As a retired professional law enforcement officer of 38 years, it is my pleasure to endorse Ben Lammons for 6th Judicial District Attorney. In most communities, the success of a district attorney is gauged by his wins or losses in court: Did he fairly prosecute offenders? Did he support crime victims wholeheartedly and conduct his oath of office in an unbiased and fair manner regardless of personal beliefs or feelings?

That means an effective district attorney in the 6th Judicial District must have the experience associated with the knowledge of what the communities he serves expect from him. Ben Lammons is that person.

I worked with Ben for many years in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, and at the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Ben was a deputy district attorney for at least two former district attorneys, and has been the chief prosecutor for the Southern Ute Tribe for many years. He is as down to earth as anyone I know and his even temperament and unbiased attitude make him the perfect person for this office.

Ben is only beholden to those he has chosen to serve during his successful career and will continue to shine if elected as your district attorney. Please vote for Ben Lammons.

Carl Smith

Minden, Nev.