Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Vote right, vote for McKnight

It is a well-known fact that airport terminals are not the reason folks travel to their destinations. It is also…

October 15, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Schwartz a leader we need

Among other things, she has won my vote by promising to fight against partisan gridlock in Congress. As we are…

October 15, 2016

Editorials

Westendorff has earned our trust

The reason is experience. And not just the experience gained in the county office. She has been a municipal judge…

October 15, 2016

Editorials

Knowledge and experience warrant a vote for Lachelt

Most notably, and what motivated her to run in 2012, was the demise of the county comprehensive plan in 2011.…

October 15, 2016

Editorials

Colorado House can use McLachlan’s fresh perspective focused on the future

Colorado ranks among the lowest in the nation in per-pupil funding. McLachlan has experienced the direct effects funding deficits have…

October 15, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Work to continue Jim Spratlen’s legacy

Spratlen has created a culture within his department that promotes community policing and relationship building. He is quick to tell…

October 13, 2016

Editorials

‘Yes’ to higher tobacco tax

Amendment 72 would raise the tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1.75, from 84 cent per pack to $2.59.…

October 13, 2016

Editorials

‘No’ to Amendment 69, ColoradoCare

is well-intentioned and ambitious, but has too many problems

October 13, 2016

Editorials

Gail Schwartz

independence, competence and commitment is what the 3rd CD needs

October 11, 2016

Editorials

Re-elect Michael Bennet

In the Senate, Bennet has led by example and consistently demonstrated that his idea of a senator’s role is not…

October 11, 2016

Editorials

‘Yes’ to wage increase

Whether you find the old saw funny depends on your wages. For too many, there is little humor in it.…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Public gardens are not for private use

We buy roses, nurture them, feed them and display them for residents and visitors of our community to enjoy. The…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Use sales tax increase to raise funding

Why do all of these issues need to use property tax increases as the only way to fund them? Why…

October 11, 2016

Editorials

Raise the bar

‘Yes’ to making it more difficult to amend Colorado’s Constitution

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

‘Yes’ vote on Issue 3B vital for children

The state selected Bayfield as its highest priority for school construction and awarded a BEST grant of $8.5 million that…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Vote McLachlan for an exceptional leader

Passionate about our public health and the environment, Barbara McLachlan made it clear that she is going to work for…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Why not hire Americans as pollsters?

Recently, I received a polling call which was clearly on behalf of J. Paul Brown. But what was unusual was…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

McLachlan in synch with La Plata voters

McLachlan is the forward-thinking candidate who will work to secure a dynamic, broad-based economy for Colorado. J. Paul Brown is…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Clinton has all the qualities for office

Being secretary is extremely demanding. There’s grueling, sometimes dangerous world travel, often on short notice. She constantly dealt with people…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Tipton slanders Delta County in his ad

We just lost 800 coal mining jobs and the surviving 200 are none too secure. That’s caused many families with…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

‘Honest Don’ can make America hate again

He doesn’t like John McCain because he is a disgrace for being a P.O.W. in Vietnam and I agree with…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Call for term limits and tax code reforms

I look back upon the past in which I was taught humility, honor and respect for all of those around…

October 11, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Attacks on McLachlan show desperation

It said she wants to decriminalize meth, she will do nothing to save failing schools and she will allow politicians…

October 11, 2016

Editorials

‘Yes’ on Amdts. T and U

Amendment T would remove an unnecessary reference to slavery in the state Constitution. Amendment U would eliminate an esoteric tax…

October 10, 2016