Letters to the Editor

Let’s make school a safe place again

My elementary school was four miles away from Columbine High School and on April 20, 1999, I experienced my first…

March 24, 2018

Mitchell: Putting it all on the table for public and school safety

The task force would be mandated to identify specific actions that would promote public and school safety, based on established…

March 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Taking an active role in school safety

Right now, there is an effort led by parents to find workable, reliable solutions to the threat of school violence.…

March 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

We all must work to meet student needs

What came through loud and clear is that the best way to avoid a tragedy is to prevent individual despair.…

March 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Let’s work to keep our county united

Or, “I don’t really feel good about being a pawn in the Koch Brothers-funded Americans For Prosperity manipulation of our…

March 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for all the help and memories

As I retire from coaching, I walk away with many wonderful memories and experiences. I want to thank the many…

March 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Lachelt not representing all interests

Although she has not successfully voted against oil and gas, we can clearly remember two occasions where Commissioner Lachelt voted…

March 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

We can do better than Rep. Scott Tipton

I believe climate change, and the continued degradation of our planet, is the most significant threat facing us: melting permafrost…

March 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Calculating the real costs of gun violence

The costs of our current situation are substantial. Actuaries can provide us with real numbers about the cost of deaths…

March 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Schmeling: Pass SB18-097 concealed hand gun carry

SB18-097, sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle (R-Highlands Ranch) and State Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton), would only apply to…

March 20, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Storage bill leaves out rural Colorado

The Legislature determined that “Colorado’s economy, as well as the health and safety of its residents, depends on a reliable…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Facebook really is taking over reporting

You are a newspaper, is that right? You print news, right? The only printed information I’ve been able to find…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

CCL pursuit of carbon fee and dividend

Its primary purpose is commitment to building the political will for the climate solutions we all need. We focus on…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

New religious freedom laws limit freedom

Currently, government respect for “free exercise thereof,” has been sacrificed to respecting only established patriarchal religion often in the form…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Tipton bill would scar forests, input

Rep. Scott Tipton was a co-sponsor of the “Resilient National Forests Act,” which passed the House in November. Despite the…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

LPEA needs a forward-thinking board

I was fortunate to have attended the latest Green Business Roundtable lunch to hear what Bryan Hamegan, President and CEO…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Collins walks talk on income inequality

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition, in conjunction with Life Long Learning, will host Mr. Collins for two days…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Irresponsible and misleading journalism

The paper is quoted as saying the race was “dominated by Karl Hanlon.” However, the numbers reported don’t account for…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Gwen Lachelt is not all that powerful

In a recent Letter to the Editor (Herald, March 2) it was asserted that, “Lachelt has crippled the Sheriff”s Office…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Western Wire opinion supports recall

The article describes the efforts of California billionaire Tom Steyer who is providing funding sources to some Colorado politicians, including…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Poison arrows flying into La Plata County

We read in the Herald such statements as approving of poison arrows been shot: “Gwen Lachelt is the ‘queen of…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush views precise, can beat Tipton

My own view is that Diane Mitsch Bush would be the better representative for our district and would be more…

March 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Silent walkout helped kids find their voice

Watching those young people emerge from their building at 10 a.m. in absolute silence and gather together in a rough…

March 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Bring home and care for service people

If you’re like most Americans, an honest answer would be, “Never.” Many of these men and women are in war…

March 17, 2018