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James: Gettin’ all wound up

Tom James I just finished a great Zane Grey book, Riders of the Purple Sage, and am halfway through another…

December 28, 2017

Methane rule: Politics and the profits of one sector cannot be allowed to trump science

This undated handout image provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Michigan, shows The Four Corners area, in red, left, is the major…

December 25, 2017

Guest Columns

Samuelson: GOP tax cut erodes budget discipline even further

Robert Samuelson – The Washington Post WASHINGTON – What I most dislike about the Trump/Republican tax plan is the shameless…

December 25, 2017

Editorials

Public comment: The politics of “winning” leaves little room for the voices of ordinary people

In theory, the United States has a government of, by and for its people. Lately, though, the opinions of most…

December 21, 2017

Guest Columns

Childs: Rep. Tipton, do you remember home?

The sun is just up here in Western Colorado, another brilliant blue sky day, which makes me think of you…

December 18, 2017

Editorials

Cortez recreation center: Plans to ensure funding for popular facility are on the right track so far

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Bryant Goodwin hangs from the uneven bars at the Stormys Gymnatics class in the Cortez Recreation Center. The…

December 18, 2017

Editorials

Mining moves: EPA decision to drop Obama-era rule risks continuing a toxic pollution legacy

Silverton-:Water flowing down the mountainside out of the Red and Bonita Mine in July 2013 contains high levals of manganese,…

December 14, 2017

Guest Columns

Sheek: Christmas spirit is found year ‘round in Cortez

Karen Sheek If you believe the old Christmas carol, this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” I believe…

December 14, 2017

High school: a time to learn, explore and grow

As I reflect on another year’s homecoming festivities with the parade, football game and dance, I can’t help but think…

December 12, 2017

James: The Solar Eclipse Blues

du1-i-syn How about the solar eclipse? Quite the event; it makes me smile when nature does something that makes mankind…

December 12, 2017

Pair arrives in the West like fact-free ‘Bad Santas’

Deborah Gangloffdu1-i-syn President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke came to the West last week like “Bad Santas” bearing…

December 11, 2017

Mountain spirit: Peak designations honor local, world-class alpinists, their legacy and the land

On Dec. 4, 2006, Charlie Fowler and Christine Boskoff missed their flight home from China. The Norwood couple had been…

December 11, 2017

Guest Columns

Another swing of the boom-bust cycle is underway

du1-i-syn WASHINGTON – We don’t necessarily need an economic boom, but that’s what we may be getting. Since the 2016…

December 7, 2017

Editorials

National park fees: Americans shouldn’t be priced out of visiting

du1-i-syn The National Park Service has extended the deadline for commenting on a proposal to drastically raise admission fees. Take…

December 7, 2017

SALT reform: Deduction loss may cause real pain for rural Colorado, state and local governments

Loss of deduction may cause real pain for state and rural local government

December 5, 2017

Tipton: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will help Colorado

du1-i-syn This past week the House of Representatives took a historical step forward and passed a comprehensive tax reform package.…

November 30, 2017

Sexual misconduct: Outside the spotlight, harassed and assaulted victims still wield little power

Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday,…

November 30, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Wrinkle: Tax plans threaten charitable giving

du1-i-syn The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is extremely concerned about tax proposals being considered by Congress because of the…

November 29, 2017

Education Update

Haukeness: Let’s work together to find money for education

Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn I again want to thank the community committee, Colorado Education Association, and the many teachers, staff, and community…

November 23, 2017

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James: Humility – a life lesson

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn Back when I worked for other people, it seemed really important to know what day of the week…

November 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tiptonâ€™s gun safety inaction inexcusable

du1-i-syn Scott Tipton has been an elected representative at the state or federal level since 2008. During this time, there…

November 23, 2017

Editorials

Leasing plan: DOI is ‘streamlining’ regulations, straight past local input

Sam Green/The Journaldu1-i-syn Late last month, the Department of the Interior released a report titled “Review of the Department of…

November 23, 2017

Guest Columns

Brown: The past, present and future of a Cortez museum

Ann Browndu1-i-syn Our community has always helped support something that would benefit us all. The Montezuma County Historical Society has…

November 20, 2017

Editorials

Open enrollment: Though embattled, the ACA stands and residents should access it starting today

du1-i-syn It’s complicated. In his late February comments describing the complexity of health care, President Donald Trump got it right.…

November 20, 2017