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A vote for Democrats is a vote for chaos

Once we were young and Democrats. My wife and I came from families that had voted for Democratic candidates for three generations. The Democratic Party was once a party of patriotism and tra...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Medicare for all is how we should aim

In his letter to the editor (“Scott Tipton is excellent on healthcare,” Oct. 31),Dr. William G. Plested said that “Scott Tipton’s positions are best for patients and their physicians.” This ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Of cattle, sheep and need for deputies

Andrew Gulliford’s recent article (“The Woolly West,” Oct. 13) was indicative of these extremely divisive times! Sheep and cattle ranchers are not always opposed to each other and...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The McLachlan fliers can’t be recycled!

Election season is in full swing and politics are spicy. Midterms are upon us and many Americans are turning out for their local elections, making a serious impact on their local governments...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Do crybaby liberals prefer left lemmings?

Regarding Debbie Williams’ letter (“Herald fails liberals with endorsements,” Nov. 2): Oh, Waaah! I commend the Herald for not being a lemming of the left and generally taking a n...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Zoning will kill hay fit for British royals

May I share with you and your readers some history of La Plata County that few are aware of? Some years ago, the royals of Great Britain decided they would only feed their magnifi...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Aichele is not up to the job of treasurer

The office of county treasurer is a rough equivalent to the CFO of a private enterprise. As such, when the person holding that office evidences the inability to implement proper controls (as...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

North Main

City’s Re:New grant program is helping local businesses create curb appeal

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Hamby, imposing gentleman, for sheriff

I am writing this letter in support of Charles Hamby for La Plata County Sheriff. Charles began his law enforcement career in Texas in 1988 where he worked as a patrol officer in city and co...

DATE: Nov 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton and his party are ripping us off

The “R” next to Rep. Scott Tipton’s name has become his scarlet letter. Rep. Tipton’s Republican party, former champions of fiscal responsibility in government, have voted themsel...

DATE: Nov 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Medicare can be maintained if you vote

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a non-partisan research and policy institute, reported in July that claims that Medicare will be insolvent in 2026 are misleading and just not tru...

DATE: Nov 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I am utterly astonished by endorsements

I have to express my utter astonishment at the Herald’s endorsement of the Republican candidates for governor and secretary of state. Any candidate that affiliates with the Republican Party ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor