He has been in his overpaid sinecure for almost 20 years. What do we have to show for 20 years of Duke? The people of this community have a long…
The Herald believes that the sheriff’s personal statements are relevant to voters. Perhaps they are. But by definition, a sheriff is an elected official. Voters tolerate and even expect a…
This applies most particularly to his passion and concern for helping jail prisoners avoid the revolving door of returning to jail after release by implementing simple and sensible support programs…
I was formerly employed by the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. I began my career in 2000 working for Duke Schirard. I have many reasons to be loyal to Duke,…
Over the 42 years of my life, I have watched my father, Duke Schirard and what he has given to this community. I have seen how he has supported fellow…
Then last spring, I was startled to learn that Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend my rights to hold onto my cherished three-gun collection. I learned that piddling minor…
1) Thanks to Sheriff Duke Schirard for the quality of individuals he employs and the prudent manner with which he spends my tax dollars. 2) La Plata County is still…
During that time, we have seen many folks offer themselves for various levels of public office. While some have been able to build coalitions from which to effect positive change…
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…
As a longtime community member, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many people. Over the years, I have very positive experiences with Bobby Lieb, who is running for county…
As an area business owner, I have worked with Bobby on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors when Bobby was the executive director. I know Bobby to be a…
I really do not understand how a much more conservative town – as Pagosa Springs is compared to Durango – can beat Durango on opening businesses that are now legal…
This is not Dodge City. He does not have the right (nor the credentials) to decide which laws are constitutional. It is time for Duke to ride off into the…
Also, this attempt to have a totally controlled global environment is downright evil and those who want this type of environment belong in special-controlled environments: dungeons. Imagine the endless funding…
I write to counter his assertions about our legal community. As coordinator of the Southwest Bar’s volunteer attorney program for 15 years, I worked with a list exceeding 100 local…
Bobby is a tireless worker with vast experience working in nonprofits, government and the private-business sector. Many of us know Bobby for his keen sense of humor. Those of us…
George Mason, born of English parents in Fairfax, Virginia, a descendant of a Royalist family, was a friend and neighbor of George Washington. Mason and Washington had written the famous…
The county treasurer’s job is an accounting and financial investment job. As I am paying for this office through my tax dollars, I expect to hire the most financially qualified…
Beyond that, Miss Goodie’s entertainers refused to engage with those whose actions suggested fierce rivalry and deep insecurity, and concentrated instead on preparing to give the best performance possible, though…
That doesn’t sound like it helps Colorado much. He also was a key vote in passing the Affordable Care Act – better known as Obamacare – which doesn’t seem to…
The only trout native to the rivers and streams of the Western Slope are Colorado River cutthroat trout. Settlement of the west in the mid-to-late 1800s, along with mining, logging…
We live in a small town because if you cut someone off or you flip them off, they might be your banker or your kid’s teacher. There were lots of…
I lived in Aspen before, during and after the creation of the mall in downtown Aspen. It was a mess, especially for the merchants who could not get deliveries via…
That man is Sean Smith. Smith brings to the table more than 20 years of law enforcement experience at a number of different levels. Working at the local, state and…
So it comes as quite a surprise that my enthusiasm for Durango and its people evidently is not shared by the sheriff of La Plata County. Duke Schirard has a…
Regarding the campaign signs and Durango sign ordinances, I see way more Sean Smith signs in questionable places than signs for Schirard. Because I don’t live in the city limits…
First you put on your left turn signal. Your goal is to signal your intention to turn, not to confirm what everyone can already see you are doing. Next you…
Does 27 cents a month per sheep entitle them to “own” our federal lands? Jean Bickel Wickenburg, Arizona
