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‘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

Local economy needs a modern airport

At one time, I led an organization with a worldwide footprint of aviation facilities. I have served on the board of directors of four airlines. As a United Airlines Global Services frequent ...

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

County is suffering from mismanagement

As I read this morning’s paper (Oct. 12) I find myself getting more frustrated than ever before about the financial mismanagement of our county’s tax revenue. I am not talking about impropri...

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

Focus airport on safety, not just comfort

All the misinformation and browbeating concerning the upcoming airport terminal replacement ballot addresses the wrong issue. The county should be more concerned about safety, ra...

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

Raise minimum wage: ‘Yes’ on Amdt. 70

Diane Schwenke, president of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, opposes Amendment 70, which, if passed by the voters in November, will raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 per hou...

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

Raising minimum wage is good business

As a local business owner, I fully support an increase in the minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2020. This ballot initiative is a modest but good way to start making an economy that works for ...

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

Be careful voting for a commissioner

Please consider voting for Gwen Lachelt for county commissioner. She has the experience and proven record to succeed. Her opponent proudly advertises “he’s never been involved in ...

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

County runs well: Keep Gwen and Julie

I have lived here for over 40 years. I’ve seen county governments come and go. Some of you remember when our county roads were either choking dust or seas of mud. Remember when the energy co...

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

Why I am voting for Hillary Clinton

There are a lot of good and thoughtful people in this country who dislike both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Many of them feel that as a matter of principle they shouldn’t vote for eithe...

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

Who better for our safety, sovereignty?

Of the many revelations of late, the most concerning for me is one from WikiLeaks revealing that while Secretary Hillary Clinton professes she wants our nation to be safe and secure, she sur...

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

‘Yes’ on 1A: Good roads are good for all

I am supporting Ballot Issue 1A, including helping out the citizen-led campaign. Ballot Issue 1A provides much-needed funds to replace, repair and improve La Plata County’s network of roads ...

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