Opinion

Ignorant voters get what they deserve

Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent on both sides, with television ads painting their opponents as mean-spirited, unprincipled,…

Udall has bad case of Beltway disease

Most senators wait until their second term to forget why they are there, and whom they are serving. Mark Udall…

Local Democrats support Obama regime

Democrats are betting their massive bankroll that this blitz of last-minute political propaganda will cause voters to forget America’s loss…

Beware of marijuana edibles on Oct. 31

The new rules for labeling do not go into effect until February 2015. In addition, here are some steps to…

Editorials

Silverton services

Broadband, health care help hamlet

Herald ignored Stapleton’s record

I question the effectiveness of a treasurer who manages to show up only 10 days a month. According to records…

Editorials

Smith for coroner

with office edges La Plata County incumbent over qualifed challenger

Lieb has experience, skills for treasurer

In addition, Bobby has the right temperament for the role of county treasurer: he is solution-oriented and diplomatic in his…

Hermosa changes were politics at worst

Having attended many of the meetings for the River Protection Workgroup, I recognize this was an open stakeholder process which…

Morrissey’s experience is totally relevant

My late father was a vice president and the CFO of a Fortune 500 company (Noble Affiliates) and he, of…

Schirard is a proven leader who cares

Duke was the Bayfield marshal at that time, I was a sergeant for LPCSO and we had crossed paths on…

Hermosa bill changes don’t mean much

If my civics teacher was correct, once a senator or representative submits a bill, the specific senatorial and house committees…

Bobby Lieb signs raise trust questions

But that aside, by saying “trust matters,” Lieb is suggesting that he, but not Allison Morrissey, is to be trusted.…

Hire commissioner with best experience

One (Cynthia Roebuck) is extremely qualified, having worked in the industry for 15 years, and she has attended all industry-related…

Brad Blake hides his extremism well

Before the campaign got in to full swing, his Facebook page was full of anti-government rants like “the role of…

Editorials

Marijuana edibles

ban was a reach, but policies should be stringent

Letters are enjoyable to voters

Everyone has forgotten the main point to be asked of each candidate – local, regional, state. It isn’t oil and…

Vote experience, performance, Schirard

Living in La Plata County for almost 37 years, I still have confidence in our sheriff who has served our…

Obama ditched key health regulations

Meanwhile, four years ago, the administration of President Barack Obama moved with virtually no fanfare to abandon a comprehensive set…

Sales tax hike would be good for Bayfield

That being said, I think a “yes” vote on the Bayfield sales tax question, ballot question 2A, is a good…

J. Paul Brown supports gun rights

He is friendly, personable and very much in touch with what is important to our part of the state as…

Veterans Stand Down set for Nov. 15

The event is held in order to find and assist homeless veterans and those who are having difficulty adjusting back…

Heritage Society appreciates support

The museum is closed for the season, ending with Heritage Days, and will reopen the last Saturday in May. Volunteers…