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La Plata County blessed to have Smith
Letters to the Editor

La Plata County blessed to have Smith

October 4, 2014

At the same time, it became obvious to me that his heart was still in Colorado – his true home as he called it. We tried to get him to…

Questioning Udall family a desperate act
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Questioning Udall family a desperate act

October 4, 2014

I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate. His ongoing and passionate support for the people of this…

Save the planet: Vote Democrat
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Save the planet: Vote Democrat

October 4, 2014

They say that admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery. The right-wing radicals who have stolen the GOP are in obvious denial. This country was founded…

Come support original Hermosa bill
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Come support original Hermosa bill

October 4, 2014

On Oct. 7, there will be a fantastic chance to appreciate the wilderness we hold so dear and learn more about how to protect it. John Fielder, world-renowned Colorado wilderness…

Vote for climate: re-elect McLachlan
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Vote for climate: re-elect McLachlan

October 4, 2014

Mike believes in common-sense solutions to climate change that can be acted on locally, like his support of House Bill 252 increasing renewable energy standards for electric utilities. La Plata…

Lieb uniquely qualified for treasurer
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Lieb uniquely qualified for treasurer

October 4, 2014

While serving as county commissioner, he has developed a unique and detailed familiarity with the day-to-day operation of La Plata County. He has important experience from personally developing and working…

Morrissey will lead as county treasurer
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Morrissey will lead as county treasurer

October 4, 2014

In these jobs, she has worked to improve systems that transcend functional and geographic boundaries. In short, she knows how to eliminate unnecessary spending in big enterprises. On the revenue…

No candidates focus on Lake Nighthorse
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No candidates focus on Lake Nighthorse

October 4, 2014

On the other hand, I have been waiting 40 years to dip my feet in Lake Nighthorse. I think the atomic bomb was developed and deployed in less time than…

Blue Book shows bias, misinformation
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Blue Book shows bias, misinformation

October 4, 2014

There is ample scientific evidence to prove just the opposite if one wants such truth. Why have 60 countries made it law to label all GMO products? Because they are…

Allison Morrissey competent, trustworthy
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Allison Morrissey competent, trustworthy

October 4, 2014

The treasurer ensures that the county pays its bills on time and correctly as well as investing county money to ensure sufficient cash flow. (Last year, Bernalillo County in New…

Co-op process unnecessarily disrupted
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Co-op process unnecessarily disrupted

October 2, 2014

The purpose of a board of directors, in part, is to explore avenues the board feels will benefit the organization. There are specific steps that should be followed when an…

Blake well-qualified to be commissioner
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Blake well-qualified to be commissioner

October 2, 2014

Through working with him and knowing him and his family over a good part of his life, I know Brad to be a man of good character and good judgment.…

Amdt. 68 backers trying to bribe voters
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Amdt. 68 backers trying to bribe voters

October 2, 2014

What Colorado does not need is more casinos to sap money from the poor and then ship it out of state. And, when the poor become poorer at the casinos,…

Sean Smith would enforce the law
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Sean Smith would enforce the law

October 2, 2014

This was recently witnessed in the previously burned area of Black Forest, where 14 skeletal remains of horses, covered by tarps, were found in a barn. Manure was several feet…

Ex-commissioner saw different Schirard
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Ex-commissioner saw different Schirard

October 2, 2014

The county commissioners oversee the sheriff’s budget. Normally during budget preparation, other county-elected officials, such as county clerk, assessor and treasurer, always come before the board to discuss their budgeting…

Meeting Morrissey spurred interest in job
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Meeting Morrissey spurred interest in job

October 2, 2014

Allison is likable, knowledgeable and very hardworking. She has tremendous drive and a strong desire to serve. I will never forget my first handshake with Allison when she asked for…

Be present and look for signs of suicide
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Be present and look for signs of suicide

October 2, 2014

These past weeks, in our beautiful and caring community, we have lost three of our “brothers,” three deaths that just might have been preventable. I say this because the warning…

Bobby Lieb will not disappoint voters
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Bobby Lieb will not disappoint voters

October 2, 2014

In the job for which he has applied, an ability to follow the laws and rules already set in place combined with common sense will be necessary. I am convinced…

The candidates’ voting records matter
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The candidates’ voting records matter

October 2, 2014

J. Paul is known for having been the only elected state representative, Republican or Democrat, to vote against two common-sense bills with a final tally of 63-1 and 64-1. The…

Elect Roebuck for county commissioner
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Elect Roebuck for county commissioner

October 1, 2014

Her understanding and professional relationships with multiple county departments and processes are astounding to find in a candidate. Cynthia spoke from professional experience of the Land Use Code; the re-emerging…

Schirard has the experience we need
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Schirard has the experience we need

October 1, 2014

Deputy Smith is a personable young man, but he has never even worked in the jail, let alone run it. Duke has! Sheriff Schirard even oversaw the construction of the…

Blake a fiscal conservative, Prius driver
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Blake a fiscal conservative, Prius driver

October 1, 2014

As a small-business owner, he has had the opportunity to meet many people across the county and being a curious and concerned person, he enjoys talking to the people he…

Mixing dreams of ocean and mountains
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Mixing dreams of ocean and mountains

October 1, 2014

In our crazy world today, it is nice to imagine a peaceful world underwater. This is why I am so excited that on Sept. 25, President Obama created the world’s…

Candidate forum tilted toward challenger
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Candidate forum tilted toward challenger

October 1, 2014

Additionally, Sheriff Duke Schirard’s microphone was not working correctly. A woman approached the moderator and asked for it to be fixed. I heard frustrated people behind me because they could…

New monument welcome, positive news
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New monument welcome, positive news

October 1, 2014

What a bold move. He has countered our unrelenting trend to exploit and ruin the environment for short gain, in favor of leaving something lasting and beautiful for our descendants.…

Voters deluged by Bloomberg billions
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Voters deluged by Bloomberg billions

October 1, 2014

The “pollster” evidently assumed that because I have an Hispanic surname, I must also be an ignorant and easily manipulable voter who could be swayed to vote against J. Paul.…

Celebrate expansion of marine reserve
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Celebrate expansion of marine reserve

October 1, 2014

This amazing marine ecosystem is home to more than 240 undersea mountains and provides critical habitat for endangered sea turtles, marine mammals, millions of seabirds and large predatory fish. Up…

Morrissey has superior qualifications
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Morrissey has superior qualifications

October 1, 2014

As a certified public accountant, I want a treasurer with a good financial background. I will vote for Allison Morrissey, the only qualified candidate with a degree in accounting, an…

Keep pets away from prairie dog colonies
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Keep pets away from prairie dog colonies

October 1, 2014

Although I appreciate Joe Lewandowski’s attempt to take prairie dogs off the hook by blaming the fleas, his epidemiology is inaccurate (Letters, Herald, Sept. 24). More than 23 million people…