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Lieb is a trustworthy public servant

I invite you to join me in voting for Bobby Lieb for county treasurer. I have known Bobby for several years, during which time he has served our community as a dedicated volunteer, a respect...

Common Core is not a federal mandate

During this current election cycle at candidate forums and in letters to the editor, we have observed much confusion about Common Core. As simply as possible, we would like to clarify this m...

Elect county clerk as secretary of state

I am the El Paso County clerk and recorder and nominee for Colorado secretary of state. Seventeen years ago, I first served on the canvass board overseeing elections. I saw firsthand the imp...

GMO labeling fulfills right to know

I was disappointed, but not surprised at the Herald’s position against labeling GMO foods in Colorado (Oct. 17). Polls for decades have shown this to be a nonpartisan issue, with 80 percent ...

Wildlife Services a stand-in for views

Like Tom Talley in his letter to the Herald (Oct. 17), I seek honesty in the McLachlan-Brown campaign concerning Wildlife Services. I do not believe the McLachlan campaign is against Wildlif...

Stick with what works: Duke Schirard

It’s time to re-elect Duke Schirard as sheriff of La Plata County. Duke has served this community well for more than 15 years and is able and willing to give four more. He is h...

Blake’s views far from well-rounded

The Oct. 9 Herald editorial endorsing Brad Blake for county commissioner highlights some political characteristics of moderate Republicanism, a day that produced admirable politicians like B...

Gardner cost family two weeks’ pay

Cory Gardner cost myself and my family two weeks’ pay last year when he voted to shut down the federal government. As a government contractor, I was not reimbursed like most federal employee...

Ignorant voters get what they deserve

Ah yes, it’s election time in America with the pungent smell of excrement wafting through the living rooms of every American voter. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spen...

Udall has bad case of Beltway disease

Mark Udall is our servant? Approval rates for Congress are below 10 percent. Reason: Regardless of party, the longer a congressman is in office, the more polarized his/her voting record beco...

Local Democrats support Obama regime

Election ballots have arrived. Political advertisements flood the airwaves and the pages of our newspapers. The advertisements heavily weighted toward Democratic candidates because the Democ...

Beware of marijuana edibles on Oct. 31

As Halloween approaches, Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition hopes everyone in our community will keep in mind an important caution to only hand out pre-packaged goodies with familiar ...
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