BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – This summer, even drinking water may be hard to find in some central California towns. This region is in its third year of drought, among the worst…
I used to think the most critical problem in the world was overpopulation by humans. My interest in systems dynamics and the understanding of complex systems pointed to a haunting…
To loosely quote Edmund Burke, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing.” Apparently one lady forgot that when criticizing…
I am a disabled Vietnam veteran who has dealt with the VA for 45 years since my medical discharge in June 1968 and it has always been adversarial and unpleasant.…
Once again Sheriff Dennis Spruell has resorted to lies and misinformation in an attempt to retain his position. Sheriff Spruell and his band of followers have been telling prospective voters…
This letter is in response to the article in the Cortez Journal concerning the arsonist getting a “slap on wrist.” It seems to me that it is more of a…
The 2014 Colorado legislative session is in its final hours. The state’s constitution allows the General Assembly 120 days and, after that, more legislation is only allowed if the governor…
In response to Wayne Keene’s letter to the editor (Journal, April 22). I take my hat off to Keene for his honest remarks about the Republican Party’s attempt to kill…
This letter is in response to the April 25 story in The Cortez Journal concerning the arsonist getting a “slap on wrist.” It seems to us that it is more…
It is with rather bemused detachment that I am following the antics of certain Sanitation district board members. As the former director of public works for Cortez I have had…
I was dismayed to observe the outrageous conduct of current and past city council members, as well as other city representatives, at the Sanitation District meeting on April 30. What…
I am a disabled Vietnam veteran who has dealt with the VA for 45 years, since my medical discharge in June 1968 and it has always been adversarial and unpleasant.…
WASHINGTON – The word is out that Chelsea Clinton is with child, making the favorite Democratic presidential nominee a soon-to-be grandmother. The headlines were inevitable – “Grandma Hillary” – followed…
I have heard of the roving gangs of sage grouse. Wearing clown masks, these feathered fiends assault farmers and ranchers, posing a serious threat to their welfare and security. I…
This letter is pointed at Edith Brewer (Letters, Journal, March 28). She wants us to take merit in her opinion as to whom would be better at the position of…
After reading a lot of different proposals and orders from both state and federal officials, I ask myself what is going on here? Most of these implements all concern transfer…
Newnumdu1-i-syn Funeral services for Tina Ann Newnum will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation has been…
du1-i-syn With session quickly coming to an end, I thought I would write the weekly column to inform you how the legislature has been for me this year. Perhaps some…
Has the city of Cortez ever considered raising the level of the bone-jarring, car-jolting sunken manhole covers all over town? Just wondering. Don Hammons Cortez
It seems that now Empire Electric is now set to gouge the customers with its new facility. The new facility charge is $30 per month and is for the meter…
