Editorials

Our view: Democratic primary for governor
Editorials

Our view: Democratic primary for governor

June 24, 2026

Two accomplished Democrats are competing for the chance to succeed Gov. Jared Polis, and the choice is genuine. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, 61, brings an impressive record. Before his appointment…

Our view: Republican Party primary for governor
Editorials

Our view: Republican Party primary for governor

June 24, 2026

Colorado Republicans have three distinctly different choices for governor: an experienced legislator focused on governing, a constitutional conservative promising dramatic reforms and a political outsider whose personal story has become…

Our view: Local races deserve voters’ attention
Editorials

Our view: Local races deserve voters’ attention

June 17, 2026

Ballots have arrived for the June 30 primary election, and Montezuma County voters have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to learn about the candidates seeking two important county…

Our view: Reasonable gun legislation making progress
Editorials

Our view: Reasonable gun legislation making progress

April 2, 2025

In February, we wrote about the Colorado General Assembly’s progress to encourage reasonable gun use (Journal, Feb. 19). Of the four bills being considered at the beginning of the legislative…

Call to readers re: freeze on federal funding
Editorials

Call to readers re: freeze on federal funding

January 29, 2025

A memo from the White House budget office on Monday placed a freeze on all federal government grant and loan disbursements, and other financial assistance, effective Tuesday, Jan. 28 at…

Can’t quit you, babe
Editorials

Can’t quit you, babe

November 5, 2019

Elizabeth Warren has a plan to fight Facebook – by buying Facebook ads