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Epstein: Listen to Bill Clinton: Democrats need to build a world of shared responsibilities and benefits
He said, ”People have rights and responsibilities.” He said that Democrats seem to focus too heavily on their “rights” and seem to believe that they shouldn’t and don’t have any…
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Proposed code is a government overreach
It goes on to elaborate on the specific purpose to “Preserve and provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and businesses of La Plata County …”…
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Harnett: Reader thanks Herald for sexual assault columns
Your weekly series of front-page articles provides new information for some and helpful reminders for others, of the resources that are locally available for physically and/or emotionally-affected victims. The difference…
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Cory and the A.G.: Sen. Gardner may be the man to hold Sessions and Trump to their word
File – In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Sen. Gardner said Thursday, Jan.…
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Vandeman: Mountain biking is destructive
It’s dishonest of mountain bikers to say that they don’t have access to trails closed to bikes. They have exactly the same access as everyone else – on foot! Why…
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Keep dreaming: The Reverend Martin Luther King’s ideals must live on in our actions
The Reverend Martin Luther King’s ideals must live on in our actions
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Thanks to Louisa’s for jail movie nights
I choose movies that would inspire men to make life changes. At times, I stop the movie to discuss character traits. Some of the movies have been “Brave Heart,” “Unbroken,”…
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Read, comment on new land-use code
If you have not read the first draft module, you need to do so, as the end of the comment period is fast approaching. You can find it online by…
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Bikes do not belong in wilderness areas
This bill, HR 1349, passed the House Natural Resources Committee. I call on Rep. Scott Tipton to vote against this bill if it should come to a floor vote in…
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Letter on trash was a big call to action
I believe there are many of us who are indignant at the state of our roads, try to do what we can, but feel overwhelmed by the work to be…
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Act now to protect our public lands
Throughout the national monument review process, the implications of reducing or changing the monuments could seem intangible. But now the countdown is on – on Feb. 2 of this year,…
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Spelling, grammar errors abound in paper
But now we regularly see Herald articles that contain spelling errors, duplicate words, subject/verb agreement issues, and other problems our grade school English teachers labored so diligently to expunge from…
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LPEA decision to study future is welcome
Breakneck speed changes in the electrical supply industry in both generation and usage require an in-depth examination of options for our future economic stability. Our wholesale supplier, Tri-State, is tied…
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Manna to blame for homeless problem?
I have been concerned about the inaction of the city council to even consider real solutions to the problems of bears and homeless panhandlers. Victims of bear damage are fined…
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A letter to columnist Kathleen Parker
Sorry, but enough is enough. I am left without choice but to scribe this to your cherished columnist: “Namasté Kathleen! I have enjoyed several of your columns courtesy of our…
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GOP’s intent is to undermine Mueller
Sens. Grassley and Graham will waste resources investigating a British citizen who actually tipped off the FBI last year about Russian interference in our election, and whose research has proved…
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Economic Outlook: Low wages, labor shortage and housing costs persist in constraining growth
Colorado’s job growth is twice the nation’s, but it is no longer in the top five among the states; it is now in the top 10. Housing costs in the…
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Readers still wonder about influence
Beneath his letter, an editor’s note stated: “The letter writer is incorrect. Twice monthly the Herald’s Editorial Advisory Board participates in discussions of community issues and interests. Board members do…
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Thank you for the opportunity to serve
Rest assured that I leave the board in the good hands of fair-minded and committed school board members. The board’s role is to provide vision and oversight, but the important…
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Editorial update
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