Opinion

Re-elect McLachlan

effective voice in the state House

October 7, 2014

Base vote on more than just ‘choice’

The false “your reproductive rights are in danger” narrative is a tactic pro-choice Democrats have embraced for decades to persuade…

October 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Eating palm oil is harming orangutans

Stop eating palm oil! If enough people do this, they will choose a different ingredient to use! One person can…

October 6, 2014

Editorials

Joe Neguse

right priorities for secretary of state

October 6, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Housing termination not mandated

Southwest Center for Independence is an independent living center for persons with disabilities. While, at this time, it is not…

October 6, 2014

Editorials

Stapleton for treasurer

He deserves to be re-elected. Stapleton, a Republican, is opposed by Democrat Betsy Markey. She is a smart, educated woman…

October 6, 2014

Editorials

Attorney general

for forward-thinker Don Quick

October 5, 2014

Editorials

Roman for state ed board

The Board of Education is made up of one representative from each of the state’s seven congressional districts, plus the…

October 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard cares about La Plata County

I have voted and supported him every since. He is honest and tells you how it is, whether you like…

October 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Evaluate candidates on experience

When evaluating finalists for a job, sometimes committee members suggest that an applicant is “owed” a job, that the person…

October 5, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb’s experience best suits treasurer job

As a resident and employee of the community, I have seen firsthand the various ways Bobby Lieb’s leadership has resulted…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Vote for J. Paul Brown for state rep

His knowledge of issues affecting our community, the state of Colorado, and District 59 are unsurpassed. He has dealt with…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Work to avoid planetary disaster

Amelia Potvin Carbondale

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

County needs moderate commissioner

La Plata County has a clear choice for our county commissioner. The story (Herald, Sept. 28) regarding the commissioner race…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb is right choice for treasurer

Denny R. Ehlers Durango

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Airport parking issue is about money

Take the new regulation to ticket vehicles waiting outside our airport. The problem is not too many cars, not congestion.…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Keep quality; keep Schirard

Matt Cutter Monte Vista

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

City should help fund horse rescue

Dawn Lee Ignacio

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb is only candidate qualified for job

She is not qualified, and I question her ability to function as steward of the county’s fiscal responsibilities. She claims…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

La Plata County blessed to have Smith

At the same time, it became obvious to me that his heart was still in Colorado – his true home…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Questioning Udall family a desperate act

I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate.…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Save the planet: Vote Democrat

They say that admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery. The right-wing radicals who have stolen…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Come support original Hermosa bill

On Oct. 7, there will be a fantastic chance to appreciate the wilderness we hold so dear and learn more…

October 4, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Vote for climate: re-elect McLachlan

Mike believes in common-sense solutions to climate change that can be acted on locally, like his support of House Bill…

October 4, 2014