Letters to the Editor

McLachlan shares commonsense values

Moreover, Rep. McLachlan has the commonsense that our district needs including: the recognition of the rights of women, the LGBTQ…

September 20, 2014

Morrissey qualified, caring and dedicated

I see one very qualified candidate who is doing just this: Allison Morrissey. I see her at events talking to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Duke, let’s leave Wild West to John Wayne

He has been in his overpaid sinecure for almost 20 years. What do we have to show for 20 years…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Problem is bias of nonelected officials

The Herald believes that the sheriff’s personal statements are relevant to voters. Perhaps they are. But by definition, a sheriff…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Elect someone who cares as sheriff

This applies most particularly to his passion and concern for helping jail prisoners avoid the revolving door of returning to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Smith committed to improving office

I was formerly employed by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. I began my career in 2000 working for Duke…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff has county’s best interest in mind

Over the 42 years of my life, I have watched my father, Duke Schirard and what he has given to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Will the real Schirard please stand up?

Then last spring, I was startled to learn that Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend my rights to hold…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Clearing the air on county issues

1) Thanks to Sheriff Duke Schirard for the quality of individuals he employs and the prudent manner with which he…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Time for J. Paul Brown to ride into sunset

During that time, we have seen many folks offer themselves for various levels of public office. While some have been…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Past clerk endorses Morrissey for treasurer

I would like people to know that I support Allison Morrissey as our next county treasurer. Neither candidate has worked…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb understands how our government works

As a longtime community member, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many people. Over the years, I have very…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb has enviable people skills

As an area business owner, I have worked with Bobby on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors when Bobby…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Pagosa Springs beats us to retail marijuana

I really do not understand how a much more conservative town – as Pagosa Springs is compared to Durango –…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard has become too big for britches

This is not Dodge City. He does not have the right (nor the credentials) to decide which laws are constitutional.…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Climate change does not matter

Also, this attempt to have a totally controlled global environment is downright evil and those who want this type of…

September 18, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Local VA clinic provides excellent care

Charlie Parnell Durango

September 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Pro bono attorneys contribute to community

I write to counter his assertions about our legal community. As coordinator of the Southwest Bar’s volunteer attorney program for…

September 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb has breadth, depth of experience

Bobby is a tireless worker with vast experience working in nonprofits, government and the private-business sector. Many of us know…

September 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Celebrate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23

George Mason, born of English parents in Fairfax, Virginia, a descendant of a Royalist family, was a friend and neighbor…

September 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey works hard for positive outcomes

Robert G. (Greg) Cathcart Durango

September 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey is the most qualified candidate

The county treasurer’s job is an accounting and financial investment job. As I am paying for this office through my…

September 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

City big enough for more than one troupe

Beyond that, Miss Goodie’s entertainers refused to engage with those whose actions suggested fierce rivalry and deep insecurity, and concentrated…

September 14, 2014

Letters to the Editor

What has Mark Udall done for us lately?

That doesn’t sound like it helps Colorado much. He also was a key vote in passing the Affordable Care Act…

September 14, 2014