Opinion & Letters to the Editor

McLachlan a voice of moderation in Denver
Letters to the Editor

McLachlan a voice of moderation in Denver

August 23, 2014

He stands for better education, better health care and more jobs in the district. He knows that you can maintain the integrity of the environment that brings thousands to our…

Lieb family committed to public service
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Lieb family committed to public service

August 23, 2014

One is the deputy chief of police in Woodstock, Illinois, and the other is a county commissioner in La Plata County. I know that both look at it as more…

Netanyahu should face war-crimes charges
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Netanyahu should face war-crimes charges

August 23, 2014

It’s not surprising that Israel is outraged that the U.N. Human Rights Council is about to investigate Israel’s latest genocidal bash against civilians in the Gaza Strip. The investigative commission…

Ed Zink
Editorials

Ed Zink

August 23, 2014

Horse leader built race into community keystone

Bobby Lieb demonstrates honesty, integrity
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Bobby Lieb demonstrates honesty, integrity

August 20, 2014

We once experienced a difficulty and needed to appear before the county board for final judgment. A member of his family had been guiding us through this process. The morning…

Herd-dog attack highlights grazing problems
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Herd-dog attack highlights grazing problems

August 20, 2014

Upon reporting this incident to the U.S. Forest Service, we learned the hiker had trekked considerably out of her way to Silverton to report it to law enforcement. The incident…

Hollywood losses inspire poetry
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Hollywood losses inspire poetry

August 20, 2014

Fame Large before us loom the entertainers Evoking raw emotion in each scene We share their lives, although they never know us They bare their souls upon the silver screen…

Local judges
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Local judges

August 20, 2014

Commission endorsement a well-deserved compliment and a guide for the voters

There are two sides to most stories
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There are two sides to most stories

August 20, 2014

The education issue is simple. Democrats have been driving this one for 40 years. They tell me on the radio 1 in 6 teenagers drops out, that 1 in 6r…

Health group supports community efforts
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Health group supports community efforts

August 20, 2014

CHAC would also like to thank Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee, which also financially supported CARES for 2014. This valuable program would not be possible without the…

Fundraiser for guv
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Fundraiser for guv

August 20, 2014

Hickenlooper’s personal feelings aside, governor has acted dutifully on marijuana

Statue is welcoming, unlike intersection
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Statue is welcoming, unlike intersection

August 20, 2014

But the sculpture is very welcoming. I like it and appreciate the message it sends to me, a new resident. Buddie Bertrand Durango

With Israel, U.S. behaves like naive spouse
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With Israel, U.S. behaves like naive spouse

August 18, 2014

When we support Israel, we support her actions and become part of the same war crimes she’s been committing for decades. Consider the illegal blockade of Gaza that has been…

Western Republicans are hardly bigots
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Western Republicans are hardly bigots

August 18, 2014

In his reference to the “Republicans’ relentless war on women,” there, I am afraid, Van Zee has found us out. It is a well-kept secret, but there are absolutely no…

Public-lands grazing good for ecosystem
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Public-lands grazing good for ecosystem

August 18, 2014

What the public does not understand is that grazing on public lands is not free. Ranchers must buy the grazing permit. The price of the permit is calculated by the…

Gardner’s cancelation claims suspicious
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Gardner’s cancelation claims suspicious

August 18, 2014

My private insurance policy was canceled under Obamacare and was immediately replaced with a better one for a fraction of the price. If that’s the pain of Obamacare, I say…

Lieb epitomizes balance, accountability
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Lieb epitomizes balance, accountability

August 18, 2014

First, they should look for balance in the leader’s ability to fairly represent all of their constituents. Next, they should always show good judgment in the form of rational thinking…

Idiots’ numbers are growing
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Idiots’ numbers are growing

August 18, 2014

Then I read about the stopping of grazing on public land. Farmers and their families have been doing this for more than 100 years to earn a living. Yet, people…

Transparency
Editorials

Transparency

August 18, 2014

measure would require openness in school board negotiations with teachers

Vote against progress-stifling conservatives
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Vote against progress-stifling conservatives

August 17, 2014

Does anyone in this country believe for one millisecond that if Republicans/conservatives held the Senate and the presidency, that they would feel obligated to compromise with the minority on anything?…

Feds need to figure out marijuana is legal
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Feds need to figure out marijuana is legal

August 17, 2014

Two years ago, Colorado voters declared marijuana legal for people 21 years or older. Even if she was born in a leap year, Lea Olivier appears to meet this criterion.…

Public access
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Public access

August 17, 2014

not abandon road to Yucca House

Ask commissioner candidates key questions
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Ask commissioner candidates key questions

August 16, 2014

What is their background experience with running a business, let alone a multi-million-dollar operation like the county? How will they personally bring balance to the board for impartial decision-making reflecting…

Human impact is greater than livestock
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Human impact is greater than livestock

August 16, 2014

Hikers enjoy the beauty of our country, and we range people are happy to share the wilderness with them, but they should get all of their facts straight! I have…