Letters to the Editor

Get informed about Planned Parenthood

Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was as an outspoken eugenicist, saying “The most merciful thing the large family does…

October 14, 2014

Schirard provides quality leadership

Please, show your support with a vote for Duke. Jerry R. Thomas Durango

October 14, 2014

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Brown will do what he says he will

In Colorado, we have let outside interests gain political advantage and push their agenda on Coloradans. We, in the 59th…

October 14, 2014

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Proposition 105 is not good enough

It does appear to require foods that are genetically modified to be so labeled, so at least we have some…

October 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Ignore nonsense and re-elect Schirard

John & Jody Mankins Bayfield

October 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Schirard manages office well

Sheriff Schirard understands the dynamics of managing the Sheriff’s Office responsibilities and safety of his staff with the expectations of…

October 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Vote for integrity in Sheriff’s Office

The sheriff’s role is not interpreting the Constitution but enforcing, as reasonably as possible, laws passed by the Legislature. Sean…

October 14, 2014

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Consider Schirard’s years of service

We can thank Duke Schirard and his department for helping us all enjoy this living environment. It doesn’t matter whether…

October 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard and Brown for the intelligent

Nonie Phillips-Helm Ignacio

October 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb has demonstrated integrity

I encourage you to vote in this election and, please, consider joining me to elect Bobby Lieb as our treasurer.…

October 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff’s Office not broken; do not fix it

I’m retired now, but still see Duke as the most qualified person to continue as our leader in the law-enforcement…

October 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Time for change at Sheriff’s Office

I have a unique perspective concerning the internal workings at the Sheriff’s Office that the general public is not privy…

October 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

DNF should retain its current board

Also, please consider not submitting your name in nomination; letâ€™s leave the ballot blank as a further indication of our…

October 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Maintain integrity in the Sheriff’s Office

Why would such a despicable man, as Smith has portrayed Schirard to be, provide an opportunity for Smith and his…

October 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Republican candidates veering far right

Brad Blake wants to ensure that government cannot interfere in our daily lives – not to fix roads, not to…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Branch libraries serve vital needs

I regularly visited the Sunnyside Branch Library before I had children and increased my use with my children. All of…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey is a top-notch star

Her academic credentials are top-notch. Her business experience is impressive and, importantly, germane to the office of La Plata County…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Save future Hickenlooper hosannas

Ed Fowler Durango

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Go undercover to get real jail story

Maybe The Durango Herald could put someone undercover in the jail and try to deal with the confusion a family…

October 11, 2014

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Morrissey is perfect for treasurer

Since June, Allison and I have walked and knocked on doors together at least one day a week. We walked…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb ill-suited for public service

However, we are not considering Bobby Lieb for public office based on his family’s charity. We should judge the candidate…

October 11, 2014

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Lieb knows county’s needs, values

I have known Lieb for many years and am convinced I can trust him to make good decisions for our…

October 11, 2014

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Experience here trumps time elsewhere

Allison is quoted as saying she will bring the treasurer’s office “out of the dark.” I didn’t know the treasurer’s…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff should enforce all laws

Fittingly perhaps, we in La Plata County are blessed with our own handlebar-mustached, invective spitting, cowboy wannabe, anachronism-in-the-flesh: Duke Schirard.…

October 11, 2014