One of our children was assaulted. The perpetrator admitted to it, but a shoddy investigation weakened the case so much that DA Todd Risberg considered dropping it. Champagne sat with…
Those rules are meant to enforce what is called net neutrality. Central to that is the idea that internet access providers are akin to common carriers, which must provide the…
LPEA’s board is meeting on June 15 to consider a 40-year blanket waiver to give Tri State Generation and Transmission, our power provider, the right to be the primary negotiator…
The latest example of this lack of transparency is coming up for a vote at the June 15 board meeting: Your co-op is seriously considering letting Tri-State, the power provider…
Before weighing in on all or parts of what transpired, and why, this editorial board will let a few days go by. There is certain to be more information, and…
A productive ally for one organization that supports the homeless in San Francisco is Warren Buffett, who raised $3.4 million for it in an eBay auction last week. For that…
Candidate for 6th District DA edges other contender
One might surmise, as Schmidt implies, that Ben Lammons has moved from job to job and this somehow makes him less qualified to be our district attorney, or one can…
This is done, or rather, not done, in order to save taxpayer dollars. However, if the Treasurer’s Office has not received your payment by a few days after June 15,…
As a strong believer in restorative justice practices to cut down on recidivism rates among non-violent offenders, Christian has the right ideas about the district attorney’s role in the criminal…
There are myriad issues in defending and prosecuting crimes, and justice demands appropriate punishment for a criminal defendant. When the criminal is truthful about his or her crime, then the…
I am a big brother with Big Brothers and Sisters. I have a little brother who loves fishing. I have a 20-horsepower, four-stroke, 16-foot boat for fishing. I would love…
Both candidates are committed to public service and have experience as prosecutors, however, the breadth and diversity of Ben Lammons’ experience makes him better suited for the position. For more…
In 2006, Hermosa Creek was awarded an “Outstanding Waters” designation from the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission for its pure natural water quality. At that time, Hermosa was the only…
City Council would do well to provide reflective vests for pedestrians’ use after dark. The vests could be modeled on “free bike” programs found in other forward-looking communities and shared…
First, experience: Ben has the most extensive experience and qualifications for the job, having been a prosecutor for 25 years in multiple jurisdictions, both state and federal, in Colorado, New…
Things changed in 2014 when the American Civil Liberties Union informed the city that its law violated the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech, an opinion that has been upheld…
Based on his experience, priorities and temperament, they should pick Ryan L. Frazier. Frazier is a Navy veteran who led a National Security Agency intelligence analysis unit. He served two…
In laying out its opinion, the Herald blithely avoids mentioning a number of salient points. First of all, “transgender” refers to a psychological condition known as Gender Identity Dysphoria. There…
Hitting the pool and turning on the air-conditioner are always popular choices. But considering that scientists continue to warn us about global warming, we need to dig deeper. We’re in…
The prosecutor’s call was obviously correct. Witnesses described the woman as attentive. What happened was a shame, but hardly a crime. The public response, however, was abhorrent. Others, particularly on…
I want to address one issue about Ben’s resume that is misunderstood and mischaracterized by Christian Champagne and his supporters. Ben works as the prosecutor for the Southern Ute Indian…
I challenge the leadership of LPEA to move to a modern grid system, using three strategies to move to a sustainable energy future. Smart Grid technology that uses digital communication…
Water features (ponds for livestock and irrigation) that attract wildlife like deer, elk bear and muskrats).A golf course (2½ miles to the east and out of the flight path) with…
At this time, a growing number of we the people are of a new and growing consciousness. As I become more conscious, I recognize that I have a broader responsability…
Beinstein, who is 27, deserves credit for wanting to enter the political fray with his first try at elected office. He is accomplished academically, with a graduate degree from the…
He had a deep connection to Durango, through his mother to the Stransky family and through his grandfather, Dolph Kuss, to the whole cross-country skiing and outdoor recreation community. Jeff…
With the train across the street and Smelter Mountain adjacent, ore carts, iron wheels, steel plows, smelting colanders and other such pieces historically used in our area for railroading, mining…
I am one of only a few scullers in the area, but we are part of a much larger paddling community. Scullers usually travel to Lemon Lake to row our…
