Kelton: I’m not supporting “NRA bought” candidates

Colorado voters should be aware that Senator Cory Gardner received the 5th largest campaign contribution from the NRA, an unbelievable $3.88 million dollars. It will be interesti...

Petersen: The loonies are loose

Long ago, America’s greatest Republican president, Theodore Roosevelt, cautioned that due to its populist nature, the process of democracy will always be under attack by a frenetic “lunatic ...

Pontius: Tri-State line reminiscent of tobacco lobby

Thanks for publishing the three side-by-side columns (Herald, Feb. 24) on issues relating to our local electrical cooperative. Seeing the contrasting articles about LPEA, Tri-State and Kit C...

Wolgamott: Allow different day uses at Lake Nighthorse

There is obvious conflict in the use of Lake Nighthorse between those that want a quiet, peaceful experience versus those that want to drive powerboats. The lake would seem too s...

Caucus! Shape the future of your party, get in on the ground floor of the political process

Colorado’s political precinct caucuses, which will be held Tuesday, March 6, are the first formal opportunity for voters to weigh-in on the candidates and issues in the 2018 election. ...

James: When luck is just luck

Do you ever think about luck? Man I do. It’s always there, mashed somewhere between love, snuff, horses and coffee. Good luck, bad luck, lot’s of luck, no luck, it seems there is...

Samuelson: Why fossil fuels survive

WASHINGTON – Anyone who tells you that dealing with climate change is simply a matter of sweeping away the obstructionism of oil companies is living in a dream world. The real obstacle is us...

Schultheis: None dare call it treason

Three or four weeks ago, I found myself marching in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse with a crowd of sign-carrying demonstrators. Most of the other placards dealt with w...

McLachlan: Keeping lands in agriculture

The average rancher or farmer in Colorado is 60 years old. Some are transitioning into handing over their property to family, who will carry on the work and traditions into the n...

Lachelt: Taking input to heart, Commission works for change

Every day there is a lot going on at La Plata County, as our various departments work to provide the services you rely on from your local government. These services include road ...

Laszlo: Making, not breaking, sage-grouse recovery

If you’ve farmed, ranched or owned land in the West, you’ve probably participated in a few discussions about the greater sage-grouse and its imperiled habitat. After two years of ...

Grateful for AHS, project-based learning

As a parent of three kids who have gone to Animas High School (graduating classes of 2014, 2016, 2019), I’m so grateful that AHS has been an option for our family. Project-based ...