If Colorado voters are being asked to put a constitutional right to hunt and fish into our state Constitution, why not a constitutional right to birdwatch? It is, after all,…
“I love the inflation.” – Donald Trump I used to buy a convenient six-pack of canned tomato sauce. Now it’s a space-saving four-pack at over the six-pack price. I drink…
Where do we draw the line? Cars, dogs, guns, horses, pigs, kids – for the love of freedom, why should we worry about stuff on our neighbors’ property like old…
Our home and neighborhood were hit hard during the storm on July 21. We were fortunate to have no home damage or uprooted trees, yet so many others did. We…
Southwest Colorado farmers who wish to participate in a biochar demonstration at no cost should email NPI at npiinc2000@aol.com with their contact information, an indication of their willingness to participate…
Gambling in the U.S. has become a real epidemic. It’s not enough to buy a lottery ticket or play roulette at a local casino; gambling has spread like wildfire through…
Congressman Hurd: Thank you for responding to my concerns about President Trump’s proclamations reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. I understand that these were presidential actions and did…
For decades, the West has debated how to divide the shrinking waters of the Colorado River. Every proposal asks who should receive less. We should be asking a different question:…
Sheriff Nowlin is and has been a sheriff for the people. As a minority, I can say that the sheriff has won my respect and has always treated me with…
Chaco Canyon is under threat of drilling rigs in the very near future. For those who have visited – and those who haven’t – once Chaco is invaded by drilling…
I have known Naomi Riess for many years through our shared involvement in local community groups. She is thoughtful, prepared and effective. She listens carefully, communicates clearly and understands how…
I always wonder: Do young people read the newspaper or do they get their information from social media and their parents? Listen up, parents – make your voting children read…
Colorado’s world-class elk herd is in trouble. The BLM is proposing oil and gas leases on the Roan Plateau of 126,744 acres – in the heart of the finest and…
In the June 17 Journal article titled “Montezuma County opts against issuing official emergency,” Commissioner Candelaria suggested the reason Colorado is not receiving federal funding is because the federal government…
Southwest Colorado is on the front lines of a historic drought. Farmers are forced to fallow fields, and towns are rationing water. Right now, Coloradans need a governor focused on…
Colorado voters will have to choose between Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in the upcoming June 30 Democratic primary election for governor. It is important to understand…
At the grave of my drill sergeant at Arlington National Cemetery. I saw on the news that he had been killed while I was working out at the Durango Recreation…
I was recently admitted to Southwest Memorial Hospital for medical care. I went from radiology to the emergency room to intensive care. While health care takes time, Southwest Memorial Hospital…
Alex Kelloff has been part of ranching and public lands for four generations. He and his family have lived, run cattle, hunted, fished and worked with local communities from Trinidad…
I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Naomi Riess as the Republican candidate for House District 59. I have known Naomi for many years, and during…
