Opinion

McLachlan, Udall strong on environment

As a mother and an environmentalist, it is clear to me that there is a strong connection between issues important…

October 25, 2014

Boycott Herald; support Schirard

So the Herald’s endorsement of Smith should be no surprise. Ellen Roberts endorsed Sheriff Duke Schirard for no other reason…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

House race is a study of opposites

Mike knows how to work across the aisle. He understands the need to build solutions through compromise. Mike is bright,…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Brown has proven leadership, honesty

Unlike his opponent Mike McLachlan, J. Paul actually does what he says is going to do. During the last election,…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Amendment 67 is harsh, punitive

Rather than protecting pregnant women, Amendment 67 could subject any pregnant woman and her doctor to the scrutiny and intrusion…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Vote Dem if you care about climate

In the last several years, Colorado has experienced repeated natural disasters: the two most destructive wildfires in state history and…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Begay has coroner experience, training

As a law enforcement officer for 19 years and former detective, I know how important the coroner’s job is in…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb gives his best, cares for county

Over his lifetime in Durango, I have witnessed the respect he has in his many roles â€“ as a business…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Trusting treasurer is key issue

The treasurer, on the other hand, manages the funds, sends out tax notices, collects taxes and disburses same to appropriate…

October 25, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Smith will move sheriff’s office forward

My uncle was a town marshal for years, and one of my closest friends is a retired New Mexico state…

October 25, 2014

Editorials

Death penalty

Helen Prejean’s crusade to end capital punishment deserves support

October 25, 2014

Opinion

Who is donating to Lieb’s campaign?

So where IS the money coming from for his campaign? “Paid for by Bobby Lieb” with a phone number is…

October 23, 2014

Opinion

Leadership La Plata appreciates support for class held in Bayfield

We appreciate the generosity of the staff at Bayfield Town Hall who graciously hosted the class in the board room.…

October 23, 2014

Opinion

Donations needed for Crane fundraisers

Aria currently has gone through four months of harsh chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to try and kill this…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Err on transparency’s side with 105

Nothing more, nothing less. No matter what research you choose to believe, the research on GMOs is still young in…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Food information helps buyers choose

Gary Pax Carbondale

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Roebuck analyzes issues carefully

Despite my wishes at times, she is not the mother who believes I am always right. She needs more details,…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb is a trustworthy public servant

He is recognized for his honesty and his commitment to the community. Bobby has guided the creation of jobs, advocated…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Common Core is not a federal mandate

In 2008, already painfully aware of such gaps, the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Elect county clerk as secretary of state

As the elected clerk and recorder, I ensured that every resident had the opportunity to vote – delivering and receiving…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

GMO labeling fulfills right to know

Your call for the voluntary labeling of non-GMOs only is exactly what the food industry wants. GMOs need to be…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Wildlife Services a stand-in for views

I believe that the McLachlan campaign is responding to a drumbeat of criticism of all government programs in the form…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Stick with what works: Duke Schirard

He is honest, hard-working and dedicated to this county. He has a vast knowledge of the county and how it…

October 23, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Blake’s views far from well-rounded

Do these complementary adjectives fully reflect Blake’s passion for constructive dialogue on complex issues like planning and fracking? We take…

October 23, 2014