Opinion

Dolores River Valley

Any re-examination of the plan must honestly take into account its purpose

June 16, 2014

Editorials

Colorado’s state Legislature should not be called upon to rubberstamp governor’s deal

The legislative session has been out for little over a month and it’s terrific to be home. I’ve already been…

June 16, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Our vote for coroner goes to George Deavers

George Deavers is and outstanding candidate for Montezuma County Coroner because of his experience and compassion as Chief Deputy Coroner…

June 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Tribe needs recovery plan in place

On June 3, the Manuel Heart administration closed the normal operations of the Ute Mountain Ute tribal finance department due…

June 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Lambert rebuts Journal endorsement

Cortez Journal: Though you did not say anything actually negative about me, you did a good job of putting me…

June 12, 2014

Opinion

Deavers is better qualified for Colorado’s role

Like the assessor race, the coroner primary offers a choice between two people who could do the job. George Deavers,…

June 12, 2014

Editorials

Assessor

Davis, now acting, should be elected

June 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Whom to blame for the ‘loss’ of Iraq? Mostly Maliki

WASHINGTON – It is becoming increasingly likely that Iraq has reached a turning point. The forces hostile to the government…

June 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

A good resolution to a horrible situation

I for one I am very happy for Dr. Mark Turpen and his family. And my prayers go out to…

June 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Follow original reading of the Constitution

Terry Moores’ letter (Journal, May 30) demonstrates perfectly why we are losing our constitutional republic. In regards to federal ownership…

June 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Into the last two years, Obama is going for his legacy

WASHINGTON — As a presidential candidate in 2007, Barack Obama told historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, “I have no desire to…

June 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Uninformed letter writers look foolish

I had a good laugh when reading Terry Moores’ letter to the editor (Journal, May 30.) He attempted to make…

June 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Let cemetery mistake go

Regarding the story in the June 6 Cortez Journal, I am the mother of the young man that is buried…

June 9, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Forgotten history of Mormons in Mancos

In regards to the idea Mormons played a huge role in building the early Mancos community, it is true many…

June 9, 2014

Editorials

County commissioner

Candelaria will move the county forward

June 9, 2014

Editorials

Sheriff

Dennis Spruell has had his chance;now it is Steve Nowlin’s turn

June 5, 2014

Opinion

School lunches

First lady is right to weigh in on behalf of law requiring good nutrition for students

May 29, 2014

Opinion

Return flags stolen from vet’s grave

On Saturday, my sons put two flags on my husband’s grave. They were still there on Sunday night. On Memorial…

May 29, 2014

Opinion

Local constitutional scholar way off-base

We are fortunate in this county to have so many pre-eminent constitutional scholars like Dexter Gill (Letters, Journal, May 23).…

May 29, 2014

Opinion

Parade priorities are off-base

What is wrong with Montezuma County? Why is it that we don’t have a Memorial Day parade, our Veterans Day…

May 29, 2014

Editorials

College prep

Schools must work to improve transition from high school to higher education

May 26, 2014

Letters to the Editor

It is Putin who is making the pivot to Asia

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, it finally happened — the pivot to Asia. No, not the United States. It was Russia…

May 26, 2014

Opinion

Everyone was stellar during medical emergency

Cortez residents are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place, but even better, to have a citizenry of…

May 26, 2014

Opinion

Lost purse returned intact

During a visit from long time friends we had a great dinner at Nero’s. Good food and atmosphere always. We…

May 26, 2014