Joel slipped in our kitchen. He fell, couldn’t move and asked me to call an ambulance. Response was incredibly prompt, thorough and respectful. He was moved with utmost care. We…
Proposition 112 on November’s ballot addresses the inherent risks involved in fracking operations by requiring increased setbacks from homes, schools and water sources. The proposition does not seek a ban,…
First, I want to express my sincere appreciation and respect for the current county commissioners and all four candidates campaigning for a seat on the board. It is a tough…
As I read the letter to the editor on Sept. 13 (“MB McAfee is our strongest candidate”), I had to smile. Mr. Jim Richards states: “At the forum, McAfee’s responses…
du1-i-syn I am no supporter of pot shops or any kind of drugs, but I do believe the mayor and Cortez City Council should offer an explanation as to why…
When I see support for MB McAfee, I wonder how much knowledge of her these individuals possess. I realize there are voters so partisan, they will support their respective parties’…
I’ve been keeping up with the cuts at the hospital and recently heard that physicians they had contracts with are not being renewed. What is the community going to do…
When will it end? The Cortez Police Department seems to be employing more unlawful and dishonest police officers than this small town can afford! I have personally experienced the dishonest…
President Donald Trump proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month. The bottom line, is this just another communique out of Washington trying to elevate awareness that will continue to prepare us…
Here’s a worthy task for you: Restore conservative principles to the Republican Party. Explain to voters that personal integrity, human decency and adherence to the rule of law are traditional…
du1-i-syn I find it borderline disgusting that a debate set up for the public to see, hear and get to know their candidates for county commissioner was “moderated” in the…
After reading the article about the trials and tribulations of getting state and local TV in areas like ours (“Southwest Colorado television viewers in for another year of New Mexico…
du1-i-syn Recently, I attended the Montezuma County commissioner candidate debate at the Sale Barn, hosted by the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association. The four candidates sat before a packed house and…
On behalf of The Friends of the Dolores Library, I would like to thank everyone involved with our recent book sale. A special thanks to the library staff for your…
Cortez Special Olympics would like to thank our sponsors and all who bought and/or helped sell tickets in our raffle fundraiser. We made over $3,500, which will support the alpine…
Thank you to the Silent Patriot. Empire Electric would like to express gratitude for the silent act of patriotism demonstrated at our main facility on Saturday, August 18. Around 2:45…
I want to send a big thank you to all of my co parishioners that showed up to help or donated to our Olive Branch booth for the Escalante Days…
This letter is in response to an editorial published in the Journal on Aug. 10 entitled “Investing in abuse.” It chastises PERA for investing in Bellwether Behavioral Health which was…
When the National Rifle Association talks, our representative Scott Tipton listens. Why? He received substantial campaign contributions from the NRA. In return, he cosponsored the Concealed Carry Act of 2017…
Mancos Valley Resources and the Mancos Trails Group heartily thank the many community members and businesses whose generosity made the second annual Mancos Valley River Film Festival a robust benefit…
