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Wasley campaigns on the clock

Editor:I recently heard Mr. Wasley on KSJD boasting about how many people he has been able to meet “across fence lines” and “in their kitchens” while campaigning. I ask that voters take a moment to...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Furse contradicts himself on meth issue

Editor: Recently the district Attorney, Russell Wasley, and the challenger, Will Furse, participated in a radio interview concerning the Republican primary election. One particular point that...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why I support Will Furse

Editor:Reasons other than the fact he was the overwhelming choice of delegates who attended 22nd Judicial District assembly: During the Ag Expo, when Wasley and supporters were gathering...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Analysis vs. opinion

Editor:If anyone needs to take a “discovery class” it should be Kimberly Benedict of the Cortez Journal. After hearing her on KSJD this morning (June 8) she would benefit from a lesson on political...

DATE: June 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wasley has served citizens well

Editor:It’s my honor and privilege to endorse Russell Wasley for the 22nd Judicial District Attorney race. Russell has shown great leadership since taking office and has served the citizens in the...

DATE: June 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wasley is a much better choice

Editor:So, a paper which seems to have become increasingly liberal over the years wrote several negative articles against our Republican District Attorney, Russ Wasley. As expected, the paper then...

DATE: June 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wasley is the most viable DA candidate

Editor:As a citizen of the United States and of the great state of Colorado, I have one of the greatest privileges a state or country can give me. It is the right and the responsibility to vote....

DATE: June 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks to those who signed nominating petitions

Editor:This letter is to express my sincere thanks to all of the thoughtful people who were kind enough to sign the petitions to qualify me to be a candidate for county commissioner in District 3...

DATE: June 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

False quote, flawed reasoning

Editor:Regarding the editorial of June 9, while you have every right to endorse the candidate of your choice, you do not have the right to misquote me. I have never used the term “freedom” to...

DATE: June 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stay informed, stay involved, and vote

Editor:A primary election in June? Isn’t it usually held in August?Not anymore. The date was changed in response to a new federal law (the MOVE ACT: Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment) that...

DATE: June 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Choosing Furse is a no-brainer

Editor:I wonder if any of your readers remember a couple years ago, a local woman had received four DUIs, one resulting in an altercation with police, another resulting in a high speed race back to...

DATE: June 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Discovery charges are typical defense tactics

Editor:Furse and his supporters may think discovery issues are critical to undermining the Wasley campaign. They are wrong. Discovery charges are typical defense attorney tactics used in the...

DATE: June 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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