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Schirard committed to accountability

We confidently recommend Duke Schirard for sheriff. His experience and common sense has earned him the highest respect. Duke’s well-known commitment to accountability in government will prom...

Lieb uniquely qualified for treasurer

Bobby Lieb is the best candidate for La Plata County treasurer. He has lived in La Plata County most of his life. He has a degree in international marketing. He has proved his understanding ...

Morrissey will lead as county treasurer

In this era of rising costs and stagnant revenues, the county needs strong fiscal leadership. By virtue of her education, training and fiscally conservative values, Allison Morrissey is well...

No candidates focus on Lake Nighthorse

I’m so glad to be here in Durango. In the ’70s, we began frequent visits to the Durango area, and I moved here permanently about six years ago. I find the people, the merchants, the politici...

Blue Book shows bias, misinformation

I am amazed at the clear bias and misinformation shown in the latest 2014 Colorado Ballot booklet (the Blue Book). For example, the food-labeling Proposition 105 has provably wrong informati...

Allison Morrissey competent, trustworthy

The La Plata County treasurer’s position is not just a matter of trust. It’s more importantly a matter of having the skills and knowledge of the technical aspects of this position, that is, ...

Co-op process unnecessarily disrupted

As a member/owner of Durango Natural Foods, I wanted to offer my perspective regarding the recent upset. I am not offering an opinion about content because, due to the disruption of the proc...

Blake well-qualified to be commissioner

I have been in business in Durango for a long time and have known Brad since he was a young man working in his father’s plumbing and mechanical business, which he now owns. He has done const...

Amdt. 68 backers trying to bribe voters

Anytime someone wants to pass a really bad law, they bribe the voters saying that a small part of the income stream will go to the poor, children, aged or schools. You will note that the lar...

Sean Smith would enforce the law

Two years ago, much of southern Colorado was on fire. Residents worked with fire departments to save homes and the lives of people and animals. After this, people who live in fear of their r...

Ex-commissioner saw different Schirard

During a recent forum, Duke Schirard took credit for effectively managing his department’s $14 million budget and bragged about how he does all the budget work trying to save money. My exper...

Meeting Morrissey spurred interest in job

Do you care who the next La Plata County treasurer is? I didn’t. It wasn’t even on my radar until I met Allison Morrissey. She is a very impressive person. Allison is likable, kno...
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