Why would anyone vote for a mudslinger, someone who tells lies about their opposition? Is that really who the people want representing them as the head of their law enforcement…
In the upcoming election, the choice between re-electing our dedicated State Rep. Mike McLachlan and electing J. Paul Brown is no choice at all. I want my children and grandchildren…
Bobby is a good man with strong family values and sensibilities. He is committed to making his community the best it can be. Bobby has been honing his skills, building…
My appreciation and usually my vote goes to those who run their campaign as far above the mudslinging as possible. The ability to do this in today’s media culture speaks…
In Libby’s letter, she states it is harder to turn left from westbound Eighth Street onto southbound Highway 550/160 (Camino del Rio) now that our project is complete and a…
Jann Smith has those qualities. She has proved herself to us here in the county over and over again for 28 years. She is committed to us. Jann is the…
As I talked to Smith on Independence Day, I heard him say he and his wife work for Schirard. Well, with not having anything nice to say about him, I’m…
In my opinion, Duke Schirard does not run the honest and fiscally responsible department that he claims. I have myself witnessed frequent and common cover ups, good ol’ boy politics…
I have had enough of this experiment and see a clear alternative in Sheriff Schirard. A lifetime of law enforcement experience and clear understanding that the rights afforded under the…
The EPA’s proposed rule would expand federal jurisdiction over water currently managed by states. This would potentially subject farmers and ranchers to federal permitting just to carry out day-to-day operations.…
In the 1970s, the program was terminated due to a disagreement between the San Juan Basin Woolgrowers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Department of Agriculture. This was…
She, however, has no experience with any Colorado coroner’s office. She has no experience in medico-legal autopsy, nor does she know how the La Plata County Corner’s Office operates. The…
She referenced a letter from one of my supporters that did not make clear the circumstances under which I received the Gold Key Award from the Colorado Society of CPAs.…
Duke Schirard has provided 20-plus years of solid, strong leadership to the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. He also served as Bayfield marshal for several years and was an officer…
I have been fortunate to live in La Plata County for a long time. I am a little long in the tooth, so I have seen a lot of changes…
This man certainly cares about this county or he wouldn’t have been sheriff as long as he has and still be popular. He is loved by this community, and anyone…
There is a great deal of controversy regarding smart meters and anyone who takes the time to do some research will discover information that should give us all pause. And…
We’ve got world-class riding just outside of Durango, and some of our most classic trails – including the Hermosa Creek Trail, the Colorado Trail and the Corral Trail – are…
If he’s anything like me, he’s not the man he used to be. I can’t think as well, my memory is terrible, and my driving is best left to my…
More than 300,000 Coloradans have lost health care and are now paying more for less coverage – if they qualify. Withholding taxes increased in July to fund portions of Obamacare…
Thanks for thinking of me, though. It showed me that I’m not as senile as I thought. Hope Hamilton Bayfield
He is no longer an officer, and my point is “been there, done that,” and I, too, lied to protect him. I filed police reports against him, only to back…
When J. Paul Brown was La Plata County commissioner, he was instrumental in bringing Wildlife Services to the County. Wildlife Services is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Open collective bargaining negotiations; place GMO labeling burden on FDA
White comments about “old domestic violence incidents” (that’s “old domestic violence incident reports,” Mr. White). He states that no citation was issued in response to either of these reports nor…
I beg to differ. All of our county’s $62 million in revenue and $71 million in disbursements go through the treasurer’s office, and the efficiency with which it is collected…
Consider his mission statement: “economy, energy, education and a pristine environment.” A pristine environment! Gardner can’t care about our environment if he: Received a 4 percent approval rating from the…
In 2010, Democrats and unaffiliated voters sat out the election; the tea party favorite, J. Paul Brown, became state legislator. Will Brown capitalize on midterm election apathy once again and…
