I beg to differ. All of our county’s $62 million in revenue and $71 million in disbursements go through the treasurer’s office, and the efficiency with which it is collected…
Consider his mission statement: “economy, energy, education and a pristine environment.” A pristine environment! Gardner can’t care about our environment if he: Received a 4 percent approval rating from the…
In 2010, Democrats and unaffiliated voters sat out the election; the tea party favorite, J. Paul Brown, became state legislator. Will Brown capitalize on midterm election apathy once again and…
Sheriff Schirard does not micromanage his staff, which I found extremely refreshing to once again have a sheriff that has trust and faith in his department heads. Of course, those…
To assess which candidate is better qualified, please, review the job requirements. The treasurer collects tax dollars, invests them and pays the bills. One candidate has 10 years of accounting…
It is rare to have an individual with such experience to represent La Plata County. I urge my friends and the fine people of La Plata County to vote for…
As the forest is being rapidly destroyed by illegal logging, mining, poaching and clearing for palm oil plantations, orangutan habitat is lost, and with it, the natural food source for…
Do we really want to hand over an $85,000-a-year paycheck to someone who just expects it? What is his real business experience? Who has hired him besides family members? County…
Blake is tea party; he founded the Durango chapter in 2010. Blake is part of the vocal opposition that caused the comprehensive plan to be shelved in 2011 at great…
Without Mike’s help, Fort Lewis College would have not received the $10 million that will allow FLC to finish its science building. That money would have otherwise gone to Denver…
Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood, was as an outspoken eugenicist, saying “The most merciful thing the large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.”…
Please, show your support with a vote for Duke. Jerry R. Thomas Durango
In Colorado, we have let outside interests gain political advantage and push their agenda on Coloradans. We, in the 59th Colorado House District, have an opportunity to help change course…
It does appear to require foods that are genetically modified to be so labeled, so at least we have some knowledge of ingredients and can attempt to protect our health…
Sheriff Schirard understands the dynamics of managing the Sheriff’s Office responsibilities and safety of his staff with the expectations of our residents. It is because of his knowledge and understanding,…
The sheriff’s role is not interpreting the Constitution but enforcing, as reasonably as possible, laws passed by the Legislature. Sean has a wide range of federal, state and local experience…
We can thank Duke Schirard and his department for helping us all enjoy this living environment. It doesn’t matter whether you are Democrat, Republican or Independent, we all receive the…
I encourage you to vote in this election and, please, consider joining me to elect Bobby Lieb as our treasurer. He is the best choice by any measure. Scott Mathis…
I’m retired now, but still see Duke as the most qualified person to continue as our leader in the law-enforcement community of La Plata County. Duke has always been a…
She has successfully shepherded a long list of measures into law or further discussion, including bills expanding surface owners’ rights in negotiating how gas and oil development occurs on their…
I have a unique perspective concerning the internal workings at the Sheriff’s Office that the general public is not privy to. Based on what I know and what I have…
Also, please consider not submitting your name in nomination; let’s leave the ballot blank as a further indication of our support of the current board. I urge all members to…
Why would such a despicable man, as Smith has portrayed Schirard to be, provide an opportunity for Smith and his wife to make a living? Why do Smith and his…
