She, however, has no experience with any Colorado coroner’s office. She has no experience in medico-legal autopsy, nor does she know how the La Plata County Corner’s Office operates. The…
She referenced a letter from one of my supporters that did not make clear the circumstances under which I received the Gold Key Award from the Colorado Society of CPAs.…
Duke Schirard has provided 20-plus years of solid, strong leadership to the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. He also served as Bayfield marshal for several years and was an officer…
I have been fortunate to live in La Plata County for a long time. I am a little long in the tooth, so I have seen a lot of changes…
This man certainly cares about this county or he wouldn’t have been sheriff as long as he has and still be popular. He is loved by this community, and anyone…
There is a great deal of controversy regarding smart meters and anyone who takes the time to do some research will discover information that should give us all pause. And…
We’ve got world-class riding just outside of Durango, and some of our most classic trails – including the Hermosa Creek Trail, the Colorado Trail and the Corral Trail – are…
If he’s anything like me, he’s not the man he used to be. I can’t think as well, my memory is terrible, and my driving is best left to my…
More than 300,000 Coloradans have lost health care and are now paying more for less coverage – if they qualify. Withholding taxes increased in July to fund portions of Obamacare…
Thanks for thinking of me, though. It showed me that I’m not as senile as I thought. Hope Hamilton Bayfield
He is no longer an officer, and my point is “been there, done that,” and I, too, lied to protect him. I filed police reports against him, only to back…
When J. Paul Brown was La Plata County commissioner, he was instrumental in bringing Wildlife Services to the County. Wildlife Services is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
collective bargaining negotiations; place GMO labeling burden on FDA
White comments about “old domestic violence incidents” (that’s “old domestic violence incident reports,” Mr. White). He states that no citation was issued in response to either of these reports nor…
I beg to differ. All of our county’s $62 million in revenue and $71 million in disbursements go through the treasurer’s office, and the efficiency with which it is collected…
Consider his mission statement: “economy, energy, education and a pristine environment.” A pristine environment! Gardner can’t care about our environment if he: Received a 4 percent approval rating from the…
In 2010, Democrats and unaffiliated voters sat out the election; the tea party favorite, J. Paul Brown, became state legislator. Will Brown capitalize on midterm election apathy once again and…
Sheriff Schirard does not micromanage his staff, which I found extremely refreshing to once again have a sheriff that has trust and faith in his department heads. Of course, those…
To assess which candidate is better qualified, please, review the job requirements. The treasurer collects tax dollars, invests them and pays the bills. One candidate has 10 years of accounting…
It is rare to have an individual with such experience to represent La Plata County. I urge my friends and the fine people of La Plata County to vote for…
As the forest is being rapidly destroyed by illegal logging, mining, poaching and clearing for palm oil plantations, orangutan habitat is lost, and with it, the natural food source for…
Do we really want to hand over an $85,000-a-year paycheck to someone who just expects it? What is his real business experience? Who has hired him besides family members? County…
Blake is tea party; he founded the Durango chapter in 2010. Blake is part of the vocal opposition that caused the comprehensive plan to be shelved in 2011 at great…
Without Mike’s help, Fort Lewis College would have not received the $10 million that will allow FLC to finish its science building. That money would have otherwise gone to Denver…
Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was as an outspoken eugenicist, saying “The most merciful thing the large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.”…
Please, show your support with a vote for Duke. Jerry R. Thomas Durango
