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Scott Tipton wasted years of hard work

During a number of years, scores of people with very divergent interests spent hundreds of hours hammering out a compromise agreement, which culminated in the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protect...

Broken pipe will interrupt snowmaking

I am dismayed that the Herald has neglected to cover a serious issue affecting snowmaking at Durango Mountain Resort, fishing in Electra Lake and power generation at Tacoma. The pipeline tha...

A lesson in left-turn etiquette

Here’s how and how not to make a left turn from a county two-lane, especially highways 550 or 160. Drivers subconsciously begin slowing a half-mile or longer from their driveway. This freque...

Bobby Lieb earned residents’ respect

Bobby Lieb is the candidate to select for county treasurer. I have known Bobby for more than 15 years and, in that time, he has always been honest and very trustworthy. Bobby’s professional ...

Cool-kid metrics should not apply

Local elections sometimes perversely and insidiously resemble those from high school. Mindless minions vote for Joe so-and-so, the son of Joe so-and-so, out of some vague sense of tribal loy...

Udall is to blame for Obamacare

Coloradans can thank Sen. Udall for the passage of Obamacare. It could not have passed without his vote. He was one of the 60 Democratic senators who rammed through the passage of Obamacare ...

Hermosa bill rewrite dooms consensus

The implosion of the Hermosa Creek watershed protection bill is incredibly disappointing to countless community members who have invested five years in crafting a careful community consensus...

Suicide coverage handled well

I would like to commend The Durango Herald on its handling of the coverage of the loss of our local school counselor to suicide. I appreciate that the Herald approached the topic from a pers...

It is time to retire Duke Schirard

There is a clear contrast in the candidates for La Plata County sheriff. While both candidates are experienced law enforcement professionals, the differences are obvious to anyone who takes ...

Use scultpure to combat immigration

At last there is a cure for the massive invasion of illegal immigrants crossing into America via the Mexican border. Move the hideous $28,000 thing placed at the new U.S. Highway 550/160 int...

Lieb is committed to the community

I support Bobby Lieb for county treasurer. He has proved to have the experience to be a successful business person and civic leader. He has been active in community affairs since graduating ...

Morrissey can run county like a business

Our outgoing county treasurer served us for 28 years. We must choose a successor wisely. As a financial professional, I looked for relevant experience and expertise and found them in only on...
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