I’m up for re-election this year, but with no opponent, my life is simpler without an active campaign to mount. However, I’ve been busier than ever with one or the…
WASHINGTON — In his Islamic State speech, President Obama said many of the right things. Most importantly, he finally got the mission right: degrade and destroy the enemy. This alone…
I drive Empire several times during the day and have enjoyed a certain observation. Each day I see many folks out using our parks and sidewalks. The most happy of…
A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us on our bike on Highway 184. I wish we could…
Recently there was a tragic car accident on U.S. Highway 160 and The Cortez Journal posted a photo of the accident on its Facebook page within an hour of the…
A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us on our bike on Colorado 184; wish we could say…
SAN FRANCISCO – Here we go again. The United States has declared war on another terrorist group. President Obama’s speech Wednesday night outlined a tough, measured strategy to confront the…
At the last meeting of the Montezuma Country Planning and Zoning Commission, it was a pleasure to note the courteous and thorough exploration by the commission of a matter of…
We are responding to the recent story titled, “Group reconsiders Mesa Verde roundup” (Journal, Sept. 2) in order to clarify some inaccuracies. The Colorado chapter of the National Mustang Association…
Thanks to Cortez City Council for having the wisdom to allow and regulate retail marijuana sales in Cortez. Fiscally, this was the right decision to make, and it will help…
Thank you! It has been an honor and my pleasure to have worked with all of my patients and co-workers for 10 wonderful years at Alpine Eye Clinic. I have…
A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us on our bike on Colorado 184; wish we could say…
SEATTLE – In July 2013, hotelier Scott Ostrander stood before the City Council in SeaTac, Washington, pleading with the town not to adopt a $15 minimum wage. “I am shaking…
The Aug. 29 Journal story discussing suicide, in light of Robin Williams’ death, presents isolation as a primary cause. Another possible cause to consider is heavy metal toxicity (especially mercury).…
Sheldon Baker’s misinterpretations notwithstanding. (Letters, Journal, Sept. 2). He cites article 4, section 3, clause 2 but leaves out the part referring to “territory or other property.” This article was…
WASHINGTON – At his first press briefing after the beheading of American James Foley, President Obama stunned the assembled when he admitted that he had no strategy in Syria for…
Well-versed in Native American history, let me clarify Navajo and other native peoples’ opposition to having a cemetery next to their private residences. Such was the case of a family…
I had the privilege of picking up school lunches on recently from Manaugh Elementary for some of the students at the new Children’s Kiva Montessori Charter School. I was quite…
WASHINGTON – The questions hanging over Labor Day 2014 are whether and when America gets a pay raise. Ever since the 2008-09 financial crisis, the job market has been in…
After reading the article on the 9/12 Project’ forum for county commissioner candidates, I am not impressed by Republican candidate James Lambert. He reportedly believes the U.S. Forest Service and…
