WASHINGTON – Four years after Dodd-Frank became law, the question being asked is whether the country is safe from another financial crisis. It’s the wrong question. It presumes that major…
The story (Journal, July 18) about how the cancellation of transferable development rights is going to cost the taxpayer’s up to $70,000 is enough to make one’s blood boil!. Commissioner’s…
I am surprised that the Cortez Journal published a guest editorial that was plagiarized. I am referring to the one headlined “Gaza conflict offers stunning example of moral clarity” (Journal,…
Pursuant to the Montezuma County Commissioners upcoming public hearing on the Dolores River Valley Plan (DRVP), scheduled for Monday, July 7th, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at County Annex, we would like…
I don’t know who will win the position of sheriff. However, the day after the election the winner becomes the full-time manager of a respected law enforcement and search and…
It should be no wonder that members of rural communities take great pride and pleasure to voice their concerns about the federal, state and municipal agendas. Certainly, to be inclusive…
With so much cheerleading for Steve Nowlin by the Journal, it’s time to set the record straight. I’ve followed local and national politics for years and I do not recall…
I am Brenda Savage, and my husband Tony Down and I own Cozy Comfort RV Park in Dolores. Recently, we have had to call for help from the Montezuma County…
Alex Carterdu1-i-syn In the June 3 editorial, The Cortez Journal asked, “What does public education really need from parents and the community?” I thank the Journal for allowing me the…
Whoever is “working” on Highway 145 has for weeks placed a 40 mph speed zone on Highway 145 going for miles with no work at all. Not only is it…
There are people who meet regularly in our county who claim to be all about the Constitution. If you show up at their meeting they will provide lectures and the…
I couldn’t believe former Undersheriff Cronk was allowed to get off after his 15 felony count with a mere 30 days jail time of his choice! As “people of color,”…
I am concerned with the lack of accuracy and fairness the Cortez Journal continues to reflect in both its reporting and opinions. You have embraced an on-going besmirching of our…
I get the fact that the Journal wants Steve Nowlin to win the primary election. That was clear in your editorial (Journal, June 6). However, if it was your intention…
I urge all Montezuma GOP voters to choose Steve Nowlin for Sheriff in this primary election. Dennis Spruell’s actions as sheriff confirmed my worst fears since he took office in…
After reading Kelsey Maez’s letter to the editor (Journal, May 27) and her direct attack on George Deavers and his campaign for coroner, I question the actual agenda behind her…
I’ve worked with George Deavers for 27 years, 22 of those serving with him on the Lewis-Arriola Volunteer Fire Department. I have always known George to be an extremely hard…
I’ve worked with George Deavers for 27 years, 22 of those serving with him on the Lewis-Arriola Volunteer Fire Dept. I have always known George to be an extremely hard…
George Deavers is and outstanding candidate for Montezuma County Coroner because of his experience and compassion as Chief Deputy Coroner for Montezuema County the last 12 years, his dedication to…
On June 3, the Manuel Heart administration closed the normal operations of the Ute Mountain Ute tribal finance department due an extreme emergency. This letter of concern explains the points…
