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Boot officials who oppose SB221

Senate Bill 18-221 to allow Colorado counties to vote for county commissioner’s by District is permissive, and it provides opportunity to end “at-large” voting in counties which need and sup...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Petty recall effort by uninformed trio

In their uninformed recall effort, Peters, Hawkins and Cugnini claim that Commissioner Gwen Lachelt has been unethical, maintains poor attendance and uses her political agenda to pursue envi...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Enough of this Lachelt recall nonsense

A few misguided voters, who essentially just disagree with Commissioner Gwen Lachelt on environmental policies, are now taking it to the nonsensical extreme. They had more than enough time t...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tax act will raise one manâ€™s tax bill

As a part of his tax preparation service, my certified public accountant provided me with a worksheet showing the effect of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Using my 2017 income bu...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Voting by district protects property rights

As a registered voter in La Plata County, I strongly support voting for county commissioners by district ( This voting is the only fair way to have all votersâ€™ voices heard for their dist...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Are conditions too dry to run the train?

As a local, I can appreciate the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge train all day long, but today I do question the safety for our northern lands and forests throughout the summer. Today, April ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gibbons: The opposite of supporting liberty

Our county is developing a land use code; it has met significant resistance from many people, including the La Plata Liberty Coalition. As a rancher, I share concern about government overrea...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The arts awaken passion in children

What a delightful way to spend a Friday evening! An ambitious endeavor, these kids put on a terrific performance of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Led by director Jason Lythgoe, the spirit and joy...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Enabling brings nothing but misery

The Albuquerque news recently brought back memories of years ago when a church on Third Avenue decided to house homeless people. It didn’t last long. After neighbors began finding...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lachelt is not worthy of the position

After watching the video from Gwen Lachelt, I feel the need to clear up some information. This video is a farce. Let’s get this right! The beautiful water flowing in our rivers, ...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Let’s plan wisely and be good stewards

I’d like to make a plea to everyone who lives in La Plata County. Look down the road 10, 15, 20 years. What kind of place do you want to live, or your children live? This area has...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mueller fought the VC, Trump fought VD

Robert Mueller served in Vietnam as a Marine lieutenant platoon leader, who received a Bronze Star with Valor (awards with Valor were rare and heroic), a Purple Heart for the enemy bullet th...

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor