Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Roebuck analyzes issues carefully
Despite my wishes at times, she is not the mother who believes I am always right. She needs more details, wants to better understand the context of any given situation…
Letters to the Editor
Lieb is a trustworthy public servant
He is recognized for his honesty and his commitment to the community. Bobby has guided the creation of jobs, advocated for sound fiscal policies and stewarded millions of dollars to…
Letters to the Editor
Common Core is not a federal mandate
In 2008, already painfully aware of such gaps, the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers launched an effort to develop consistent standards for what children…
Letters to the Editor
Elect county clerk as secretary of state
As the elected clerk and recorder, I ensured that every resident had the opportunity to vote – delivering and receiving ballots in extraordinary ways. When the fire forced my office…
Letters to the Editor
GMO labeling fulfills right to know
Your call for the voluntary labeling of non-GMOs only is exactly what the food industry wants. GMOs need to be labeled like they are in 64 countries. American food producers…
Letters to the Editor
Wildlife Services a stand-in for views
I believe that the McLachlan campaign is responding to a drumbeat of criticism of all government programs in the form of statements about “big government” “small government” “cut spending,” etc.…
Letters to the Editor
Stick with what works: Duke Schirard
He is honest, hard-working and dedicated to this county. He has a vast knowledge of the county and how it operates; he continues to move his department in the right…
Letters to the Editor
Blake’s views far from well-rounded
Do these complementary adjectives fully reflect Blake’s passion for constructive dialogue on complex issues like planning and fracking? We take voting seriously knowing fully well one little vote won’t make…
Letters to the Editor
Ignorant voters get what they deserve
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent on both sides, with television ads painting their opponents as mean-spirited, unprincipled, evil, scions of Beelzebub himself who, if elected, will poison…
Letters to the Editor
Udall has bad case of Beltway disease
Most senators wait until their second term to forget why they are there, and whom they are serving. Mark Udall wasted no time in abrogating his responsibilities to Colorado voters.…
Letters to the Editor
Local Democrats support Obama regime
Democrats are betting their massive bankroll that this blitz of last-minute political propaganda will cause voters to forget America’s loss of prestige and power in the world, the progressive degrading…
Letters to the Editor
Beware of marijuana edibles on Oct. 31
The new rules for labeling do not go into effect until February 2015. In addition, here are some steps to take for safety from Jim Spratlen, chief of the Durango…
Letters to the Editor
Herald ignored Stapleton’s record
I question the effectiveness of a treasurer who manages to show up only 10 days a month. According to records obtained through Colorado’s Open Record Laws, Stapleton’s attendance at PERA…
Letters to the Editor
Lieb has experience, skills for treasurer
In addition, Bobby has the right temperament for the role of county treasurer: he is solution-oriented and diplomatic in his execution of work. Many of us in the community have…
Letters to the Editor
Hermosa changes were politics at worst
Having attended many of the meetings for the River Protection Workgroup, I recognize this was an open stakeholder process which didn’t satisfy all sides. But to dismantle it at the…
Letters to the Editor
Morrissey’s experience is totally relevant
My late father was a vice president and the CFO of a Fortune 500 company (Noble Affiliates) and he, of course, had an accounting background, even though his job no…
Letters to the Editor
Schirard is a proven leader who cares
Duke was the Bayfield marshal at that time, I was a sergeant for LPCSO and we had crossed paths on a professional working level. When Duke defeated Bill Gardner, who…
Letters to the Editor
Hermosa bill changes don’t mean much
If my civics teacher was correct, once a senator or representative submits a bill, the specific senatorial and house committees have the ability and authority to negotiate changes, so that…
Letters to the Editor
Bobby Lieb signs raise trust questions
But that aside, by saying “trust matters,” Lieb is suggesting that he, but not Allison Morrissey, is to be trusted. Why else bring up the issue of trust? Is there…
Letters to the Editor
Hire commissioner with best experience
One (Cynthia Roebuck) is extremely qualified, having worked in the industry for 15 years, and she has attended all industry-related meetings possible on her own free time over the past…
Letters to the Editor
Brad Blake hides his extremism well
Before the campaign got in to full swing, his Facebook page was full of anti-government rants like “the role of a patriot is to protect the citizens from its government”…
Letters to the Editor
Letters are enjoyable to voters
Everyone has forgotten the main point to be asked of each candidate – local, regional, state. It isn’t oil and gas, sheep or cow, needing a drink of water or…
Letters to the Editor
Vote experience, performance, Schirard
Living in La Plata County for almost 37 years, I still have confidence in our sheriff who has served our county for numerous years, and I still believe he is…
Letters to the Editor
Obama ditched key health regulations
Meanwhile, four years ago, the administration of President Barack Obama moved with virtually no fanfare to abandon a comprehensive set of regulations that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Opinion
Sales tax hike would be good for Bayfield
That being said, I think a “yes” vote on the Bayfield sales tax question, ballot question 2A, is a good idea. Bayfield is a poor town, revenue wise. Colorado’s property…