He has proved he has the professional skills to meet the needs of the office of county treasurer, with keen fiscal accountability, strong collaborative relationships and a solid understanding of…
Prairie dogs do carry fleas, but almost all small mammals do – rabbits, squirrels, mice, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, etc. The fleas, however, do not simply make a great leap from…
Bobby has an outgoing style and long-term knowledge of our La Plata County culture and community, valuable attributes in public servants. I say voting for Bobby Lieb is a no-brainer,…
Through Mike’s leadership on this issue, a unique coalition of stakeholders including farmers, ranchers and anglers have come together to make the right choice about the future of our beautiful…
What do we know about Sean Smith? When asked for information regarding what his beliefs and ideas are he will lead you to a picture copy of his résumé posted…
Rep. Cory Gardner’s campaign failed to respond to repeated requests from AARP for information regarding his position on issues affecting senior voters, so one has to look at his website,…
Gardner told the billionaires that subsidies would benefit fossil fuels, the Kochs’ coal and tar-sands industry and other fossil industries. Sustainable and clean-energy entrepreneurs need not apply to serve our…
Bobby’s experience in private business and as a county commissioner give him the broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding needed for the successful performance of this position. He is an…
If I hear “ J. Paul Brown is a man …” one more time, I think I’ll have to turn off my radio until after the election. No, worse than…
Make the clear and simple choice. Vote for Bobby Lieb for county treasurer. Tom Crabb Durango
Despite all the rhetoric, Bobby Lieb is not qualified to manage money. The 2014 La Plata County budget that County Commissioner Lieb approved has about a $10 million dollar deficit.…
Moreover, Rep. McLachlan has the commonsense that our district needs including: the recognition of the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and veterans, sensible background checks for gun purchases, protection…
I see one very qualified candidate who is doing just this: Allison Morrissey. I see her at events talking to people, and she has knocked on more than 6,000 doors…
He has been in his overpaid sinecure for almost 20 years. What do we have to show for 20 years of Duke? The people of this community have a long…
The Herald believes that the sheriff’s personal statements are relevant to voters. Perhaps they are. But by definition, a sheriff is an elected official. Voters tolerate and even expect a…
This applies most particularly to his passion and concern for helping jail prisoners avoid the revolving door of returning to jail after release by implementing simple and sensible support programs…
I was formerly employed by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. I began my career in 2000 working for Duke Schirard. I have many reasons to be loyal to Duke,…
Over the 42 years of my life, I have watched my father, Duke Schirard and what he has given to this community. I have seen how he has supported fellow…
Then last spring, I was startled to learn that Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend my rights to hold onto my cherished three-gun collection. I learned that piddling minor…
1) Thanks to Sheriff Duke Schirard for the quality of individuals he employs and the prudent manner with which he spends my tax dollars. 2) La Plata County is still…
During that time, we have seen many folks offer themselves for various levels of public office. While some have been able to build coalitions from which to effect positive change…
I would like people to know that I support Allison Morrissey as our next county treasurer. Neither candidate has worked in the office of the La Plata County treasurer, but…
Sen. Ellen Roberts is right: What is needed is new thinking on the subject
