Columnists

A rising star

What is black’s best move?

April 12, 2026

The Farm Bill should work for the people who actually produce our food

In Washington, the Farm Bill is often treated like another large piece of legislation to negotiate, debate and delay. In…

April 10, 2026

Opinion

Protect our public lands, protect the La Plata Mountains

Our beautiful area in the Southwest is graced with an abundance of public lands – places that are part of…

April 1, 2026

Columns

The escalation trap

How small disagreements grow into big conflicts

March 25, 2026

Opinion

Colorado River crisis demands leadership before Washington takes the reins

On Nov. 11, the seven states that share the Colorado River missed a critical deadline. The Department of the Interior…

November 16, 2025

Opinion

At the front lines fighting for Colorado

We live in a challenging time. Rising costs make Colorado more unaffordable for working families; climate change creates serious risks…

May 4, 2025

Opinion

Prioritizing security and safety, Rep. Hurd visits the U.S.-Mexico border

I recently joined Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and eight other freshmen members of Congress on a delegation trip to the…

April 9, 2025

Opinion

‘Enshrine abortion rights in state Constitution with Initiative 89’

Karen Middletondu1-i-syn In the face of relentless attacks on women’s bodily autonomy, it is more crucial than ever that we…

April 21, 2024

Guest Columns

Our View: Decline to sign animal cruelty ballot initiative

Don’t sign animal cruelty ballot initiative

April 27, 2021

Sheriff Update

Poinsettias can be saved, if you put the work in

As you are reading this, Beth may be taking down the Christmas tree. She is no Scrooge, by any means.…

January 4, 2021

Columnists

No one should have to wait to save their life

Some things are worth waiting for. In fact, sometimes waiting can help build anticipation, such as waiting for Christmas, that…

November 8, 2019

Looking back

Pioneering in Southwestern Colorado

Marie and Fred Taylor were married in 1888, according to Fred Taylor. “All the cowboys from the Blue Mountains and…

October 29, 2019

Gulliford's travels

The case of the stolen stove doors: Couple gives mining history to San Juan Historical Society

Couple give mining history to San Juan Historical Society

October 15, 2019

Others Say

Find some of the oldest stars in globular clusters

Greetings, Stargazers. I need to make myself a set of cheat cards for my favorite objects in the sky so…

October 12, 2019

Michael Gerson

A U.S. president who doesn’t understand America

WASHINGTON – One of the puzzling aspects of Donald Trump’s hyper-nationalism is its consistent denigration of the nation itself. In…

October 7, 2019

Looking back

Looking back: Pioneering in Southwest Colorado in 1882

The Simon Sisters, seated left to right: Mary Blackmer, Rachel Dickerson and Lydia Millard. Standing: Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah Rust.Courtesy…

October 2, 2019

Gulliford's travels

Through the Grand Canyon before Major Powell?

This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Major John Wesley Powell’s daring expedition down the Colorado River through the…

September 14, 2019

County Administrator

Building a healthier community by promoting mental health

In Southwest Colorado, we count ourselves fortunate to call this beautiful place our home. Our small communities are part of…

September 11, 2019

Fishing

Renewing old friendships

Drought, fire, snow, heavy runoffs, pestilence and helping to pay for orthopedic surgeons’ children to go to college forced me…

September 7, 2019

Looking back

New school launches a new century in Cortez

Editor’s note: Following are two articles about the Calkins Building, published by the Montezuma Journal, that were written at the…

September 2, 2019

Cagle Cartoons

Agent Orange exposure in the Republic of Vietnam waters

Blue Water Navy veterans are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for conditions related to Agent Orange exposure.…

August 17, 2019

Gulliford's travels

Canadian Rockies by rail

History Colorado explores the West, up north

August 10, 2019

Robert Samuelson

We already have a welfare state. So what’s next?

WASHINGTON – It seems unavoidable. Like it or not, the U.S. welfare system is bound to play a big role…

August 5, 2019

Dolores

Moving from Texas to Big Bend

Big Bend about 1887, showing the schoolhouse and stores, including Harris Bros. Mercantile.Montezuma County Historical Society Editor’s note: The following…

August 2, 2019