Day, I heard him say he and his wife work for Schirard. Well, with not having anything nice to say about him, I’m…
In my opinion, Duke Schirard does not run the honest and fiscally responsible department that he claims. I have myself witnessed frequent and common cover ups, good ol’ boy politics…
I have had enough of this experiment and see a clear alternative in Sheriff Schirard. A lifetime of law enforcement experience and clear understanding that the rights afforded under the…
The EPA’s proposed rule would expand federal jurisdiction over water currently managed by states. This would potentially subject farmers and ranchers to federal permitting just to carry out day-to-day operations.…
In the 1970s, the program was terminated due to a disagreement between the San Juan Basin Woolgrowers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Department of Agriculture. This was…
She, however, has no experience with any Colorado coroner’s office. She has no experience in medico-legal autopsy, nor does she know how the La Plata County Corner’s Office operates. The…
