That’s enough for me. I’m voting for Gail Schwartz for Congress. I’m voting for Barbara McLachlan for the Colorado Legislature. Your vote counts. Sweetie Marbury Durango
Lachelt took an effective leading role during the Gold King Mine disaster.Lachelt did not charge the county for her two trips to Washington, D.C. when testifying in support of the…
I have yet to see a debate where the candidates actually answered the questions, put forth their policies, let you know unequivocally where they stood on important issues. We are…
Proposition 106, known as “medical aid-in-dying,” does what the Legislature has failed to do in two legislative sessions – give Coloradans the right to control their end of life decisions.…
Julie Holligan Westendorff, in particular, has shown invaluable leadership and consensus building skills in her term as a La Plata County commissioner. Her diverse background as a Bayfield magistrate, attorney,…
At this stage of the election, after having political mailers stuffed into our mail boxes for months and months, the only people appreciating these subtleties are the workers at Transit…
Southwest Colorado is a world-class destination for outdoor recreation for one reason: open public access to abundant public lands. It could hardly be simpler. If we want to hunt, we…
Lachelt and Westendorff are seeking re-election and are well known for the excellent work they have done for La Plata County. They have received national recognition for their efforts to…
Scott Tipton is well aware of and supports using public lands for the benefit of all, and is protective against assaults on our land and water. Especially those of us…
Vote “Yes” on Amendment T. ••• Amendment U would eliminate an esoteric tax on possessory interests of $6,000 and less in which collection costs often exceed the revenue generated. It…
She has taken a serious interest in the nuts and bolts for our county and has been willing to take a leadership role on so many efforts. Her leadership has…
Votes for Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff assure us of continued high quality and experienced management of La Plata County. The Western Slope also needs Barbara McLachlan’s intelligence and organizational…
Things have gotten a lot better with the current commissioners. Thanks to the efforts of Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff, the comprehensive plan is moving forward again and may finally…
I found the debate to be something of a mismatch, however. The incumbents, Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff, were able to clearly explain a variety of complex challenges facing the…
‘To Make the Best Better” is the 4-H slogan, and also it is what J. Paul Brown lives by, whether it be family, business, community, church, county, state or nation.…
It all comes down to the tip credit. The tip credit in the amendment would force restaurants to pay all tipped employees (servers, food runners, expos, busers, etc.) $8.98 per…
This year’s presidential contest presents us with a choice between two horribly flawed candidates – neither of whom is qualified to be president. On one hand we have a misogynistic,…
Notably missing is the premium for next year, information that is also unavailable on www.medicare.gov. Could it be that a large increase, to go hand in hand with drastic insurance…
Their first-term progress is stellar, and threat of standstill or backpedaling looms after a potential changing of the guard. One big factor is momentum. It is critical, obvious and sensible…
When will the War on Terror be over? Does she believe we can afford to maintain the hundreds of overseas military bases currently being manned? Does she plan to vote…
For example, she was so helpful in addressing the problem of extreme blowing dust on the west side of the county. This problem threatened drivers on Colorado highways and county…
CalCom Solar was started by three locals working out of our spare bedrooms. We were the classic telecommuters – people trying to live here even though our core business was…
So, I want to comment on Bob Pfeiffer’s complaint (Letters, Herald, Sept. 25) about road improvements in Durango Hills being redirected “to the areas where the newly installed board members…
Twenty percent of Coloradans will not be covered, but still have to pay. Coloradans covered by Medicare, TriCare, or the VA will not receive ColoradoCare. For you 20 percent –…
In many Amendment 69 letters, there is a general theme of “check the facts.” OK, here are some facts entirely missed by the news story (Herald, Sept. 29.) Fact: Amendment…
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in Colorado and adds significant financial burden to the health care system and taxpayer-funded health programs. The most effective way to…
Givón’s views are congruent with J.B. Bury’s classic in the field of the sociology of knowledge: The Idea Of Progress. Bury observes that a belief in progress is an act…
Menconi is a two-time county commissioner from Eagle County with a masters in business administration and a focus on the environment and social justice. Menconi has a long history of…
