Next, I’d like to thank Ed Murray for his many, many years of service as La Plata County treasurer. While never seeking the limelight, Ed has been a steady hand…
In contrast, I also got to know Sean Smith while I was working for La Plata County. I truly believe that Sheriff Duke Schirard is a much more capable candidate.…
The false “your reproductive rights are in danger” narrative is a tactic pro-choice Democrats have embraced for decades to persuade women to vote for Democrats over Republicans. I would argue…
Stop eating palm oil! If enough people do this, they will choose a different ingredient to use! One person can make a huge difference! Hazel Smith Dolores
Southwest Center for Independence is an independent living center for persons with disabilities. While, at this time, it is not the policy of HUD to grant reasonable accommodations for persons…
He deserves to be re-elected. Stapleton, a Republican, is opposed by Democrat Betsy Markey. She is a smart, educated woman with top-notch experience in both business and government, including having…
The Board of Education is made up of one representative from each of the state’s seven congressional districts, plus the state’s commissioner of education acting as the nonvoting board secretary.…
I have voted and supported him every since. He is honest and tells you how it is, whether you like it or not. He always puts the residents of La…
When evaluating finalists for a job, sometimes committee members suggest that an applicant is “owed” a job, that the person has “put in their time,” that there is a valuable…
As a resident and employee of the community, I have seen firsthand the various ways Bobby Lieb’s leadership has resulted in smart decisions for the benefit of the people. As…
His knowledge of issues affecting our community, the state of Colorado, and District 59 are unsurpassed. He has dealt with gas companies, the Forest Service, and local and statewide water…
La Plata County has a clear choice for our county commissioner. The story (Herald, Sept. 28) regarding the commissioner race reveals the difference in the candidates. Both note the difficulties…
Take the new regulation to ticket vehicles waiting outside our airport. The problem is not too many cars, not congestion. The problem is, how can we squeeze more money out…
She is not qualified, and I question her ability to function as steward of the county’s fiscal responsibilities. She claims a 48 percent county revenue drop (recession data) when in…
At the same time, it became obvious to me that his heart was still in Colorado – his true home as he called it. We tried to get him to…
I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate. His ongoing and passionate support for the people of this…
They say that admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery. The right-wing radicals who have stolen the GOP are in obvious denial. This country was founded…
On Oct. 7, there will be a fantastic chance to appreciate the wilderness we hold so dear and learn more about how to protect it. John Fielder, world-renowned Colorado wilderness…
Mike believes in common-sense solutions to climate change that can be acted on locally, like his support of House Bill 252 increasing renewable energy standards for electric utilities. La Plata…
While serving as county commissioner, he has developed a unique and detailed familiarity with the day-to-day operation of La Plata County. He has important experience from personally developing and working…
In these jobs, she has worked to improve systems that transcend functional and geographic boundaries. In short, she knows how to eliminate unnecessary spending in big enterprises. On the revenue…
