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After decades of permitting gridlock, Congress has a rare chance to act

America’s energy permitting crisis has a number: 29 years. That’s how long it takes, on average, to bring a mine…

Colorado’s elk herds need your voice by July 8

Colorado’s world-class elk herd is in trouble. The BLM is proposing oil and gas leases on the Roan Plateau of…

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Understanding Initiative No. 195 and Colorado’s proposed graduated income tax

This November, Colorado voters will decide candidates and several statewide ballot measures. Colorado is one of 26 states with a…

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Colorado is being punished for being blue

In the June 17 Journal article titled “Montezuma County opts against issuing official emergency,” Commissioner Candelaria suggested the reason Colorado…

Bennet’s water record earns Southwest Colorado’s trust

Southwest Colorado is on the front lines of a historic drought. Farmers are forced to fallow fields, and towns are…

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Our view: Democratic primary for governor

Two accomplished Democrats are competing for the chance to succeed Gov. Jared Polis, and the choice is genuine. U.S. Sen.…

Our view: Republican Party primary for governor

Colorado Republicans have three distinctly different choices for governor: an experienced legislator focused on governing, a constitutional conservative promising dramatic…

Scott Bottoms: Reclaiming Colorado for families and freedom

I am running for governor of Colorado to reclaim Colorado from reckless spending, rising crime, failing schools, and out-of-touch elites…

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Our view: Local races deserve voters’ attention

Ballots have arrived for the June 30 primary election, and Montezuma County voters have an opportunity – and a responsibility…

Phil Weiser: Why I’m running to be Colorado’s next governor

Editor’s note: The Journal Editorial Board invited Democratic and Republican candidates for Colorado governor to submit guest columns for publication.…

Weiser should remain in Colorado leadership

Colorado voters will have to choose between Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in the upcoming June 30…

At the grave of my drill sergeant

At the grave of my drill sergeant at Arlington National Cemetery. I saw on the news that he had been…

Pre-statehood water rights still govern Southwest Colorado water use today

With the celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, we old water buffalos couldn’t remember – even though we were there –…

Southwest Memorial deserves community support

I was recently admitted to Southwest Memorial Hospital for medical care. I went from radiology to the emergency room to…

Kelloff puts public lands at forefront

Alex Kelloff has been part of ranching and public lands for four generations. He and his family have lived, run…

‘No one should freeze to death’: The Bridge Shelter’s 20 years in Cortez

Homelessness in Cortez is not new. MB McAfee recalls that while growing up, it wasn’t unusual for several people to…

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Naomi Riess as the Republican candidate for House District…

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Prison needs better management, not expansion

I am writing in response to Gov. Jared Polis’ lament for a new prison (Journal, May 22). He is wrong.…