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Public-lands grazing good for ecosystem

I am writing in response to the op-ed on grazing on public lands (Herald, July 27). Grazing on public lands keeps the ecosystem healthy. Underbrush and other fuels are grazed, reducing the t...

Gardner’s cancelation claims suspicious

With the $174,000 we pay him every year, Cory Gardner can afford to turn down the virtually free health care we also offer him. That way he can get a few miles out of complaining about Obama...

New intersection lacks outlet for gridlock

Now that the Colorado Department of Transportation has successfully eliminated the running lanes through the new U.S. Highway 160/550 interchange, has anyone given thought to what would happ...

With Israel, U.S. behaves like naive spouse

Our relationship with Israel is like the disintegrating marriage, where the best solution is divorce. Like the selfish lover who can’t be trusted, Israel thinks and acts only for herself, ta...

Lieb epitomizes balance, accountability

Throughout my professional life, I have served our nation while working at the pleasure of elected officials, and I truly believe there are a few core qualities that everyone should look for...

Idiots’ numbers are growing

Often when I read the paper, it really makes me wonder where others get their information. I find it ironic that many are so worried about global warming, and yet, I read of the more than 10...

Bear enforcement not changing behavior

So, once again, vacation home renters and residents have left their smelly unlocked garbage out on East Ninth Avenue, and our local bear has ingested garbage. We have a city ordinance dealin...

Expect more gun control with Sean Smith

Every time I see a Sean Smith for sheriff sign that says “Expect More,” all I can think is: Expect more gun control. Nowhere on his Facebook or website does he address his feeling on our Sec...

Vote against progress-stifling conservatives

In response to Marc Phillips’ comments (Letters, Herald, Aug. 10) regarding compromise, I ask, why should President Barack Obama compromise? More than half the nation voted for him (twice!) ...

Feds need to figure out marijuana is legal

The Herald reported (Aug. 11) that an 87-year-old is being evicted for possession and use of a controlled substance. That the $50 billion behemoth in Washington would concern itself with a l...

Human impact is greater than livestock

I read the op-ed and letters by John Kappelman (Herald, July 27), David Petersen (Letters, July 31) and Rose Chilcoat (Letters, Aug. 4), and I need to add my two cents worth and disclose som...

Don’t miss this year’s melodrama

Don’t miss our local talent. This year’s melodrama was written and produced by a local talent, Jenny Fitts-Reynolds. She has included local flavor, jokes and talent to give the audience a tr...
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