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Tipton doesn’t support area hospitals

As a critical care physician, I am extremely proud to be part of the team of first responders in our area. When a person is injured or medically unstable, emergency technicians rush to the s...

DATE: Oct 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I’m unlikely to vote Republican on issues

In response to Robert Goodrich’s letter (“Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever,” Oct. 1), let me say I used to be proud to consider myself an independent voter but I have been hard presse...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hamby for sheriff is a vote for safety

I wish to take this opportunity to encourage La Plata county citizens to get out and vote, and to vote for Charles Hamby for sheriff. I have been impressed with Charles Hamby’s stance to enf...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep Colorado innovative with tax cuts

As a long time Coloradan, I am proud to report that Colorado’s economy is one of the best in the nation. And it’s not just our economic health that makes Colorado great. It’s our potential f...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Republicans, please support Democrats

Itâ€™s time for this country to move forward. The conservative right has finally gotten their long awaited majority in the Supreme Court. Now they can push forward their agenda of family val...

DATE: Oct 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jena Griswold is the protection we need

In past years, I haven’t known enough about the more “minor” offices, like our Colorado secretary of state. But this year, it’s critical we all find out about and vote on these candidates, w...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stop trying to scare me with socialism

This election cycle I have received only a small amount of political hate mail. There’s one exception: Today I received my fourth copy of the same expensive glossy flier stating that Diane M...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Your endorsement is dangerously wrong

The Herald’s endorsement of Brauchler over Weiser for AG (Sept. 26) missed the point. First, it mischaracterizes the office of attorney general. It is not a functionary “nuts and ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Only Colton Black should be treasurer

I was undecided in the race for La Plata County Treasurer but hearing about candidates in both the Durango and Bayfield League of Women Voters forums, Colton Black is the clear choice. ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for Tipton is another vote for Trump

Scott Tipton votes with the Trump position 95.6 percent of the time, according to Congressional voting records compiled by ABC news affiliate FiveThirtyEight. This is essentially all you nee...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Paying more in local taxes makes sense

I urge Durango voters to vote YES on 2A. Others have made important arguments for the benefits of this tax increase. Rather than reiterate those arguments, I hope to persuade thos...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need zero-tolerance on homeless

I am tired of the schizophrenic and weak machinations of the Durango government on the issue of homeless and transients in the city. I have one suggestion: Direct the police to en...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor