Letters to the Editor

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

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

Elect a sheriff for the 21st century

The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for thousands of pieces of evidence; yet, the sheriff doesn’t use his state-of-the-art barcode evidence…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard no longer deserves to be sheriff

His tirades to The Durango Herald and on social media outlets show how much he no longer deserves to be…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

City needs a proper process for rezoning

We heard the same argument two years ago when the existing council was trying to adopt the new Land Use…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Smith and the Herald bullying Schirard

I was married to Duke for going on 13 years. We had our difficulties and, sadly, our marriage ended in…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

McLachlan – integrity and effectiveness

On a separate note: Even though they are unopposed, I urge citizens to show approval for the excellent performance of…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Get involved with Durango Natural Foods

There has been much misinformation regarding the current issues that have been presented in the Herald and other forms of…

October 11, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lies about Schirard are just plain slimy

Jardi Schirard Vero Beach, Fla.

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Diverse group worked for water

As citizens, we invested significant time in the process that has brought us to this point. Working together required a…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Today’s news harkens the 1980s

But the final act in the drama came about when the entire La Plata County Sheriff’s Department arrested itself when…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

River cleanup turnout disappointing

Only 20 volunteers showed – sadly the same people that participate every year. We really appreciated Fort Lewis College organizing…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Find a safe pedestrian crossing

David W. Farmer Durango

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Brown’s loyalty is to Constitution

McLachlan responded, “As a former U.S. Marine, I understand and appreciate the need to uphold our Second Amendment, but I…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

County must keep funding library

This casual, nay, deadly serious talk about shuttering a couple of the last vibrant community centers in our rural areas…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Herald owes man’s mother an apology

The story accused my father of beating my mother. That is factually incorrect. If that was correct, then I would…

October 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

J. Paul Brown to bring prosperity, jobs

He had the guts to say that bear-hunting seasons should be managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and not by…

October 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Explain difficulty of left turn in Durango

Sherri Libby Durango

October 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Attend oil and gas task force meeting

As usual, those who profit from the status quo already are working hard to hijack our meeting. From robo-calls funded…

October 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Duke Schirard never hit former wife

They are small, petty little people who must feel they can hurt others just to win this election. Lucy Moughton…

October 8, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Ex-husband is best sheriff candidate

I know he is not always politically correct, but I trust him and will be voting for him for sheriff.…

October 8, 2014