My grandfather came over from Italy in the late 1890s. Southern Italy at that time was a “s–thole country.” He was a carpenter and kindled a thriving construction business. Whenever…
Scott Tipton is not doing average Coloradoans any favors. Here are tax cut items that Tipton voted for in December: Are you a teacher? Tipton’s House version eliminated deductions for…
On Martin Luther King’s holiday, I could not keep silent regarding the disconnect between what we proclaim as a nation (honor and respect for all people) and the tenor of…
“If you ask me, Great Old Broads are the invasive weeds.” Larry Don Suckla, Montezuma County Commissioner, said that at the Dec. 12, 2017 commissioners’ meeting. The comment was made…
When I read that Jeff Pope was resigning from KSJD, I wasn’t sure whether I should be doing a happy dance for him or shedding tears for what our community…
In response to Wendy Mimiaga’s utter dismay with the Dolores town board and staff (Journal, 12/22), several points are worth consideration. The first is the oath of office sworn to…
Once again, our “corporate representative” (Scott Tipton) doesn’t represent his constituents: The man who hates federal public lands, which are owned by us, the citizens, once again shows what side…
After a short break, the Four Corners Community Band resumed practice on Jan. 22. We practice every Monday night, from 6:30 until 8:30, at the First Baptist Church. We are…
Pro-oil politicians like Cory Gardner said drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would add $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to the budget. Oil leases are only $14.99 an…
I ask the citizens of the Dolores community: What is going on with our little town? There is so much discontent over a wooden playground that was 16 years old…
I believe public health programs, especially those that prevent childhood lead poisoning, heart disease, strokes and diabetes, are vital to the well being of our community. Rep. Scott Tipton does…
We live in a small community that relies on businesses to employ locally, which in turn builds our community. When big businesses such as Empire Electric decide to hire out-of-town…
I never met Ron Kotarski, and it’s my loss. Everything I’ve heard about him is positive: good, honest family man, volunteer firefighter, always ready to help his community. He was…
Rep. Scott Tipton recently spoke in Montrose in an event for Steven Baskis, a recipient of a Homes For Our Troops house. While serving in Iraq, Baskis was injured during…
Blanding, Utah, is home to amazing landscapes, vistas, scenic wilderness, and remnants of ancient inhabitants. People lucky enough to live here or visit our area can attest to the world-class…
I am an outdoor enthusiast. Like most, I am concerned about protecting our forests from wildfires, excess logging, and environmental degradation. I naively hoped our legislators were also. Our Rep.…
It is fair to say that the best and the brightest are not running this country. Empowering bigots, giving away the treasury, endangering Social Security, misogyny, theocratic posturing; It is…
Attention All Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company shareholders: At the upcoming annual MVIC members meeting on January 20, I intend to bring up for discussion and a vote of all members…
We’ve all been warned repeatedly about the dangers of the growing national debt. This warning, delivered most often by Republicans, is one with which I concur. Currently, the yearly interest…
Once again The Journal has shown that it is nothing but a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. The latest editorial (12/21) criticizes President Trump and the Republican Party once again.…
