I have had the opportunity to visit La Plata County on many occasions, and I wish my career would allow me to live there. During my visits, whether it was…
When Duke took over, he changed the complexion of the department and it started to function properly. He gave his deputies responsibility and held them accountable. It wasn’t “big I,…
Coordination and working together is something that is very important to Sean. In 2009, he coordinated the countywide implementation of a new software system which included the Sheriff’s Office, Durango…
Republicans are likely to shut down government, sue the president, repeal Obamacare, give tax cuts to the rich, act for the 1 percent, require voter IDs, abolish the Consumer Protection…
I’ve had a law practice here in Durango since 1981, and for the last seven years, Cynthia has worked with me. Those were some difficult years for Durango. Times like…
Just what is the relationship between Lieb and the Herald editorial board? Have any of their journalists actually checked up on Bobby? How can Bobby Lieb say with a straight…
The first forum I attended when McLachlan was a candidate, he proudly stood up and declared “I’m a Vietnam veteran, and I will support your Second Amendment rights.” He then…
Sen. Mark Udall has worked tirelessly for the people of all of Colorado. He has led on issues of privacy, land conservation and women’s rights. He does not adhere to…
If so, such people probably haven’t examined the issues in depth or analyzed the candidates and really need to abstain from voting. However, the thing that bothers me most is…
Perhaps the most illogical point of all in this contest is why should one law enforcement management position in the area be politically elected, while all of the other law…
I enjoy my right to bear arms and carry concealed. I enjoy even teaching my son firearm use and safety. This says a lot to me. Please join me in…
All Sheriff’s Office staff – detentions and medical – are as professional as any I have worked with. They are dedicated to the safety and well-being of this community and…
Proposition 105 may not be perfect legislation, but it requires food sold in Colorado to carry a label if produced with genetic engineering. It might be the FDA’s job to…
But the NRA doesn’t like him because he stated the obvious: That guns are a public-health issue. So the Republican obstructionists fall into lockstep behind the NRA and refuse to…
He claims he’ll do away with unfunded government mandates that he has no control over or ability to influence. He’s against all things governmental, yet is heavily subsidized by the…
The sheriff’s deputies were here immediately. My husband was later arrested and jailed for 24 hours then released with a mandatory restraining order – yet proceeded to show up at…
To the contrary, Mike McLachlan has helped to pass more than $500 million in increased funding for K-12 education in Colorado and has fought for funding for Fort Lewis College…
The Herald says the sheriff’s office is currently running well under Sheriff Duke Schirard’s leadership and that he has been a “good sheriff” – but for some unknown reason thinks…
Here is an example of such a double standard: A candidate is adamant that government subsidies that help businesses or industries establish themselves or be more competitive are wrong because…
Yes, we agree with Wally. “Trust counts,” and we don’t trust Bobby Lieb. Vote for Allison Morrissey. Linda Tikalsky Bayfield
The comment that business experience is “cookie cutter” is absolutely incorrect. Every industry and every business has its own unique requirements, which easily translates to a government position. With respect…
Cory Gardner has been the representative for Congressional District 4 since 2010. He neither represents me nor much of the district. Over the four years he has been in office,…
Instead of protecting mothers-to-be, Amendment 67 “goes too far in criminalizing women and doctors and intruding on private decisions regarding family planning,” said the Rev. Amanda Henderson, executive director of…
The Oct. 19 editorial takes the issue of voter identification to task. In parroting Attorney General Eric Holder’s take on the subject, the editorial board is saying that minorities are…
As a mother and an environmentalist, it is clear to me that there is a strong connection between issues important to families and the protection of our environment and natural…
So the Herald’s endorsement of Smith should be no surprise. Ellen Roberts endorsed Sheriff Duke Schirard for no other reason than his qualifications and proven track record (Letters, Herald, Oct.…
Mike knows how to work across the aisle. He understands the need to build solutions through compromise. Mike is bright, well-educated and exercises good, critical-thinking skills as our representative. J.…
