Letters to the Editor Jann Smith has coroner qualifications Jann Smith, our current county coroner, is the only candidate certified by the Colorado Coroners Association when performing death investigations.… October 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor Schirard, not Smith, made story public The Herald has stated that this was an abuse of power. Smith stated in that story and in public forums… October 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor Treasurer is nonpartisan, functional Allison Morrissey provides the better choice when all factors are considered. Voters are fortunate to have two candidates with different… October 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor Life is the greatest common good The problem is, it doesn’t work. You see, that “fertilized egg” is a new baby with the exact DNA that… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Blake will focus on correct priorities We know Brad, not only from a business perspective but have had opportunity to touch shoulders with him personally. He… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Safe abortion must be available They do not do this without agonizing over their decision. Society taking away the sources for this procedure will be… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Smith is intelligent, collaborative leader Sean was also the only member of the sheriffs department to actively participate in the Children Youth and Family Master… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Unload Udall as new beginning There were virtually none, and billions of dollars were wasted. It continues on with the disasters called Obamacare, Benghazi, Solyndra… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Endorsements for Smith speak volumes These people and entities have more insight about the candidates than the public. By his own admission, Sheriff Duke Schirard… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor McLachlan does not represent all vets Last year, I met a young veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan in 2005, is wheelchair-bound and felt so strongly… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Vetting candidates is good thing We have been discussing crazy stuff, like whether the sheriff is the last defense of the people against an encroaching,… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Morrissey, Roebuck best for county Cynthia Roebuck knows the county’s development processes inside and out and will put that expertise to work for better systems… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor No-nonsense Duke is candid, qualified Duke’s straightforward polices serve the people very effectively. His no-nonsense approach makes quite clear his expectations of the job’s objectives.… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Lieb is best choice based on merits On this issue, there is no parity. As noted in The Durango Herald endorsement of Lieb (Oct. 14) and numerous… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Vote yes to label GMO foods Recently, scientists discovered GMO soy engineered by Monsanto in infant formula in Portland – promise broken. Giants promised farmers increased… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Smith has deep love for community, job I have had the opportunity to visit La Plata County on many occasions, and I wish my career would allow… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Sort wheat from chaff: Vote Schirard When Duke took over, he changed the complexion of the department and it started to function properly. He gave his… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Smith committed to community, office Coordination and working together is something that is very important to Sean. In 2009, he coordinated the countywide implementation of… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Consider party differences when voting Republicans are likely to shut down government, sue the president, repeal Obamacare, give tax cuts to the rich, act for… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Roebuck offers diversity without division I’ve had a law practice here in Durango since 1981, and for the last seven years, Cynthia has worked with… October 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor Lieb does not show donor listing Just what is the relationship between Lieb and the Herald editorial board? Have any of their journalists actually checked up… October 27, 2014