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When the smoke clears, Southwest Colorado’s wildfire work is just beginning

When a wildfire is finally declared contained, most people breathe a sigh of relief. Families return home. Businesses reopen. The…

August 14, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Why stop at a constitutional right to hunt?

If Colorado voters are being asked to put a constitutional right to hunt and fish into our state Constitution, why…

August 14, 2026

Editorials

Guest commentary: Not even trying

Victor Marx: No to Club 20 participation

August 12, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Trump loves inflation; we pay the price

“I love the inflation.” – Donald Trump I used to buy a convenient six-pack of canned tomato sauce. Now it’s…

August 12, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Leave county private property rights alone

Where do we draw the line? Cars, dogs, guns, horses, pigs, kids – for the love of freedom, why should…

August 9, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Cortez community shines in storm’s aftermath

Our home and neighborhood were hit hard during the storm on July 21. We were fortunate to have no home…

August 7, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Colorado turns 150

A statewide milestone, celebrated close to home

August 5, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Biochar demonstration seeks local farmers

Southwest Colorado farmers who wish to participate in a biochar demonstration at no cost should email NPI at npiinc2000@aol.com with…

July 31, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Beware the dangers of gambling

Gambling in the U.S. has become a real epidemic. It’s not enough to buy a lottery ticket or play roulette…

July 31, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd, answer Bears Ears questions

Congressman Hurd: Thank you for responding to my concerns about President Trump’s proclamations reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national…

July 29, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Come to the fair

Built by hand, generation after generation, showcasing the value of agriculture

July 29, 2026

Guest Columns

Big Ag wants to overrule your vote on animal welfare

At Podunk’s Ranch, in Southwest Colorado, family tradition and a sincere commitment to sustainability stand at the heart of everything…

July 26, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Candelaria owes Sheriff Nowlin an apology

Sheriff Nowlin is and has been a sheriff for the people. As a minority, I can say that the sheriff…

July 26, 2026

Guest Columns

Speed, bias and human judgment: Inside the League’s AI presentation

Recently the Montezuma County League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on Artificial Intelligence by Ben Burkett. Ben audits large…

July 24, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Protect Chaco Canyon from the drilling threat

Chaco Canyon is under threat of drilling rigs in the very near future. For those who have visited – and…

July 22, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Kicking down the barn

Monument cuts undo in an afternoon what neighbors spent decades building

July 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD 59

I have known Naomi Riess for many years through our shared involvement in local community groups. She is thoughtful, prepared…

July 19, 2026

Opinion

Protecting Southwest Colorado: Wildfires, water and our way of life

Katie Stewart After a record-breaking March that left much of our mountain snowpack depleted, forecasters predict June and July will…

July 17, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Don’t listen to what Trump says, watch what he does

I always wonder: Do young people read the newspaper or do they get their information from social media and their…

July 15, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Thanks to Polis and Peters, clemency needs sunshine

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ belief that the 2020 election denied Donald Trump the presidency, and that her county’s…

July 15, 2026

Guest Columns

After decades of permitting gridlock, Congress has a rare chance to act

America’s energy permitting crisis has a number: 29 years. That’s how long it takes, on average, to bring a mine…

July 12, 2026

Opinion

After fur debate, gratitude for Colorado wildlife professionals remains strong

The March meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission centered on proposed changes involving the sale of furs from…

July 12, 2026

Opinion

Honoring the fallen while preparing for the fire season still ahead

In Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, wildfire is a fact of life. Every summer, communities across Western and Southern Colorado prepare…

July 10, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Colorado’s elk herds need your voice by July 8

Colorado’s world-class elk herd is in trouble. The BLM is proposing oil and gas leases on the Roan Plateau of…

July 8, 2026