This casual, nay, deadly serious talk about shuttering a couple of the last vibrant community centers in our rural areas is insensitive and counter-productive. After all, these facilities are used…
The story accused my father of beating my mother. That is factually incorrect. If that was correct, then I would have personally destroyed him. My mother owned two businesses in…
He had the guts to say that bear-hunting seasons should be managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and not by some inflexible law. While on the legislative Capital Development Committee,…
As usual, those who profit from the status quo already are working hard to hijack our meeting. From robo-calls funded by the American Petroleum Institute to multinational energy companies paying…
They are small, petty little people who must feel they can hurt others just to win this election. Lucy Moughton Fort Myers, Fla.
I know he is not always politically correct, but I trust him and will be voting for him for sheriff. I believe he has done an outstanding job running the…
Scott Tipton is part of a group of Republicans who can hardly tolerate not being the party in power, and who will do anything – including shutting down the government…
We also appreciate the fact that Mike co-sponsored House Bill 252. Our family has solar panels on our home, and we feel that the bill improved the renewable energy standard…
By contrast, Bloomberg is limiting his outlays to gun-related issues at around $5-10 million. Soros is still on the sidelines. Prior to the Citizens United ruling in 2010, an entire…
The Democratic candidate for treasurer has a BA in accounting, an MBA, and a work history as a bank auditor, a process improvement consultant, and a sales process consultant, and…
Next, I’d like to thank Ed Murray for his many, many years of service as La Plata County treasurer. While never seeking the limelight, Ed has been a steady hand…
In contrast, I also got to know Sean Smith while I was working for La Plata County. I truly believe that Sheriff Duke Schirard is a much more capable candidate.…
The false “your reproductive rights are in danger” narrative is a tactic pro-choice Democrats have embraced for decades to persuade women to vote for Democrats over Republicans. I would argue…
Stop eating palm oil! If enough people do this, they will choose a different ingredient to use! One person can make a huge difference! Hazel Smith Dolores
Southwest Center for Independence is an independent living center for persons with disabilities. While, at this time, it is not the policy of HUD to grant reasonable accommodations for persons…
I have voted and supported him every since. He is honest and tells you how it is, whether you like it or not. He always puts the residents of La…
When evaluating finalists for a job, sometimes committee members suggest that an applicant is “owed” a job, that the person has “put in their time,” that there is a valuable…
up the language, forget your manners and get acquainted with rice wine
As a resident and employee of the community, I have seen firsthand the various ways Bobby Lieb’s leadership has resulted in smart decisions for the benefit of the people. As…
His knowledge of issues affecting our community, the state of Colorado, and District 59 are unsurpassed. He has dealt with gas companies, the Forest Service, and local and statewide water…
La Plata County has a clear choice for our county commissioner. The story (Herald, Sept. 28) regarding the commissioner race reveals the difference in the candidates. Both note the difficulties…
Take the new regulation to ticket vehicles waiting outside our airport. The problem is not too many cars, not congestion. The problem is, how can we squeeze more money out…
She is not qualified, and I question her ability to function as steward of the county’s fiscal responsibilities. She claims a 48 percent county revenue drop (recession data) when in…
