The main function of the county treasurer’s office is to collect taxes and disburse them to the appropriate taxing districts and to maintain and invest the country’s financial resources. When…
To know Bobby and his family, one immediately recognizes that his business experience and La Plata County government service as a county commissioner reflect success. He has proven that he…
So now I’m responding to the statement by Douglas Savage (“Schirard right to uphold U.S. Constitution,” Letters, Herald, Sept. 14). Savage displays little understanding of what he terms the “intentions…
In his 2010 campaign for state representative, J. Paul Brown told an audience that Hillary Clinton was attempting to secure a U.N. agreement to take away our guns and argued…
I have had no personal or professional contact with the incumbent, Duke Schirard, other than seeing and hearing him at a candidate forum Sept. 24. I make no comments on…
Then, at the last minute, Rep. Tipton added an amendment to greatly weaken the bill for the benefit of certain commercial interests. Years of work and good-faith cooperation have been…
Electra Lake has been closed to the public since 2013 and is likely to remain closed through 2016. The annual spawn of trout from Electra into Little Cascade Creek has…
Use your signal before slowing, not after numerous cars and trucks clumped up behind you prevent one at the rear from seeing it. If there is no oncoming traffic, a…
Bobby has earned the respect of the residents, his fellow commissioners, city and county officials, and legislators. Bobby has extensive fiscal experience working with local and county budgets, his background…
Udall promised Coloradans that they could keep their insurance plans and doctors if they like them. More than 350,000 privately insured Coloradans have discovered they were misled by Udall’s promises.…
It’s instructive of the legislative process to note how one special interest – in this case, water developers spearheaded locally by the Southwestern Water Conservation District – was able to…
Sean Smith is also an experienced law-enforcement professional, who brings broader experience. While he has long ties to the La Plata sheriff’s office, he has also worked in other jurisdictions…
One look at the sculpture will convince the illegals that Americans are far more insane and dangerous than the authorities in the countries they are running from. Word will spread…
Bobby’s successful commitment to the community serving on many important boards and the many ways his pragmatic thinking, strong people skills, financial acumen and trusted reputation have enabled him to…
Although I blame both parties for the multitude of problems we face today, to achieve this correction, we need to vote Republican. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has lost its way.…
We have the possibility of hiring a sheriff with a degree in public safety; a treasurer with degrees in accounting and business management; a legislator with a law degree; a…
Lieb’s efforts to provide sound fiscal leadership in our community have been clearly evident in these past years. He has demonstrated a balanced approach to help strengthen our business community…
Bobby understands and appreciates the way the county works, knowledge that will enable him to embrace the responsibilities of the county treasurer and position him to be highly effective. Bobby…
As Allison Morrissey’s manager at my global consulting company, I was repeatedly impressed by Allison’s incisiveness and ability to drive quick results on very complex projects. In one project, she…
It seems he had contacted a few farmers growing for an investor with San Juan Bioenergy – the company I built but which failed after the recession did a bulls-eye…
As a side note, all of the people who spoke on behalf of their breakout groups (except McLachlan) were very critical of the proposed EPA plans to control water distribution…
Another reason I am supporting Rep. McLachlan is on the same day it was announced that our school would be receiving the funding, my friend received a mailing from J.…
