It is evident that he insists on a victim-centered, community-based approach. Victim centered means that we consult, respect, and honor the victim’s input whenever possible. We work for the victims…
The Durango Acapella Group, Tyller Gummersall, and Dusty Mars provided the music, with Pastor Al TeBrink giving the message. Balloons were released and refreshments were served. Emma Shock On behalf…
The assistant district attorney must be an effective trial lawyer but must also be an organizational force, leader of the district attorney’s team and fairly enforce the DA’s prosecution and…
Before enacting or rejecting any of the measures suggested, Congress should repeal the 1996 law that essentially prohibits the Centers for Disease Control and prevention from investigating gun violence as…
Champagne has an extraordinary sense of how to deal with offenders and criminals. I use the two different terms because I do not believe all offenders are criminals. Champagne knows…
Tucked in a high mountain valley south of Minturn in Eagle County, Camp Hale was the home base for that famed unit. Thousands of troops of the 10th Mountain Division…
Specifically, Trump has claimed that Gonzalo Curiel, the U.S. District Court judge overseeing the litigation against Trump University, is entangled in a conflict of interest because of his Mexican ethnic…
I have great respect for the Southern Ute Tribe and the Tribal Court. I have served as the Southern Ute tribal prosecutor. I know firsthand that the Tribal Court is…
Christian Champagne answered each question with thoughtful, direct answers, describing his vision of the DA’s office as “servant leadership,” while Ben Lammons chose to attack the experience of all the…
One of our children was assaulted. The perpetrator admitted to it, but a shoddy investigation weakened the case so much that DA Todd Risberg considered dropping it. Champagne sat with…
Those rules are meant to enforce what is called net neutrality. Central to that is the idea that internet access providers are akin to common carriers, which must provide the…
LPEA’s board is meeting on June 15 to consider a 40-year blanket waiver to give Tri State Generation and Transmission, our power provider, the right to be the primary negotiator…
The latest example of this lack of transparency is coming up for a vote at the June 15 board meeting: Your co-op is seriously considering letting Tri-State, the power provider…
Before weighing in on all or parts of what transpired, and why, this editorial board will let a few days go by. There is certain to be more information, and…
A productive ally for one organization that supports the homeless in San Francisco is Warren Buffett, who raised $3.4 million for it in an eBay auction last week. For that…
Candidate for 6th District DA edges other contender
One might surmise, as Schmidt implies, that Ben Lammons has moved from job to job and this somehow makes him less qualified to be our district attorney, or one can…
This is done, or rather, not done, in order to save taxpayer dollars. However, if the Treasurer’s Office has not received your payment by a few days after June 15,…
As a strong believer in restorative justice practices to cut down on recidivism rates among non-violent offenders, Christian has the right ideas about the district attorney’s role in the criminal…
There are myriad issues in defending and prosecuting crimes, and justice demands appropriate punishment for a criminal defendant. When the criminal is truthful about his or her crime, then the…
I am a big brother with Big Brothers and Sisters. I have a little brother who loves fishing. I have a 20-horsepower, four-stroke, 16-foot boat for fishing. I would love…
Both candidates are committed to public service and have experience as prosecutors, however, the breadth and diversity of Ben Lammons’ experience makes him better suited for the position. For more…
In 2006, Hermosa Creek was awarded an “Outstanding Waters” designation from the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission for its pure natural water quality. At that time, Hermosa was the only…
I want to address one issue about Ben’s resume that is misunderstood and mischaracterized by Christian Champagne and his supporters. Ben works as the prosecutor for the Southern Ute Indian…
We very much appreciate everyone who supported us. Special thanks go out to organizations and residents who contributed gently used items we could sell. Our parking lot will be open…
City Council would do well to provide reflective vests for pedestrians’ use after dark. The vests could be modeled on “free bike” programs found in other forward-looking communities and shared…
First, experience: Ben has the most extensive experience and qualifications for the job, having been a prosecutor for 25 years in multiple jurisdictions, both state and federal, in Colorado, New…
Things changed in 2014 when the American Civil Liberties Union informed the city that its law violated the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech, an opinion that has been upheld…
Based on his experience, priorities and temperament, they should pick Ryan L. Frazier. Frazier is a Navy veteran who led a National Security Agency intelligence analysis unit. He served two…
