Opinion

Patriots fight fraud no matter the source

The Montezuma County Patriots are a group of principled men and women who share one thing in common: We believe…

Slow growth may be the next nasty economic surprise

WASHINGTON – We live in the shadow of “secular stagnation,” to use a phrase now fashionable among economists. Even assuming…

Citizens own public lands, not government

Sheldon Baker (“Public lands are perfectly constitutional,” Letters, Journal, Sept. 2) must not know that the government is the citizen…

End of Life

Honest conversations may help all involved

Wrestling with fire and water in the ‘off’ season

I’m up for re-election this year, but with no opponent, my life is simpler without an active campaign to mount.…

September 18, 2014

NFL and violence

League must dispense with tolerating abuse among its personnel

September 18, 2014

College education

Costs, debts are increasing, but a 4-year degree helps for a lifetime

Obama’s uncertain trumpet demonstrated yet again

WASHINGTON — In his Islamic State speech, President Obama said many of the right things. Most importantly, he finally got…

Walking moms teaching little ones well

I drive Empire several times during the day and have enjoyed a certain observation. Each day I see many folks…

Thanks to those who helped in accident

A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us…

Journal should wait to publish accident photos

Recently there was a tragic car accident on U.S. Highway 160 and The Cortez Journal posted a photo of the…

Kind words for paramedics, local ambulance crews

A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us…

U.S. must remember the lessons of the past 13 years

SAN FRANCISCO – Here we go again. The United States has declared war on another terrorist group. President Obama’s speech…

Big History Project

Bill Gates’ education interest offers opportunity and challenges

Planning commission thorough, courteous

At the last meeting of the Montezuma Country Planning and Zoning Commission, it was a pleasure to note the courteous…

Park, organization collaborating on horses

We are responding to the recent story titled, “Group reconsiders Mesa Verde roundup” (Journal, Sept. 2) in order to clarify…

Council made right call on marijuana

Thanks to Cortez City Council for having the wisdom to allow and regulate retail marijuana sales in Cortez. Fiscally, this…

It’s been a great 10 years

Thank you! It has been an honor and my pleasure to have worked with all of my patients and co-workers…

September 10, 2014

Thank You Letters Kind words for paramedics, ambulance crews

A belated thank you to the folks who were so kind and helpful to us when a deer hit us…

September 10, 2014

Free speech

Bruising battles over Pledge strengthens First Amendment – eventually

September 8, 2014

Washington state now proving trickle down wrong

SEATTLE – In July 2013, hotelier Scott Ostrander stood before the City Council in SeaTac, Washington, pleading with the town…

September 8, 2014