Letters to the Editor

Vote for Udall, Tapia and Smith

Scott Tipton is part of a group of Republicans who can hardly tolerate not being the party in power, and…

McLachlan effective, represents all

We also appreciate the fact that Mike co-sponsored House Bill 252. Our family has solar panels on our home, and…

Bloomberg, Soros money pales to Kochs’

By contrast, Bloomberg is limiting his outlays to gun-related issues at around $5-10 million. Soros is still on the sidelines.…

Bobby Lieb is by far the best choice

The Democratic candidate for treasurer has a BA in accounting, an MBA, and a work history as a bank auditor,…

Lieb, Schirard best for county

Next, I’d like to thank Ed Murray for his many, many years of service as La Plata County treasurer. While…

Lieb wants to do right for county

Tom Duke Durango

Schirard a man of character, honor

In contrast, I also got to know Sean Smith while I was working for La Plata County. I truly believe…

Base vote on more than just ‘choice’

The false “your reproductive rights are in danger” narrative is a tactic pro-choice Democrats have embraced for decades to persuade…

October 6, 2014

Eating palm oil is harming orangutans

Stop eating palm oil! If enough people do this, they will choose a different ingredient to use! One person can…

October 6, 2014

Housing termination not mandated

Southwest Center for Independence is an independent living center for persons with disabilities. While, at this time, it is not…

October 6, 2014

Schirard cares about La Plata County

I have voted and supported him every since. He is honest and tells you how it is, whether you like…

October 5, 2014

Evaluate candidates on experience

When evaluating finalists for a job, sometimes committee members suggest that an applicant is “owed” a job, that the person…

October 5, 2014

Lieb’s experience best suits treasurer job

As a resident and employee of the community, I have seen firsthand the various ways Bobby Lieb’s leadership has resulted…

Vote for J. Paul Brown for state rep

His knowledge of issues affecting our community, the state of Colorado, and District 59 are unsurpassed. He has dealt with…

Work to avoid planetary disaster

Amelia Potvin Carbondale

County needs moderate commissioner

La Plata County has a clear choice for our county commissioner. The story (Herald, Sept. 28) regarding the commissioner race…

Lieb is right choice for treasurer

Denny R. Ehlers Durango

Airport parking issue is about money

Take the new regulation to ticket vehicles waiting outside our airport. The problem is not too many cars, not congestion.…

Keep quality; keep Schirard

Matt Cutter Monte Vista

City should help fund horse rescue

Dawn Lee Ignacio

Lieb is only candidate qualified for job

She is not qualified, and I question her ability to function as steward of the county’s fiscal responsibilities. She claims…

La Plata County blessed to have Smith

At the same time, it became obvious to me that his heart was still in Colorado – his true home…

Questioning Udall family a desperate act

I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate.…