Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Vote Republican to correct our course
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.…
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When voting, hire the professionals
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…
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Skills, attributes make Lieb the choice
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…
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Bobby Lieb has background, leadership
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…
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Morrissey skilled at planning, leadership
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…
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J. Paul Brown unfit for public office
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…
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McLachlan dismisses water owners
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…
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McLachlan does what’s best for 59th
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.…
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Chasing ‘big boxes’ hurts middle class
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…
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No one tops Bobby Lieb’s qualifications
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…
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Independents really control elections
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…
Opinion
Kansas reader likes her Times
I’m always delighted when it arrives in the mail. Keep up the good work!! If I was local I would love to do a column!! Selma Tacker Muscotah, Kansas
Opinion
Wolves are howling in gratitude
We are impressed and truly honored by the response we received: Everyone we asked for help said yes. People that weren’t asked approached us at the event, and offered their…
Opinion
Today’s edition has new look
I’m sure you’ve noticed that today’s paper has a new look. This is the result of our search for a solution to the rising production costs to newspapers across the…
Opinion
Come join us this weekend!
For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes both our locals and visitors to downtown Bayfield. We would…
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Measuring the growth of our economy
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…
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Mike McLachlan supports clean energy
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,…
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Catch League’s candidate forum Oct. 9
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…
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Gardner’s record on environment terrible
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 &…
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Lieb has skills to manage treasurer job
Hands down, Bobby Lieb is the candidate with those qualifications. An examination of Bobby’s career path transitioning from successful private business experience to county commissioner demonstrates that he has the…