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Opinion

Sheriff’s Office not broken; do not fix it

I’ve been a resident of La Plata County for about 35 years. I’ve spent 22 years of my 42 years in law enforcement working for the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for eight-plus years. I hav...

Time for change at Sheriff’s Office

I have been employed at the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years. During my employment, I have worked in every division within the Sheriff’s Office, excluding the transport division...

DNF should retain its current board

A positive and affirming voice for the current Durango Natural Foods Co-op Board members: I feel they are very capable and have been falsely criticized for things they did not do. The curren...

Maintain integrity in the Sheriff’s Office

Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, independent or whatever, it should really sicken you as to what is going on in the sheriff’s race. The Sean Smith campaign has done nothing other than...

Republican candidates veering far right

This off-year election has brought out the far right wing of the Republican Party as candidates. I was raised a Republican; these people do not represent me: Brad Blake wants to e...

Branch libraries serve vital needs

I lived in the Bondad area for 12 years, and though we just moved for a new job opportunity, we still own our home in the Bondad area. I regularly visited the Sunnyside Branch Li...

Morrissey is a top-notch star

Simply put, Allison Morrissey is a star. Her academic credentials are top-notch. Her business experience is impressive and, importantly, germane to the office of La Plata County ...

Save future Hickenlooper hosannas

In the Herald’s new slimmed-down format, every column inch must be precious, so here’s a space-saving suggestion: Skip your endorsement of John Hickenlooper to retain the governor’s office. ...

Go undercover to get real jail story

How well is our jail being run? Have any of you actually had to deal with how well it is run? Have you ever tried to send a book to an inmate using the information and website provided by th...

Morrissey is perfect for treasurer

In the Oct. 4 Herald, I read a letter from Cathy Yonker in which she questions not only candidate Allison Morrissey’s accounting experience (The first 10 years of her career she was as an ac...

Lieb ill-suited for public service

Bobby Lieb seems to have no lack of supporters willing to laud him for being a great person and a good businessman. To be fair, the Lieb family has helped many in need in the community. ...

Lieb knows county’s needs, values

I am writing to encourage Herald readers to give serious consideration to supporting Bobby Lieb as La Plata County Treasurer. I have known Lieb for many years and am convinced I ...
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