Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture have limited...

As I watch, listen and learn what is happening with our current president and his administration, it scares me for our children and grandchildren. It appears that our country is heading into a “Big B...

I’m writing in support of the funding increase measure for La Plata County Services. The scope of services were described well in former La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church’s letter (Herald, Sep...

I’ve used the retail stores at public land offices and have always found the employees to be top-notch and very helpful. I’m sorry people are ever laid off, but these good folks’ salary should never h...

I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and it’s time we take a responsible step forward to sustain the services our community depends on. For...

Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked with many great partners in Southwest Colorado and beyond over the past couple decades. Much pr...

Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to approve virtually all proposed tax increases. I believe this powerful ...

It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given the fact that this state has one of the lowest per pupil education investments in the country. ...

In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help to those who lost their homes or had damage. Our thanks go out to all first responders and volunt...