I am writing in response to Gov. Jared Polis’ lament for a new prison (Journal, May 22). He is wrong. What we need is competent management. Over the past two…
What a fine story regarding the Republican Central Committee debate (Journal, May 6). Hugs, kisses and handshakes all around. Very little of substance was said, but candidate Rodney Cox was…
The topic I will cover is broken promises. So far, our current president has not kept many of his campaign promises. He said he was not going to start a…
ICE is the Gestapo. Trump is Hitler. Trans women are women. Israel is the aggressor. Capitalism is the problem. We live on stolen land. No one in the country is…
Sustainability is a matter of community and economic well-being. You might be rolling your eyes, thinking that sustainability is a bunch of bleeding heart hippie nonsense. Here are some things…
Already during the very early stages of discussing anti-blight enforcement in the county, our commissioners are fretting and wringing their hands over how to fund and staff enforcement. Strange indeed,…
Shortages and increasing fertilizer prices are causing problems for farmers, and use of less fertilizer will result in lower crop yields. At the same time, there may be less crop…
Last week, the family of Willibald Bianchi requested that the American Legion Riders Post 132 escort his remains home to New Ulm. We were part of this escort. To say…
I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a decade, both as a client and as collaborator on planning…
I recently attended a presentation by Joe Theine, CEO of Southwest Memorial Hospital, hosted by the Montezuma County League of Women Voters. His thoughtful remarks highlighted not only the challenges…
An open letter to Congressman Hurd: How many glaring signs of madness does a president need to show you before you initiate action to remove him? Your inaction makes you…
Make America great by being honest, facing the truth and owning our history. Some leaders and citizens want to erase and rewrite history. Many whites think their race is superior…
I am proud to support Naomi Riess for House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than 20 years through our shared work in agriculture, the County Fair, horticulture…
Residents of House District 59 deserve capable, experienced leadership representing Southwest Colorado at the State Capitol. In my view, Naomi Riess is the right person for the job. Naomi has…
Apparently, there have been recent issues with off-leash dogs in town. Animal Control is patrolling and making sure even elderly, semiblind dogs sitting by their owners – like my mother-in-law’s…
Did the people of Cortez decide that the recreation center, the ball fields, the park and other amenities are expendable? That City Hall is doing a great job while these…
With abdominal pain and rectal bleeding, my friend went to the Cortez ER. She was sent home. Still in pain, she went to the Mercy ER the next day. She…
Sept. 22 marks a major milestone in the history of the United States Peace Corps. On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the original Peace…
We all wish to find an emotional connection with someone this year. Creating a love that will be so dear. In our earthly life we desire to be one in…
Since late January, there have been 22 avalanche deaths in America across 16 incidents in nine states, including many in Colorado. It’s been one of the most deadly periods in…
