Opinion

Letters to the Editor

The future of our town is in good hands

It’s been almost 12 years since my husband came back to our home in California and told me of a…

June 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to the Cortez refuse department

My city garbage can “cratered” this winter. One hinge broke off, with a large crack down the other side. I…

June 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Keep San Juan lab tech program alive

I am writing to express my concern about the suspension of registration at San Juan College for the medical lab…

June 13, 2016

Editorials

Republican primary voters should pick Frazier from crowded field

Republican primary voters will pick from a crowded field to face Bennet

June 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

In the matter of Paul Ryan and Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — The morning after, the nation awakes asking: What have we done? Both parties seem intent on throwing the…

June 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support for Saudis is support of terror

The Cortez Journal thinks that support of the United States’ “reasonably friendly relationship with Saudi Arabia” is what is needed…

June 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Urge EPA to adopt methane standards

A new poll released by the American Lung Association found that a majority of the public supports the recently-finalized clean…

June 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Nationalism is a poor substitute for globalization

WASHINGTON – Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric (2015 revenues: $117 billion), gave an interesting speech the other day…

June 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Charter school statement misled public

This letter is in response to the article (Journal, May 20) regarding budget concerns for the 2016-2017 school year. Director…

June 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Weed control policies need to change

I am writing out of concern for our safety and for the organic practice on our farm. I understand the…

June 6, 2016

Editorials

Heftier costs for drillers violating regulations appears to be working

June 2, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Sanders trying to turn Democrats against Israel

WASHINGTON — Part of Bernie Sanders’ charm is that for all of his arm-waving jeremiads, he appears unthreatening. He’s the…

June 2, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Remember public lands heritage as well

On Memorial Day Colorado’s hunters, anglers and many others remembered and gave thanks for those who have sacrificed so much…

June 2, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Bears Ears deserves monument status

I consider myself one of the lucky ones to be able to live in the Four Corners, explore its spectacular…

June 2, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support Obama’s call to ban weapons

I was glad to read your coverage of the president’s visit to Hiroshima and his reaffirmation of the goal of…

June 2, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Without screens, kids find much more

On average, teens spend nine hours a day looking at a screen. As a high school teacher, I have observed…

May 30, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Administration doesn’t work for majority

I am so tired of this administration catering to just two or three percent of the people in this country.…

May 30, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Fed report shows good news for the middle class

WASHINGTON – Maybe the middle class isn’t quite so stressed anymore. We in the media are rightly criticized for a…

May 30, 2016

Editorials

Bennet to honor service and a part of Colorado’s past

Bennet to honor service, recreationand a storied part of Colorado’s past

May 30, 2016

Letters to the Editor

A dose of realism to go with the arrow of history

WASHINGTON — How do you distinguish a foreign policy “idealist” from a “realist,” an optimist from a pessimist? Ask one…

May 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Recognition long overdue in Dolores

The Grave Yard Guard Authority of Dolores needs recognition. They say, “We’ll help you indeed, just tell us your need!…

May 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Medications Access Act needs support

The triage, treatment, and transport emergency medical service practitioners provide can often be the difference between life and death in…

May 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

EPA methane rules will benefit all of us

The hydraulic fracturing process releases significant amounts of methane that are leaked into the atmosphere during production, storage, processing, distribution…

May 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Online lending reminds some of subprime debacle

WASHINGTON – Could online lending cause the next financial crisis? While the odds seem overwhelmingly against it, the recent turmoil…

May 23, 2016