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Patterson best choice for commissioner

I wish to say thank you for what appears to be equal presentation of all candidates with the recent letters to the editor. As the most available and influential medium for presenting readers...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

County road plan includes costly waste

I believe the majority of La Plata County residents feel that our county roads need repair. Many, however, differentiate between needed repairs and costly wants. For instance, in ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lachelt has a proven record of service

We have been Gwen Lachelt’s friends for 30 years, so it won’t surprise anyone that we support her effort to win a second term as county commissioner. Nevertheless, we have many reasons for t...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Attacking Tipton on public lands wrong

Gail Schwartz’s attacks on Rep. Scott Tipton for selling our public lands are laughable. Congressman Tipton has been a huge supporter of the outdoor recreation community in Colorado and I wa...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

County Greens: ‘Yes’ on 69, ‘No’ on 71

With a complex Colorado ballot including numerous substantive state and local ballot issues, the La Plata County Green Party would like to offer its state and county endorsements. ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Other states’ single-payer plans failed

Have you wondered why Colorado’s single-payer proposed health care (Amendment 69) proposition is being proposed as an amendment to our state Constitution instead of going through the legisla...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

McKnight would endanger public lands

Do you want to keep public lands in public hands? Do you love living here and “owning” the San Juan Forest or Canyon of the Ancients on which to camp, hike, bike, ride and wander? ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump’s business record not inspiring

Some folks forgive Trump for having no governing or military experience, believing his success in business is good enough. Donald is very rich. However, since the Trump organization is a pri...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Terminal could be expanded for less

Given Durangoâ€™s self-restricted economic base, the proposition that a new airport terminal will generate better air service, more local prosperity and a better environment is pure propagan...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump need not release his tax records

Let’s see a show of hands of Ballantine Communications employees that would not have any issues if their federal tax returns were front page news in the Durango Herald and the Cortez Journal...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

McLachlan would add to lawsuit abuse

Barbara McLachlan, Democratic candidate for the Colorado House, is described in her campaign literature as a great teacher and leader. But nowhere is it mentioned that she is the wife of Mik...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘No’ to new airport; use tax money better

As someone who goes through the airport six to eight times per month, I don’t see how it’s overtaxed. I have never even seen the security checkpoint have both lanes running. I have never see...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor