J. Paul is known for having been the only elected state representative, Republican or Democrat, to vote against two common-sense bills with a final tally of 63-1 and 64-1. The…
Her understanding and professional relationships with multiple county departments and processes are astounding to find in a candidate. Cynthia spoke from professional experience of the Land Use Code; the re-emerging…
Deputy Smith is a personable young man, but he has never even worked in the jail, let alone run it. Duke has! Sheriff Schirard even oversaw the construction of the…
As a small-business owner, he has had the opportunity to meet many people across the county and being a curious and concerned person, he enjoys talking to the people he…
In our crazy world today, it is nice to imagine a peaceful world underwater. This is why I am so excited that on Sept. 25, President Obama created the world’s…
Additionally, Sheriff Duke Schirard’s microphone was not working correctly. A woman approached the moderator and asked for it to be fixed. I heard frustrated people behind me because they could…
What a bold move. He has countered our unrelenting trend to exploit and ruin the environment for short gain, in favor of leaving something lasting and beautiful for our descendants.…
The “pollster” evidently assumed that because I have an Hispanic surname, I must also be an ignorant and easily manipulable voter who could be swayed to vote against J. Paul.…
This amazing marine ecosystem is home to more than 240 undersea mountains and provides critical habitat for endangered sea turtles, marine mammals, millions of seabirds and large predatory fish. Up…
As a certified public accountant, I want a treasurer with a good financial background. I will vote for Allison Morrissey, the only qualified candidate with a degree in accounting, an…
Although I appreciate Joe Lewandowski’s attempt to take prairie dogs off the hook by blaming the fleas, his epidemiology is inaccurate (Letters, Herald, Sept. 24). More than 23 million people…
The main function of the county treasurer’s office is to collect taxes and disburse them to the appropriate taxing districts and to maintain and invest the country’s financial resources. When…
To know Bobby and his family, one immediately recognizes that his business experience and La Plata County government service as a county commissioner reflect success. He has proven that he…
So now I’m responding to the statement by Douglas Savage (“Schirard right to uphold U.S. Constitution,” Letters, Herald, Sept. 14). Savage displays little understanding of what he terms the “intentions…
In his 2010 campaign for state representative, J. Paul Brown told an audience that Hillary Clinton was attempting to secure a U.N. agreement to take away our guns and argued…
I have had no personal or professional contact with the incumbent, Duke Schirard, other than seeing and hearing him at a candidate forum Sept. 24. I make no comments on…
Then, at the last minute, Rep. Tipton added an amendment to greatly weaken the bill for the benefit of certain commercial interests. Years of work and good-faith cooperation have been…
Electra Lake has been closed to the public since 2013 and is likely to remain closed through 2016. The annual spawn of trout from Electra into Little Cascade Creek has…
Use your signal before slowing, not after numerous cars and trucks clumped up behind you prevent one at the rear from seeing it. If there is no oncoming traffic, a…
Bobby has earned the respect of the residents, his fellow commissioners, city and county officials, and legislators. Bobby has extensive fiscal experience working with local and county budgets, his background…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
