The LPEA board elections have turned into a dirty mess of special-interest politics led by one-sided personal agendas. It started last year when some candidates obtained board seats and then…
There are many exciting changes in the near future for Bayfield School District. The new intermediate school will be opening for the 2018/19 school year with a new principal. The…
I am responding to the front-page article ( If someone is able to get downtown and walk to an area to ask for money, then surely they can stand and…
More heat than light is being generated over this year’s LPEA Board of Directors election. Some are painting it as a choice between those who would “break” the contract with…
Gene Fisher will make an excellent LPEA director. He knows electric service from construction to generation. His past includes large-scale generation, and his present includes solar on his commercial buildings.…
Gene Fisher has the right stuff for LPEA District 3. He is a trained and experienced engineer who has built and managed power plants. He designed and built a solar…
There is an older gentleman who walks his small, fluffy black-and-white dog down Florida Road daily. Florida Road is part of my morning commute to work and has been for…
I had to turn the water off to my home for some faucet repair work. In the past, I have gone into my backyard, removed the covers to my water…
I’m deeply concerned about the rampant corruption and confusion we’ve been seeing out of Washington this year. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is spending millions of dollars of taxpayer money on…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker goes through a stack of petitions turned in to her office on March 30 seeking to recall La Plata County…
The article ( Yes, there were people who spoke on both sides of the issue, but 25 people spoke in favor of the ordinance while only eight spoke against. So…
Clark Wilhelm, who works in the Douglas County school system, cheers during a teacher rally Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Denver. Teachers in Colorado walked out of their classes over…
Damascus, Syria, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. According to Bible prophecy, however, it is destined to become “a ruinous heap,” deserted, and uninhabitable (Isaiah 17). Could…
At long last, a voice for rural La Plata County citizens is on the horizon that will allow rural citizens to vote for county commissioners by district! Senate Bill 221,…
Senate Bill 18-221 to allow Colorado counties to vote for county commissioner’s by District is permissive, and it provides opportunity to end “at-large” voting in counties which need and support…
In their uninformed recall effort, Peters, Hawkins and Cugnini claim that Commissioner Gwen Lachelt has been unethical, maintains poor attendance and uses her political agenda to pursue environmental issues. According…
A few misguided voters, who essentially just disagree with Commissioner Gwen Lachelt on environmental policies, are now taking it to the nonsensical extreme. They had more than enough time to…
As a part of his tax preparation service, my certified public accountant provided me with a worksheet showing the effect of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Using…
As a registered voter in La Plata County, I strongly support voting for county commissioners by district ( This voting is the only fair way to have all voters’ voices…
As a local, I can appreciate the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge train all day long, but today I do question the safety for our northern lands and forests throughout the summer.…
Our county is developing a land use code; it has met significant resistance from many people, including the La Plata Liberty Coalition. As a rancher, I share concern about government…
What a delightful way to spend a Friday evening! An ambitious endeavor, these kids put on a terrific performance of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Led by director Jason Lythgoe, the spirit and…
The Albuquerque news recently brought back memories of years ago when a church on Third Avenue decided to house homeless people. It didn’t last long. After neighbors began finding human…
The LPEA board elections have turned into a dirty mess of special interest politics led by one-sided personal agendas. It started last year when some candidates obtained board seats and…
Howdy, friends! We’re baaaaaaaack! Are you itching to get involved in the Bayfield community? Do you like to have fun? Do you have good ideas to share? Most importantly… do…
By Joe McIntyre Bayfield Marshal’s Office “Am I witnessing a crime?” Most of us have found ourselves wondering this at some point or another. However, because we’re not really sure,…
After watching the video from Gwen Lachelt, I feel the need to clear up some information. This video is a farce. Let’s get this right! The beautiful water flowing in…
I’d like to make a plea to everyone who lives in La Plata County. Look down the road 10, 15, 20 years. What kind of place do you want to…
