Rep. Tipton’s Republican party, former champions of fiscal responsibility in government, have voted themselves America’s fiscal fools who now openly represent the wealthiest of the wealthy at the expense of…
Notable conservatives like George Will, David Jolly, Steve Schmidt and many others have withdrawn their affiliation. Simply put, the current Republican strategy is to lie. They cannot be trusted, no…
Medicare is facing financial challenges, especially after the Trump administration and Congress passed the deficit-spiking tax reform bill for the wealthy. Medicare’s Part A, Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund (used…
However, the actions of the current administration in Washington are threatening these and many other values and rights that we hold dear. The administration’s rolling back of regulations and standards…
The Herald reported that McLachlan touts her record working with Republican lawmakers. The facts don’t align with this narrative. McLachlan has voted with her party 98 percent of the time…
Instead, nearly all the benefits go to the rich, and we’re left with the budget deficit to pay off. McConnell, last week, said the deficit was too big and entitlements…
Our Congressman, Scott Tipton, has voted with Trump over 95 percent of the time. It seems that he is happy with our becoming the worst nation on earth in environmental…
Does anyone really believe that an extra nickel is going to send everyone to Farmington to buy shoes or groceries? Does anyone remember that 1 million tourists visit annually and…
Clyde has been a stalwart volunteer for 20 years here in La Plata County and served on numerous boards and spearheaded activities that strengthen our economic output and growth, including…
My family and my husband’s family has lived in Durango a long time. The owners of the Durango Herald know who we are. I am running as an independent because…
In the next two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for candidates who support improving the ACA and the healthcare options for all residents in Colorado. Our current U.S.…
How do we learn about a candidate when they only offer distortions, half-truths and outright lies about their opponent? Does this candidate have nothing to run on, or are these…
Oregon’s land-use planning is a highly regulated, top-down state process lacking a path to adjudication of takings claims. In addition to its anti-property rights history, Oregon had the added hurdle…
Both parties say they want to do something about education funding, but in observing the state Senate race, only Democrat Guinn Unger seems willing to invest in our kids’ future.…
I hope you never have a good night’s sleep again, but for that you must have a conscience, which obviously you do not. The problem would have taken care of…
Going, going, and almost gone are many, way too many, of the good-paying jobs that used to be here for La Plata County residents! What employment is there to fill…
The purpose of this letter is not to try to change anyone’s mind, but rather to express why I am pleased to cast my ballot for Diane Mitsch Bush. Voting…
It is disingenuous for Phil Weiser to lambaste his opponent for something he is actually doing. Phil Weiser needs to step up and be accountable. Stop trying to dupe us.…
As a 30-year veteran of the computer industry – 15 with a large bank – I did a bit of research into her resume. In my opinion it was a…
Please join me in voting for Brad Blake for county commissioner. Doug Lyon Durango
It is now understood that our current treasurer did not have the requisite knowledge, skills or abilities to properly manage the responsibilities of the job prior to being elected. The…
Because attracting and retaining good people is key to a high quality police department and is a challenge for DPD because of the lower pay we offer compared to other…
Amendment 74 does not “pit the rights of corporations … against those who own the surface rights.” Amendment 74 adds 11 words to Article 15 of Colorado’s Bill of Rights…
I directed a $30 million budget encompassing 25 programs with a staff of five. I have tremendous respect for Ms. Aichele’s ability to manage more than twice the budgetary expenditure…
Doctors will be forced to leave when they cannot keep their offices open. We will have no doctors to care for us! Our hospitals will be destroyed for lack of…
There’s nothing “purple” about him, as the newspaper suggests. By contrast, the writers fret that Jared Polis’ ideas are too bold. Someone with new ideas – goodness, run for the…
I support Brad Blake for county commissioner because he is accessible to everyone that wants to talk to him even when it is not convenient. He serves on numerous boards…
I worked closely with Allison for her first three years as treasurer before I moved last December and left my job in county administration. Allison has done a great job…
I had the privilege to serve Western and Southern Colorado. Public service takes hard work and sacrifice. It takes courage to fairly represent the interests of all of your constituents…
