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Vote for Schwartz for energy freedom

We have a lot at stake in this year’s congressional election. I am voting for Gail Schwartz because I want Western Colorado to play a productive role in America’s energy future. W...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tie politician benefits to vets, seniors

If I could find a politician who would sponsor and push through legislation that strictly limits former political office holders of all levels to the same retirement and health benefits they...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Re-electing Tipton good sense for state

As the controversial presidential race overshadows the political landscape in our country right now, it’s easy to overlook the hard work of those who are fighting for us in Washington, D.C. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump beats Clinton’s corrupt record

Every election we are pitted against each other by our parties. We give our time, treasure and argue with each other over deceptions being told by candidates. Most politicians ha...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

District should reject Brown’s extremism

J. Paul Brown has a history of bizarre, radical beliefs. Just do a quick Google search or look at his daily Facebook posts. In 2010, he told his supporters, “Can you imagine what...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lachelt brings county experience, vision

Gwen Lachelt has more than 30 years of experience in raising money from, and being accountable to, thousands of donors and board members of nonprofit organizations that she both started and ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elect these candidates to bridge divides

I am energized by the spirit and leadership of a slate of remarkable local candidates. Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westdendorff as county commissioners, Barbara McLachlan in the Colorado Statehou...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hold politicians to some basic principles

Before voting, consider who will safeguard the full potential of America by following these principles: ending waste, eliminating corruption, paying back the debt, limiting government, axing...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Airport expansion will not benefit all

The county commissioners and City Council personnel must not read The Durango Herald! Recent lists of people who owe taxes were several pages long. How could raising property taxes be justif...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

If Trump is smart, what are taxpayers?

Donald Trump had four casinos go broke, and a fifth going broke. The house always wins, so how mismanaged does a casino have to be to go bankrupt? He says he’s “smart” for never p...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald endorsementsâ€™ historical context

If Jack the Ripper was a Democrat, The Durango Herald would endorse him for Man of the Year. Paul Wainwright Hesperus ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Recognize the science, elect McLachlan

J. Paul Brown’s radio ad references a good man he is and the “cowboy hat on the top of his head.” I am less concerned with his headwear than the intellectual content of that particular head....

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor