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Schwartz focuses on issues affecting us

I had the chance to meet Gail Schwartz in Durango. She is running against Scott Tipton for the U.S. House, in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. She is very focused on issues affecting o...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amdt. 69 would hurt military retirees

ColoradoCare authors have not considered the military retirees who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. If passed, Colorado will become one of the least military-friendly state...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thank goodness for Gwen Lachelt

I was exceptionally pleased to see the Herald endorse Gwen Lachelt for La Plata County commissioner. She has indeed won our support by exuding competence, listening skills and careful attent...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Study, stay open and, most of all, vote

Having personally watched presidential, state and local candidate forums and debates, I feel compelled to express the importance of voting in this election. Some may make up their minds base...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democracy vs. a representative republic

If Democrats chose their name as representative of a party with pure democracy as a standard, then the preoccupation with immigration at any cost makes sense. It is apparent that as soon as ...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Challengers do not grasp public lands

Republican Lyle McKnight is all for transferring federal public lands into state or even local control. But when he was asked at a recent forum what would happen during a Missionary Ridge-ty...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

DOD agrees with McLachlan, Schwartz

Considering J. Paul Brown and Scott Tipton claim that climate change is hype or even a hoax, I am quoting the U.S. Department of Defense: “The Department of Defense recognizes the...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Airport issue has unanswered questions

I find good arguments for both sides on the airport expansion issue. But I have questions. Why would we build a new terminal that can only handle present traffic? Build for the fu...

DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why tax other people’s lifestyle choices?

It’s amazing who people are quick to promote taxes on lifestyles they don’t follow, as it’s more money they can get and make others feel that they are really looking out for their fellow man...

DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Boosting minimum wage will save lives

Roughly 130,000 working Coloradan parents and their children live in poverty. Research affirms that living in poverty causes decreased physical and emotional well-being. Children in low-inco...

DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Yes’ to Amdt. 70 for working Coloradans

“Get more education and you can find a better job,” they say. In April, I graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in cell and molecular biology, but I cannot find a job in my field i...

DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elect Trump to defend the Constitution

Your vote counts for the next 30+ years. Our next president will nominate individuals to the Supreme Court to steer the direction of America. In the last debate, Hillary Clinton gave her vis...

DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor