Despite all the rhetoric, Bobby Lieb is not qualified to manage money. The 2014 La Plata County budget that County Commissioner Lieb approved has about a $10 million dollar deficit.…
Moreover, Rep. McLachlan has the commonsense that our district needs including: the recognition of the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and veterans, sensible background checks for gun purchases, protection…
I see one very qualified candidate who is doing just this: Allison Morrissey. I see her at events talking to people, and she has knocked on more than 6,000 doors…
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…
State Sen. Ellen Roberts is right: What is needed is new thinking on the subject
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…
Quiet, dignified, invisible, all business – just the way I liked my sheriffs. Then last spring I was startled to learn that our Duke appointed himself constitutional judge to defend…
TIMES EDITOR I am an advocate for kids doing sports and other activities. Sports teaches that teamwork and practice pays off, just as piano lessons and dance do. But sports…
We were contacted by the Ignacio School District and through correspondence and conversations we were unable to reach a mutual agreement. However, St. Ignatius never threatened to tow or refuse…
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…
Committee, Tipton should fix last-minute meddling in Hermosa Creek bill
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…
