Letters to the Editor

Udall is to blame for Obamacare
Letters to the Editor

Udall is to blame for Obamacare

September 29, 2014

Udall promised Coloradans that they could keep their insurance plans and doctors if they like them. More than 350,000 privately insured Coloradans have discovered they were misled by Udall’s promises.…

Hermosa bill rewrite dooms consensus
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Hermosa bill rewrite dooms consensus

September 29, 2014

It’s instructive of the legislative process to note how one special interest – in this case, water developers spearheaded locally by the Southwestern Water Conservation District – was able to…

It is time to retire Duke Schirard
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It is time to retire Duke Schirard

September 29, 2014

Sean Smith is also an experienced law-enforcement professional, who brings broader experience. While he has long ties to the La Plata sheriff’s office, he has also worked in other jurisdictions…

Use scultpure to combat immigration
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Use scultpure to combat immigration

September 28, 2014

One look at the sculpture will convince the illegals that Americans are far more insane and dangerous than the authorities in the countries they are running from. Word will spread…

Lieb is committed to the community
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Lieb is committed to the community

September 28, 2014

Bobby’s successful commitment to the community serving on many important boards and the many ways his pragmatic thinking, strong people skills, financial acumen and trusted reputation have enabled him to…

Vote Republican to correct our course
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Vote Republican to correct our course

September 27, 2014

Although I blame both parties for the multitude of problems we face today, to achieve this correction, we need to vote Republican. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party has lost its way.…

When voting, hire the professionals
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When voting, hire the professionals

September 27, 2014

We have the possibility of hiring a sheriff with a degree in public safety; a treasurer with degrees in accounting and business management; a legislator with a law degree; a…

Skills, attributes make Lieb the choice
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Skills, attributes make Lieb the choice

September 27, 2014

Lieb’s efforts to provide sound fiscal leadership in our community have been clearly evident in these past years. He has demonstrated a balanced approach to help strengthen our business community…

Bobby Lieb has background, leadership
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Bobby Lieb has background, leadership

September 27, 2014

Bobby understands and appreciates the way the county works, knowledge that will enable him to embrace the responsibilities of the county treasurer and position him to be highly effective. Bobby…

Morrissey skilled at planning, leadership
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Morrissey skilled at planning, leadership

September 27, 2014

As Allison Morrissey’s manager at my global consulting company, I was repeatedly impressed by Allison’s incisiveness and ability to drive quick results on very complex projects. In one project, she…

J. Paul Brown unfit for public office
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J. Paul Brown unfit for public office

September 27, 2014

It seems he had contacted a few farmers growing for an investor with San Juan Bioenergy – the company I built but which failed after the recession did a bulls-eye…

McLachlan dismisses water owners
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McLachlan dismisses water owners

September 27, 2014

As a side note, all of the people who spoke on behalf of their breakout groups (except McLachlan) were very critical of the proposed EPA plans to control water distribution…

McLachlan does what’s best for 59th
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McLachlan does what’s best for 59th

September 27, 2014

Another reason I am supporting Rep. McLachlan is on the same day it was announced that our school would be receiving the funding, my friend received a mailing from J.…

Chasing ‘big boxes’ hurts middle class
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Chasing ‘big boxes’ hurts middle class

September 27, 2014

For Durango to be successful we must solicit and develop to the desires of the “big box”? If the adage an increased tide of economic activity raises all of our…

No one tops Bobby Lieb’s qualifications
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No one tops Bobby Lieb’s qualifications

September 27, 2014

Over the years, we have been impressed with the time and talent that Bobby has dedicated to our community in so many ways, up to and including his service as…

Independents really control elections
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Independents really control elections

September 27, 2014

All the parties have good and bad people and ideas. Are the Republicans/Libertarians/tea party always the good politicians who are always correct while the Democrats are all bad people who…

Measuring the growth of our economy
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Measuring the growth of our economy

September 25, 2014

For 2014, we are still on the June 30, 2012, level of value based on sales trended to that date. In a year-to-year comparison, we have seen an 8.7 percent…

Mike McLachlan supports clean energy
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Mike McLachlan supports clean energy

September 25, 2014

I especially appreciate McLachlan’s understanding that we need to move into the energy economy of the future. He knows we have vast energy resources in Colorado – not just gas,…

Catch League’s candidate forum Oct. 9
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Catch League’s candidate forum Oct. 9

September 25, 2014

Those attending the forum will be able to ask written questions of the candidates. For those unable to attend, the forum will be televised live on City Span 10, rebroadcast…

Gardner’s record on environment terrible
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Gardner’s record on environment terrible

September 25, 2014

Gardner’s environmental record in Congress is abysmal. First of all, he is a fervent climate-change denier. Gardner was one of at least a dozen Republicans on the House Energy &…