Democrat politicians now do not hesitate to take positions that are the exact opposite of public statements they made several years ago when they claimed to stand for secure national…
The Affordable Care Act was flawed as a result of compromises required to pass it, but it enabled 20 million Americans with pre-existing conditions to get adequate coverage. After years…
Sheep and cattle ranchers are not always opposed to each other and both often have respected histories. Neither sheep nor cattle people can be generalized as to one being better…
I commend the Herald for not being a lemming of the left and generally taking a non-partisan approach. Charles Shisler Durango
Some years ago, the royals of Great Britain decided they would only feed their magnificent horses the most nutritionally perfect hay in the world. Their search was worldwide. Ultimately, that…
This is my first midterm I will be voting in, since I am a young voter, 2016 being my first voting season. I’ve been keeping a close eye on our…
Add to that Allison Aichele’s need to hire outside experts to properly invest the funds under her control, and we must seek a better alternative. I have been the assistant…
Charles had a great record as a law enforcement officer, he presented an imposing physical appearance,and he presented himself as a true gentleman. Within three years, Charles had risen to…
Rep. Tipton’s Republican party, former champions of fiscal responsibility in government, have voted themselves America’s fiscal fools who now openly represent the wealthiest of the wealthy at the expense of…
Notable conservatives like George Will, David Jolly, Steve Schmidt and many others have withdrawn their affiliation. Simply put, the current Republican strategy is to lie. They cannot be trusted, no…
Medicare is facing financial challenges, especially after the Trump administration and Congress passed the deficit-spiking tax reform bill for the wealthy. Medicare’s Part A, Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund (used…
However, the actions of the current administration in Washington are threatening these and many other values and rights that we hold dear. The administration’s rolling back of regulations and standards…
The Herald reported that McLachlan touts her record working with Republican lawmakers. The facts don’t align with this narrative. McLachlan has voted with her party 98 percent of the time…
Instead, nearly all the benefits go to the rich, and we’re left with the budget deficit to pay off. McConnell, last week, said the deficit was too big and entitlements…
Our Congressman, Scott Tipton, has voted with Trump over 95 percent of the time. It seems that he is happy with our becoming the worst nation on earth in environmental…
Does anyone really believe that an extra nickel is going to send everyone to Farmington to buy shoes or groceries? Does anyone remember that 1 million tourists visit annually and…
Clyde has been a stalwart volunteer for 20 years here in La Plata County and served on numerous boards and spearheaded activities that strengthen our economic output and growth, including…
My family and my husband’s family has lived in Durango a long time. The owners of the Durango Herald know who we are. I am running as an independent because…
In the next two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for candidates who support improving the ACA and the healthcare options for all residents in Colorado. Our current U.S.…
How do we learn about a candidate when they only offer distortions, half-truths and outright lies about their opponent? Does this candidate have nothing to run on, or are these…
Oregon’s land-use planning is a highly regulated, top-down state process lacking a path to adjudication of takings claims. In addition to its anti-property rights history, Oregon had the added hurdle…
Both parties say they want to do something about education funding, but in observing the state Senate race, only Democrat Guinn Unger seems willing to invest in our kids’ future.…
I hope you never have a good night’s sleep again, but for that you must have a conscience, which obviously you do not. The problem would have taken care of…
Going, going, and almost gone are many, way too many, of the good-paying jobs that used to be here for La Plata County residents! What employment is there to fill…
The purpose of this letter is not to try to change anyone’s mind, but rather to express why I am pleased to cast my ballot for Diane Mitsch Bush. Voting…
It is disingenuous for Phil Weiser to lambaste his opponent for something he is actually doing. Phil Weiser needs to step up and be accountable. Stop trying to dupe us.…
As a 30-year veteran of the computer industry – 15 with a large bank – I did a bit of research into her resume. In my opinion it was a…
Please join me in voting for Brad Blake for county commissioner. Doug Lyon Durango
