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Lot F should benefit the broader community

As the new Head Start nears completion, the question is how Lot F, the site of the old Head Start,…

Jodi Zuber brings trusted leadership experience

Jodi Zuber cares deeply about our community, and that is one of the many reasons I am proud to support…

LPEA needs practical, dependable community leadership

As a lifelong resident of La Plata County and someone who has spent years working community events around Ignacio and…

Jenn Jenkins puts community first

As an educator, I believe in leading by example. Connection and kindness matter. We are fortunate to live in a…

LPEA needs practical energy leadership

We need to elect new La Plata Electric Association board members, ones who will seriously consider the impact rising electric…

Phil Weiser for governor

Sen. Bennet is running in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado against Attorney General Phil Weiser. Sen. Bennet questions…

Colorado voters should participate in June primary

Did you know that there will be a primary in June for us in Colorado? The primary ballot, mailed June…

CPW’s role under SB25-003 raises concerns

Colorado’s new firearm law, SB25-003, takes effect Aug. 1 and places Colorado Parks and Wildlife in charge of developing and…

Voting alone will not stop fascism

The third No Kings protest in March was, from the perspective of its organizers, a huge success. Said to be,…

Trump should undergo cognitive evaluation

A respected psychiatrist recently educated me about a neurological condition known as “sundowning syndrome” in aging people. This mental weakness…

Weiser for governor, Bennet for senate

Michael Bennet states that he can handle Colorado’s budgeting process because he did budgets while serving as superintendent of Denver…

Durango must take water conservation seriously

It’s encouraging that Durango is finally addressing water usage. I frequently eat out and socialize at local businesses, and it’s…

Attorney General Phil Weiser for governor

The midterm primary is June 30, when U.S. Sen. Bennet and current eight-year Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are on…

Public education deserves Colorado-first leadership

As a lifelong educator and former state representative deeply invested in promoting public education, I am saddened to learn that…

Building a rural health care workforce, one pathway at a time

When Axis Health System approached the La Plata Economic Development Alliance about the Opportunity NOW grant Axis received to create…

Building an affordable future: How La Plata County is addressing housing costs

With rising prices at the grocery store and the gas station, the term “affordability” seems to be everywhere. But for…

Our view: ‘Endurance,’ the most fitting name possible

a bike town has work to do to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Southwest Colorado needs Riess at the Capitol

I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a…

Respecting different choices during state testing

In response to the letter, “Opt-out students deserve better treatment,” (Herald, April 27), regarding the treatment of students who opted…

Historical comparison goes too far

The letter, “Remember the victims of 1776,” (Herald, April 22) certainly is not aging well. It identified British atrocities during…

Reelect Luschen for LPEA District 4

In deciding who you will choose to elect for LPEA District 4 this month, please ask yourself: Will you vote…

Council should reconsider mayor pro tem decision

Over the past year, I have met one-on-one with all of our City Council members while advocating for better bike…

Animas river trail should be the priority

Although I agree the mall would be a great venue for indoor pickleball courts, I question the idea of the…