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Change the guidelines, not Francisco’s
That veranda provides a nice inviting ambience to walk through and is an enjoyable and pleasurable place to sit or walk under on a hot summer’s day. All the points…
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Closing King Coal would harm region
The King II Coal Mine near Hesperus is an important part of our community, and crucial to our region’s economic vitality. The mine has worked well with our community for…
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Feel the Bern at Super Tuesday’s caucus
Only one candidate refuses Super PACs and corporate dark money. Only one candidate runs an entirely people-powered campaign with an average donation of $27. Only one candidate will fight for…
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Caucus for Sanders on Super Tuesday
Hillary has been part of Bill Cinton’s White House, and Obama’s Cabinet, and a four-year senator from New York. Half of Congress is already threatening to impeach her, on Day…
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Caucus on Tuesday and support Hillary
I will caucus for Clinton, an experienced pragmatist, to lead us in tenuous times. Sen. Sanders has been able to stir up his supporters for revolution, but he is not…
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Caucus for Champagne to be next DA
Christian has a deep commitment to restorative justice and helping people resolve their criminal issue in the community. I know that he has been instrumental in supporting the problem solving…
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Support Lammons at Tuesday’s caucus
Ben is well-respected among his peers and co-workers and is known as being fair and doing the right thing. He understands the difference between offenders who pose a serious threat…
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Stick with experience at Tuesday caucus
As secretary of state, she was in the forefront of a period of time that has seen conflicts all over the world grow to an alarming rate. Our country has…
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Lammons offers best experience for DA
In my view, the current political divides have never been greater and the caucus is the first step to confirm that the candidates you support will be on the ballot.…
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GoFundMe fund created for Bob Larson
Bob was transported by ambulance from San Carlos to a great hospital in Hermosillo, Mexico, where he underwent emergency surgery. Bob has since been airlifted to Banner Hospital in Tucson,…
Pine River Times opinion
Support Sanders in Democratic caucus March 1
Some say that Bernie is not what the United States needs right now, that he’s too progressive. I disagree. Clinton has a tremendous resume, no question. But she is a…
Pine River Times opinion
Clinton best choice for Democrats
I will caucus for Clinton, an experienced pragmatist, to lead us in tenuous times. Sen. Sanders has been able to stir up his supporters for revolution, but he is not…
Pine River Times opinion
League of Women Voters hosting legislative forum on March 5
We hope to see many of you, with your questions, at the Lowdown at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. Nadine Ancel, board member League of Women Voters of La…
Pine River Times opinion
Support Sanders in caucuses Tuesday
They are your friends and neighbors in Forest Lakes, Dove Ranch, Mill Street/Downtown, Mesa Meadows, Clover Meadows, Bayfield Middle School area, and all the county roads, (just to name a…
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Pope Francis doesn’t get United States
What Thomas Jefferson termed “separation of church and state” is one basis of our Constitution. A more specific statement of this separation principle was issued by our Senate in 1797:…
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Lammons will serve justice as DA
He has the experience we desire in that office, and as a comparison, he has far more experience than the other candidate. He has tried cases for more than 20…
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Grazing not appropriate for Weminuche
More importantly, while there should be a place for small-scale ranching in our local economy, sheep should not be allowed in the Weminuche Wilderness. The Weminuche is fragile, it is…
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Save the portico
City should recognize historic valueof Francisco’s Restaurante y Cantina
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Mining needs solutions, not gestures
While it’s a nice idea, this is an issue that can only be decided by Congress. That being said, our state Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, has introduced a Good Samaritan…
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Herald editorial is blatantly biased
Printing such ludicrous opinions along with similar editorials and editorial cartoons which denigrate and misrepresent any candidate who is not a liberal ideologist (which usually means Republicans and Independents) the…
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Assessor’s fees driving away business
As an oil and gas company that has owned and operated wells for over 25 years in La Plata County, the recent tax bills from the Assessor’s office are more…
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9-R mill levy
The school district is right to start earlywith a comprehensive menu of options
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Change in gas industry could be hopeful
Ecology proponents might also accept that cessation of all fossil fuels use and misuse may not happen in this conflicted world as fast as we or our planet’s survival require…
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Young people: Gear up to cast your vote
The first step for every voter is to register. In Colorado, voter pre-registration can be done on or after the 16th birthday in preparation for voting at 18. Do it…
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Lt. Dan found kindness and dedication
We all marveled at the kindness and dedication of the LPCHS staff who gave this mistreated and malnourished dog a new life and a safe, loving home for so long.…
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New airport won’t lure better service
It is true that airlines enter and exit markets as they respond to economic imperatives, but the wish for a return to regulation of the 1978 era at this point…
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GCC running too many trucks on CR 120
Its website states: “As members of the communities where we operate, we have an important responsibility that goes beyond compliance with environmental and health factors. In environmental matters, GCC fosters…