Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Saul’s Creek is not west of Bayfield

Ken Gaherty Bayfield

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb has high level of expertise

Greg W. Munro Durango

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb has intellect, character to lead

Sidny Zink Durango

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Knowing history is vital to success

Andrew Gulliford Durango

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

McLachlan works to save healthy waterways

Through Mike’s leadership on this issue, a unique coalition of stakeholders including farmers, ranchers and anglers have come together to…

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Keep law-enforcement emails confidential

Royce Phillips Quito, Ecuador

September 21, 2014

Editorials

Debates and forums

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September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Schirard has proven record; Smith has not

What do we know about Sean Smith? When asked for information regarding what his beliefs and ideas are he will…

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Udall has represented Colorado’s views well

Rep. Cory Gardner’s campaign failed to respond to repeated requests from AARP for information regarding his position on issues affecting…

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Billionaire club depends on failing children

Gardner told the billionaires that subsidies would benefit fossil fuels, the Kochs’ coal and tar-sands industry and other fossil industries.…

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lieb has broad spectrum of knowledge

Bobbyâ€™s experience in private business and as a county commissioner give him the broad spectrum of knowledge and understanding needed…

September 21, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Please, deliver us from this annoying jingle

If I hear “ J. Paul Brown is a man …” one more time, I think I’ll have to turn…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Bobby Lieb would make seamless transition

Make the clear and simple choice. Vote for Bobby Lieb for county treasurer. Tom Crabb Durango

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey is qualified and not conflicted

Despite all the rhetoric, Bobby Lieb is not qualified to manage money. The 2014 La Plata County budget that County…

September 20, 2014

Editorials

End of Life

conversations may help all involved

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

McLachlan shares commonsense values

Moreover, Rep. McLachlan has the commonsense that our district needs including: the recognition of the rights of women, the LGBTQ…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey qualified, caring and dedicated

I see one very qualified candidate who is doing just this: Allison Morrissey. I see her at events talking to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Duke, let’s leave Wild West to John Wayne

He has been in his overpaid sinecure for almost 20 years. What do we have to show for 20 years…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Problem is bias of nonelected officials

The Herald believes that the sheriff’s personal statements are relevant to voters. Perhaps they are. But by definition, a sheriff…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Elect someone who cares as sheriff

This applies most particularly to his passion and concern for helping jail prisoners avoid the revolving door of returning to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Smith committed to improving office

I was formerly employed by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. I began my career in 2000 working for Duke…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Sheriff has county’s best interest in mind

Over the 42 years of my life, I have watched my father, Duke Schirard and what he has given to…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Will the real Schirard please stand up?

Then last spring, I was startled to learn that Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend my rights to hold…

September 20, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Clearing the air on county issues

1) Thanks to Sheriff Duke Schirard for the quality of individuals he employs and the prudent manner with which he…

September 20, 2014