Letters to the Editor 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… February 22, 2018
Education Update Haukeness: School district committed to all-around student well-being Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn When people think of school, they think mostly of classroom teaching. Other factors, though, can prevent a child… February 22, 2018
Editorials 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… February 22, 2018
Hoyt: The next generation – America’s future farmers and ranchers depend upon training and education today If you’ve ever gone to the opening day of your local farmers market only to find some of your favorite… February 19, 2018
Urge Rep. Tipton to join climate caucus I am a conservative Republican and value integrity, freedom and personal responsibility. Like a growing number of Americans, I am… February 19, 2018
FFA: Celebration showcases the importance of agriculture, training and education du1-i-syn The annual national Future Farmers of America celebratory week is upon us, which makes for a good time to… February 19, 2018
‘Frozen out’: Secretary Zinke ignored NPS advisory board members until they walked away The view seen on the way to Glacier Point trail in the Yosemite National Park, Calif.(AP Photo/Tammy Webber, File) In… February 15, 2018
Sheek: Coming soon, an updated LUC and building code Cortez Mayor Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn In 2012 Cortez was the recipient of a Heart & Soul grant awarded by the Orton… February 15, 2018
Thiessen:Trump throws away his momentum for ‘Peanuts’ Marc Thiessen, Washington Post Writers Groupdu1-i-syn WASHINGTON – Recently, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address that won… February 12, 2018
With dryer climate, hemp makes sense Our environment! It’s an important thing to all of us here in Southwest Colorado, water being one of the most… February 12, 2018
Fast response to problem appreciated A note of thanks to Karen Sheek, Phillip Johnson and the Cortez city workers. Two weeks ago, we visited Mayor… February 12, 2018
XXIII Olympics: Let winter games in South Korea serve as symbol of peace The Olympic halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.du1-i-syn The XXIII Olympic Winter Games are now open,… February 12, 2018
The deception on beef origins continues HB18-1043, introduced by Kimmi Lewis (R-Kim), would have ended a consumer-targeted deception by reserving the “Product of the USA” label… February 8, 2018
Theissen: Attempt to block memo was scandalous Marc Theissendu1-i-syn WASHINGTON – Washington is debating the significance of the memo released by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes,… February 8, 2018
Rep. Tipton represents corporate interests Once again our corporate representative, Scott Tipton, doesn’t represent his constituents. The man who hates federal public lands, which are… February 8, 2018
Urge Rep. Tipton to join climate caucus I am a conservative Republican and value integrity, freedom, and personal responsibility. Like a growing number of Americans, I am… February 8, 2018
SOTU: Trump’s first state of the union full of proposals, but short on specifics President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in… February 8, 2018
Guest Columns Samuelson: What does commonsense immigration look like? Robert Samuelson WASHINGTON – We are a nation of immigrants who are uneasy about immigration. There is a long history… February 5, 2018
Watch Yore Topknot James: Riding along in the litter Tom James I was working my dun horse the other day, just easin’ along down the county road. You would… February 5, 2018
Letters to the Editor 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… February 5, 2018
Editorials 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… February 5, 2018
Letters to the Editor 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:… February 5, 2018
Guest Columns Gerson: Trump’s conspiracy theories endanger democracy Michael Gerson WASHINGTON – Just as Bill Clinton’s 1998 State of the Union address is known as the speech after… February 1, 2018
Letters to the Editor 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… February 1, 2018