Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Go undercover to get real jail story
Maybe The Durango Herald could put someone undercover in the jail and try to deal with the confusion a family or friend of someone in jail deals with every day…
Letters to the Editor
Morrissey is perfect for treasurer
Since June, Allison and I have walked and knocked on doors together at least one day a week. We walked through rain, heat and wind to meet the voters of…
Letters to the Editor
Lieb ill-suited for public service
However, we are not considering Bobby Lieb for public office based on his family’s charity. We should judge the candidate based on his record. As a county commissioner, Lieb, along…
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Lieb knows county’s needs, values
I have known Lieb for many years and am convinced I can trust him to make good decisions for our county. His years of experience as county commissioner and his…
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Experience here trumps time elsewhere
Allison is quoted as saying she will bring the treasurer’s office “out of the dark.” I didn’t know the treasurer’s office was so outdated, incompetent and secretive that only Allison’s…
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Sheriff should enforce all laws
Fittingly perhaps, we in La Plata County are blessed with our own handlebar-mustached, invective spitting, cowboy wannabe, anachronism-in-the-flesh: Duke Schirard. Shoot, who needs to enforce those pesky gun-control laws? I…
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Elect a sheriff for the 21st century
The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for thousands of pieces of evidence; yet, the sheriff doesn’t use his state-of-the-art barcode evidence management system purchased with tax dollars. Instead, his antiquated system…
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Schirard no longer deserves to be sheriff
His tirades to The Durango Herald and on social media outlets show how much he no longer deserves to be sheriff. For him to engage people on a one-on-one basis…
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City needs a proper process for rezoning
We heard the same argument two years ago when the existing council was trying to adopt the new Land Use Development Code before the election. I believe the new LUDC…
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Smith and the Herald bullying Schirard
I was married to Duke for going on 13 years. We had our difficulties and, sadly, our marriage ended in divorce. But during those years, I never once felt threatened…
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McLachlan – integrity and effectiveness
On a separate note: Even though they are unopposed, I urge citizens to show approval for the excellent performance of state Sen. Ellen Roberts and La Plata County Clerk &…
Letters to the Editor
Get involved with Durango Natural Foods
There has been much misinformation regarding the current issues that have been presented in the Herald and other forms of media. Our hard work, track record and integrity in conducting…
Opinion
Morrissey is best choice for treasurer
I would like people to know that I support Allison Morrissey as our next county treasurer. Neither candidate has worked in the office of the La Plata County treasurer, but…
Opinion
Sheriff Schirard has honesty, experience
I also have had real-estate business dealing with Duke, and again he has always shown honesty and integrity. When he decided to run for La Plata County Sheriff I realized…
Opinion
Bayfield Farmers Market appreciated
At the market, I make connections for farm-fresh eggs, purchase Colorado-grown peaches, corn, various greens, veggies, and condiments. I also find extremely appropriate gifts for family members and friends who…
Opinion
Gardner desperate, support Udall
I am proud to support Sen. Mark Udall for re-election to represent the State of Colorado in the U.S. Senate. His ongoing and passionate support for the people of this State…
Opinion
Sales tax increase in Bayfield makes economic sense
Fixing the streets now before they deteriorate further is by far the most economical solution. If the streets aren’t fixed now, it will cost many times more money to rebuild…
Opinion
Sean Smith would support the law
This is unfortunately not true when it comes to sheriffs and other locally-elected officials, who refuse to work with anyone who has a different point of view and the sheriffs…
Opinion
Farm Bureau urges ‘no’ vote on Prop 105
Colorado’s statewide ballot will include Proposition 105. If passed, Proposition 105 will require Colorado foods made with genetically engineered ingredients to have a “Produced With Genetic Engineering” label on it.…
Letters to the Editor
Diverse group worked for water
As citizens, we invested significant time in the process that has brought us to this point. Working together required a willingness to be open to varied perspectives, attentive to environmental…
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Today’s news harkens the 1980s
But the final act in the drama came about when the entire La Plata County Sheriff’s Department arrested itself when it was learned that tight brown pants excite high school…
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River cleanup turnout disappointing
Only 20 volunteers showed – sadly the same people that participate every year. We really appreciated Fort Lewis College organizing a group in the spring, who came out and picked…
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Brown’s loyalty is to Constitution
McLachlan responded, “As a former U.S. Marine, I understand and appreciate the need to uphold our Second Amendment, but I also know that we need meaningful action now to keep…
Letters to the Editor
County must keep funding library
This casual, nay, deadly serious talk about shuttering a couple of the last vibrant community centers in our rural areas is insensitive and counter-productive. After all, these facilities are used…
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Herald owes man’s mother an apology
The story accused my father of beating my mother. That is factually incorrect. If that was correct, then I would have personally destroyed him. My mother owned two businesses in…