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Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

February 1, 2018

A livable wage: Pathways from poverty tied to age, living costs and, for now, outside support

Living wage proponents protest for a raise in Colorado’s minimum wage. (File photo) Colorado’s minimum wage quietly went up on…

January 29, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: Does Main Street remain hostage to Wall Street?

WASHINGTON – The stock market is going gangbusters, but whether this reflects the economy’s underlying strength or runaway speculation stumps…

January 29, 2018

Editorials

Cory and the A.G.: Sen. Gardner may be the man to hold Sessions and Trump to their word

File – In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing…

January 25, 2018

Education Update

Haukeness: Building on the past to move RE-1 into the future

The new year always provides me with an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look forward to the…

January 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I support mayor and Dolores Town Board

I ask the citizens of the Dolores community: What is going on with our little town? There is so much…

January 25, 2018

Editorials

MB McAfee: It’s time to listen to other voices

It’s time to listen to other voices, the county’s unrepresented residents

January 22, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: China and the global race for new technology

Robert Samuelson WASHINGTON – The National Science Foundation and the National Science Board have just released their biennial “Science &…

January 22, 2018

Editorials

Welcome changes: Earlier access to McPhee, addition to Phil’s World improve area recreation

Outdoor recreation in Southwest Colorado is benefiting from a change in an operating date, and a much expanded resource. At…

January 18, 2018

Guest Columns

Will; In Oregon, progressivism spills over at the pump

WASHINGTON – Frank Lloyd Wright purportedly said: “Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in…

January 18, 2018

Guest Columns

Rankin: Teacher to class: “Can you hear me now?”

Joyce Rankin “It’s just common sense.” How many times have you heard this phrase and thought “If only more people…

January 18, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton expresses selective empathy

Rep. Scott Tipton recently spoke in Montrose in an event for Steven Baskis, a recipient of a Homes For Our…

January 18, 2018

Editorials

2018: Federal changes may create local opportunities and uncertainties

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>The Sleeping Ute rises up behind the Southern Bluffs subdivision in Cortez. In contrast with last year’s abundance…

January 17, 2018

Guest Columns

Thiessen: The 10 worst things Trump did in his first year

Marc Thiessen In his first year in office, President Donald Trump has done many positive things, but his record of…

January 15, 2018

Editorials

Tax reform: GOP wager bets on business-aided economic benefits; only time will tell

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, leads applause for House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, along…

January 15, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Strong words and actions

Tom James Tyranny, conformity, risk and change are strong words. I imagine the men with powdered ponytails and short pants…

January 15, 2018

From the Mayor

Sheek: Cortez gets an updated, user-friendly website

Karen Sheek At the Tuesday council workshop, Jon Brooks, Manager of Marketing and Events, unveiled the I had the privilege…

January 11, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: The curious disconnect between politis and the economy

WASHINGTON – For President Trump, a lot is riding on the economy in 2018. If it continues to do well,…

January 9, 2018

Editorials

Kids’ health care: CHP-plus program for low-income kids receives a bipartisan reprieve, for now

Colorado State CapitolFile photo It is very fortunate for many Colorado children that late last month the state stepped up…

January 9, 2018

Editorials

A fresh start: Proud GED grads face the new year, eager to put their degrees to work

Left to right, Cortez-based teachers Gretchen Allen and Colleen Brennan and program resource coordinator Al Huckins, stand with 62-year-old Ed…

January 4, 2018

Guest Columns

Parker: With her new role, Gretchen Carlson wins again

Kathleen Parker WASHINGTON – If karma is a b—h, then justice is a beauty queen. After recent revelations that the…

January 4, 2018

Editorials

2018

Federal changes may create local opportunities and uncertainties

January 1, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

Going ’round in circles

Tom James The sky is a beautiful blue, and there’s just enough chill in the air to make it fresh.…

January 1, 2018

Guest Columns

Rankin: Preparing Colorado’s students for an unforeseen future

Joyce Rankin I attended the Summit on Education Reform in Nashville, Tennessee. Jeb Bush opened the conference and repeated a…

December 29, 2017