Opinion

By all means, focus on the people

Tim Hunter ( All gun owners should have to pass extensive training and background checks and retest after five years,…

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Take Reagan’s lead on the environment

President Ronald Reagan’s environmental record sets an example for our current- day politicians. President Reagan signed more wilderness bills than…

Pope: County needs candidates with answers

At a recent county commission meeting, there was a discussion about the declining county revenue, its effects and how to…

Pressure lawmakers to protect climate

The science-policy Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released four reports by more than 550 experts from more than…

Earth Day: Economy cannot ignore scientific realities

Economy cannot ignore scientific realities

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Tariff editorial was self-serving spin

I found the editorial “Import tariffs” ( The Journal tells us they are concerned about the loss of jobs and…

Thanks for restaurant inspection reports

Thanks to the Journal for reporting on the deficiencies in health practices at our local restaurants. I stopped dining out…

Tipton, join Climate Solutions Caucus

With Earth Day approaching April 22, this would be the perfect time for U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton to join the…

Guns don’t care who the shooter is

I’ve lived in Mancos and Cortez for over 20 years, but I arrived here from Las Vegas, went to UNLV,…

Congress, vote to protect Dreamers now

On Feb. 7, Nancy Pelosi, Democratic minority leader in the House of Representatives, stood more than eight hours, in defense…

Real, local news matters – A community’s strength depends on a strong press

A community’s strength depends on a strong press

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2-year sentence is a travesty of justice

Are you kidding me? A man drives recklessly, 85 in a 65 mph speed zone, crosses the center line, hits…

We do not need medians on Main Street

It looks like the city of Cortez is just hell-bent on building medians on Main Street. I can remember when…

Hire veterans to prevent school shootings

Veterans are already trained in the use and handling of firearms, as well as the use and handling of stun…

Wildfire funding: Both fire prevention and response funds are necessary and should not compete

Both fire prevention and response funds are necessary and should not compete

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Wilson: Average Farmer Green can’t raise pot

“The undersigned shall not use, occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of any Property or Collateral by the undersigned…

Fuel efficiency: EPA emissions rollback will hurt rural pocketbooks, fuel economy and clean air

EPA emissions rollback will hurt rural pocketbooks, fuel economy and clean air

We have the right to protect ourselves

As I read and hear comments on the Second Amendment, I am amazed at the people who do not know…

Trails draft decision a good compromise

The recent draft decision regarding trails and roads in the Rico-West Dolores area of the San Juan National Forest was…