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Gardner’s record belies campaign talk

There are some things that do not require a lot of analysis to understand. Choose bull manure for one. No one needs you to tell you to avoid it, but Cory Gardner is feeding us a steaming hea...

Don’t be apathetic: Vote for Democrats

Quoting The New York Times editorial board, “Staying home on Election Day carries a heavy cost.” This exhortation to vote reverberates as loudly in La Plata County as elsewhere. ...

Sheriff Duke Schirard not micro-manager

I have worked closely with the last three sheriffs for La Plata County and two district attorneys. I find it interesting that Wally White, the previous county commissioner, has written (Hera...

Morrissey has skills, training for job

The county treasurer’s job pays more money than the county commissioners’ job because of the fiduciary responsibilities and the level of accountability of the position. It is considered to b...

Schirard has always been stand-up man

I’ve had the pleasure of being friends with Duke Schirard for more than 25 years. I’ve known him since I was a teenager growing up in Bayfield. I’ve always known him to be a firm and fair ma...

Orangutan Foundation protects habitat

I write to add to the information in Hazel Smith’s letter (Herald, Oct. 7) about the connection between palm oil and orangutans, and to suggest another way to help them in addition to avoidi...

Schirard keeps up with technology

I do like my sheriff, and I do want to keep Duke Schirard as sheriff! I appreciate Schirard’s willingness to keep up with changing technologies and ability to apply those to proven police wo...

Make right investment with Morrissey

If having a well-known name is all one needs to win an election, we would have a different president. How hard has Bobby Lieb really worked? Has he been to your door and asked for your vote?...

Roebuck has actual, useful expertise

The Herald, in its infinite wisdom, endorsed Brad Blake to ensure diversity on the Board of County Commissioners (Oct. 9). Diversity is what we have in the federal government – a Democratic ...

Mike McLachlan vote is a no-brainer

Voting for Mike McLachlan is pretty much a no-brainer for my wife and myself. Mike is the real deal who has worked tirelessly for the residents of Southwest Colorado. We like the way he has ...

Get informed about Planned Parenthood

I beg to differ with the Herald’s Aug. 12 story, “Unbalanced perception.” The “angry mob” it refers to having occurred outside Planned Parenthood is actually a group of people that cares for...

Schirard provides quality leadership

I fully support Duke Schirard for sheriff. I, along with many other residents of La Plata County, appreciate the quality of leadership he has provided over the years. Please, sho...
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