Opinion

Vote to change status quo in Dolores

This letter is in response to Sandy Lauzon’s letter (Journal, Jan. 30). At the outset, it is important to note…

Thanks to all who helped at Rico carnival

Over the last weekend in January, the Town of Rico and the Rico Trails Alliance hosted what we hope will…

About the dumpster-fire Trump presidency

Morally squalid, seedy, sordid and maimed: Our president is despicable, disgraceful, underhanded and contemptible. His words are shameful, unsavory, discreditable…

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DOI actions: Energy dominance takes a toll on public lands, public input and other industries

Connie Clementson, BLM Tres Rios Field Office Manager, discusses a new computer model for taking comments on BLM master lease…

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As always, immigrants enhance our nation

My grandfather came over from Italy in the late 1890s. Southern Italy at that time was a “s–thole country.” He…

Colorado lottery: Reauthorize and audit this valuable program that makes our lives better

Mancos students celebrate receiving a GOCO grant for building a new playground at the elementary school.Sam Green/The Journal Sometime this…

Tipton does average Coloradans no favors

Scott Tipton is not doing average Coloradoans any favors. Here are tax cut items that Tipton voted for in December:…

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Speak out when our values are denigrated

On Martin Luther King’s holiday, I could not keep silent regarding the disconnect between what we proclaim as a nation…

Remark was taken as a nice compliment

“If you ask me, Great Old Broads are the invasive weeds.” Larry Don Suckla, Montezuma County Commissioner, said that at…

KSJD’s Jeff Pope will be missed by all

When I read that Jeff Pope was resigning from KSJD, I wasn’t sure whether I should be doing a happy…

Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

A livable wage: Pathways from poverty tied to age, living costs and, for now, outside support

Living wage proponents protest for a raise in Colorado’s minimum wage. (File photo) Colorado’s minimum wage quietly went up on…

Respect Dolores trustees, mayor and staff

In response to Wendy Mimiaga’s utter dismay with the Dolores town board and staff (Journal, 12/22), several points are worth…

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Time to vote Scott Tipton out of office

Once again, our “corporate representative” (Scott Tipton) doesn’t represent his constituents: The man who hates federal public lands, which are…

This is your year to join community band

After a short break, the Four Corners Community Band resumed practice on Jan. 22. We practice every Monday night, from…

Cory and the A.G.: Sen. Gardner may be the man to hold Sessions and Trump to their word

File – In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing…

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Hold Gardner responsible for ANWR harm

Pro-oil politicians like Cory Gardner said drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would add $1.1 billion over the next 10…

I support mayor and Dolores Town Board

I ask the citizens of the Dolores community: What is going on with our little town? There is so much…

MB McAfee: It’s time to listen to other voices

It’s time to listen to other voices, the county’s unrepresented residents