Letters to the Editor

Vote for these dedicated public servants

I am honored to vote for Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff for county commissioner, Barbara McLachlan for our state representative,…

October 24, 2016

Trump, lands, climate change are enough

That’s enough for me. I’m voting for Gail Schwartz for Congress. I’m voting for Barbara McLachlan for the Colorado Legislature.…

October 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Check the facts, vote for Gwen Lachelt

Lachelt took an effective leading role during the Gold King Mine disaster.Lachelt did not charge the county for her two…

October 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Election shows an America in decline

I have yet to see a debate where the candidates actually answered the questions, put forth their policies, let you…

October 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Westendorff’s leadership warrants vote

Julie Holligan Westendorff, in particular, has shown invaluable leadership and consensus building skills in her term as a La Plata…

October 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Mailers going straight into the round file

At this stage of the election, after having political mailers stuffed into our mail boxes for months and months, the…

October 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Keep public lands public: Re-elect Gwen

Southwest Colorado is a world-class destination for outdoor recreation for one reason: open public access to abundant public lands. It…

October 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Pick these four women for leadership

Lachelt and Westendorff are seeking re-election and are well known for the excellent work they have done for La Plata…

October 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Tipton is not an enemy of public lands

Scott Tipton is well aware of and supports using public lands for the benefit of all, and is protective against…

October 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Re-elect Westendorff, a proven leader

She has taken a serious interest in the nuts and bolts for our county and has been willing to take…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Vote for these three quality candidates

Votes for Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff assure us of continued high quality and experienced management of La Plata County.…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Avoid chaos; vote for Gwen and Julie

Things have gotten a lot better with the current commissioners. Thanks to the efforts of Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff,…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Incumbents argued well for re-election

I found the debate to be something of a mismatch, however. The incumbents, Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff, were able…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

J. Paul Brown has always been a worker

‘To Make the Best Better” is the 4-H slogan, and also it is what J. Paul Brown lives by, whether…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Raising wages is right, but not this way

It all comes down to the tip credit. The tip credit in the amendment would force restaurants to pay all…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

‘Lesser of two evils’ is still choosing evil

This year’s presidential contest presents us with a choice between two horribly flawed candidates – neither of whom is qualified…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Politicians insulated from seniors’ costs

Notably missing is the premium for next year, information that is also unavailable on www.medicare.gov. Could it be that a…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Momentum is with Lachelt, Westendorff

Their first-term progress is stellar, and threat of standstill or backpedaling looms after a potential changing of the guard. One…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Questions for candidate Gail Schwartz

When will the War on Terror be over? Does she believe we can afford to maintain the hundreds of overseas…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support Westendorff for access, solutions

For example, she was so helpful in addressing the problem of extreme blowing dust on the west side of the…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Vote to support more long-term thinking

CalCom Solar was started by three locals working out of our spare bedrooms. We were the classic telecommuters – people…

October 22, 2016

Letters to the Editor

New appointees not only users of roads

So, I want to comment on Bob Pfeiffer’s complaint (Letters, Herald, Sept. 25) about road improvements in Durango Hills being…

October 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare features three fatal flaws

Twenty percent of Coloradans will not be covered, but still have to pay. Coloradans covered by Medicare, TriCare, or the…

October 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare, Amdt. 69, bad for retirees

In many Amendment 69 letters, there is a general theme of “check the facts.” OK, here are some facts entirely…

October 20, 2016