Just a reminder to those voters who are registered as unaffiliated: In order to participate in nominating either a particular presidential candidate (Democrats) or a delegate to the national convention…
WASHINGTON – An enduring puzzle of our politics is why there isn’t more generational conflict. By all rights, younger Americans should be resentful. Not only have they been tossed into…
I am writing to correct the record after the Journal ran a factually inaccurate letter from William H. Taylor on November 13 claiming that U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, voted…
I recently watched a documentary on the current social and political structure of Mali, a few weeks before the latest atrocity. In it the people were lamenting their position. Catering…
In the Nov. 13 Journal, William Taylor wrote a letter to the editor titled, “Congress, White House need overhaul.” The letter states that on Oct. 26, “the GOP in the…
The attacks in Paris were yet another horrific reminder that terrorism is real and unpredictable. Like every terrorist attack before it, the world is forced to sift through the horror…
WASHINGTON — The Syrian refugee debate has become a national embarrassment. It begins with a president, desperate to deflect attention from the collapse of his foreign policy, retreating to his…
In response to the story about the Dolores Ranger District restroom removal (Journal, Nov. 20), a few thoughts come to mind. First, working taxpayers paid to design and construct the…
WASHINGTON – The horrific massacre in Paris reminds us of the Achilles’ heel of American foreign policy. Ever since World War II, our foreign policy has rested on an oft-silent…
Let me tell you why I am voting for Bernie Sanders for president. He has over 20 years of independently voting and his message has been consistent throughout his time…
My fiancee attends Pueblo Community College/SCCC. He is getting charged for a nurse and for security but has never seen it or it does not exist. This came to light…
WASHINGTON – Tell me: What’s a suicide bomber doing with a passport? He’s not going anywhere. And, though I’m not a religious scholar, I doubt that a passport is required…
As winter weather drives more people indoors, it’s time to note that there’s been good progress made lately on Colorado’s natural resources issues. There’s a long way to go before…
Let me tell you why I am voting for Bernie Sanders for president. He has over 20 years of independently voting and his message has been consistent throughout his time…
WASHINGTON – One of the most interesting and uncovered stories these days is the survival of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – the giant housing entities created by the government…
We all benefit when we invest locally. Many businesses and nonprofits make it policy to buy locally to strengthen our communities and county. Why do the county commissioners seek an…
I live in southwest Florida in a city that is significantly larger than Cortez. I am confined to a wheelchair and feel we have good ADA transportation. However I must…
I was a registered Republican for many years, until four years ago when I gave up on the GOP and registered as an Independent. Citizens have to recognize that both…
WASHINGTON – The Republican debate on CNBC was riveting, the way a train wreck is riveting – you can’t take your eyes off it. The Fox Business Network debate was…
Recent letters in the Journal has expressed contempt for Montezuma County commissioners doing the job they were elected to do. The writers demonstrated that they do not understand the representative…
