Letters to the Editor

Urge EPA to adopt methane standards
Letters to the Editor

Urge EPA to adopt methane standards

June 10, 2016

A new poll released by the American Lung Association found that a majority of the public supports the recently-finalized clean air standards to reduce methane emissions from new and modified…

Nationalism is a poor substitute for globalization
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Nationalism is a poor substitute for globalization

June 6, 2016

WASHINGTON – Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric (2015 revenues: $117 billion), gave an interesting speech the other day that illuminates some pressing questions about the future of globalization.…

Charter school statement misled public
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Charter school statement misled public

June 6, 2016

This letter is in response to the article (Journal, May 20) regarding budget concerns for the 2016-2017 school year. Director of Finance Wendy Everett is quoted as saying that “the…

Weed control policies need to change
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Weed control policies need to change

June 6, 2016

I am writing out of concern for our safety and for the organic practice on our farm. I understand the need for noxious weed control. I understand the need to…

Sanders trying to turn Democrats against Israel
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Sanders trying to turn Democrats against Israel

June 2, 2016

WASHINGTON — Part of Bernie Sanders’ charm is that for all of his arm-waving jeremiads, he appears unthreatening. He’s the weird old uncle in the attic, Larry David’s crazy Bernie.…

Remember public lands heritage as well
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Remember public lands heritage as well

June 2, 2016

On Memorial Day Colorado’s hunters, anglers and many others remembered and gave thanks for those who have sacrificed so much for our nation and its great public lands heritage. But…

Bears Ears deserves monument status
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Bears Ears deserves monument status

June 2, 2016

I consider myself one of the lucky ones to be able to live in the Four Corners, explore its spectacular landscapes and share some of our nation’s most culturally important…

Support Obama’s call to ban weapons
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Support Obama’s call to ban weapons

June 2, 2016

I was glad to read your coverage of the president’s visit to Hiroshima and his reaffirmation of the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons. As the country with…

Without screens, kids find much more
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Without screens, kids find much more

May 30, 2016

On average, teens spend nine hours a day looking at a screen. As a high school teacher, I have observed many of my students immersed in their phones and computers.…

Administration doesn’t work for majority
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Administration doesn’t work for majority

May 30, 2016

I am so tired of this administration catering to just two or three percent of the people in this country. “We the people” now bow to this two or three…

Fed report shows good news for the middle class
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Fed report shows good news for the middle class

May 30, 2016

WASHINGTON – Maybe the middle class isn’t quite so stressed anymore. We in the media are rightly criticized for a pessimistic bias. We cover the unfortunate, the grim and the…

A dose of realism to go with the arrow of history
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A dose of realism to go with the arrow of history

May 26, 2016

WASHINGTON — How do you distinguish a foreign policy “idealist” from a “realist,” an optimist from a pessimist? Ask one question: Do you believe in the arrow of history? Or…

Recognition long overdue in Dolores
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Recognition long overdue in Dolores

May 26, 2016

The Grave Yard Guard Authority of Dolores needs recognition. They say, “We’ll help you indeed, just tell us your need! Want to sell back your plot? We’ll help you a…

Medications Access Act needs support
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Medications Access Act needs support

May 26, 2016

The triage, treatment, and transport emergency medical service practitioners provide can often be the difference between life and death in a medical emergency. The unique nature of emergency medical services…

EPA methane rules will benefit all of us
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EPA methane rules will benefit all of us

May 26, 2016

The hydraulic fracturing process releases significant amounts of methane that are leaked into the atmosphere during production, storage, processing, distribution and transportation of natural gas. Some companies flare (burn) or…

Online lending reminds some of subprime debacle
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Online lending reminds some of subprime debacle

May 23, 2016

WASHINGTON – Could online lending cause the next financial crisis? While the odds seem overwhelmingly against it, the recent turmoil at LendingClub – a leading online lender – makes it…

First Amendment alive and well in county
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First Amendment alive and well in county

May 23, 2016

In response to Neal Cantin’s letter to the editor (Journal, 5/18) there are a lot of problems we should address, but I don’t believe the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Department is…

Assurance from EPA is not reassuring
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Assurance from EPA is not reassuring

May 23, 2016

The recent article (Journal, May 6) saying the Environmental Protection Agency says there is no threat of a blowout from the mines at Rico is sure to make everybody feel…

How did we end up with Donald Trump?
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How did we end up with Donald Trump?

May 23, 2016

It seems that the Republican establishment will grudgingly have to accept Donald Trump as their presidential nominee. How did this happen? Why is the Grand Old Party of Lincoln, Teddy…

Sherrif’s Dept. violates First Amendment
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Sherrif’s Dept. violates First Amendment

May 19, 2016

Recently, while viewing the Montezuma County Sheriff Department’s Facebook page, I became engaged in a conversation through the comments section regarding the recent arrest of a Kentucky man attempting to…