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Keep the Electoral College, for every vote

When the Constitution was formulated, the northern states believed all that was needed was a House of Representatives whose members would be based on the number of citizens in each state. Th...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Down every road with Joel Stevenson

Joel Stevenson has driven on every county road in Montezuma County. Because he was born and raised here, he knows and understands the issues of growth, jobs and budgets. A vote for Joel for ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need Samulski on the commission

I am writing to encourage citizens of Montezuma County to vote for Becca Samulski for Montezuma County commissioner. She listens to all stakeholders. We need her stron...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need to appreciate the good things

People take things for granted. There are teens depressed over minor problems when they don’t have it bad; there are kids struggling to eat in other countries. I have realized my life is a l...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Socialism is a good, Democratic thing

I was mystified when I saw a political ad in which an elderly lady was advocating for another four years of Republican authoritarianism in lieu of Democratic socialism. Most people donâ€™t ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush for freedom, health care

I grew up on the Western Slope of Colorado hunting, fishing and working in the Gunnison Valley. I have for the most part been an independent voter. I’ve met Diane Mitsch Bush, who is running...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Donâ€™t let the big states push us around

I continue to read with interest the letters concerning Proposition 113, the so-called popular vote. Anything other than the Electoral College is most unfair to every state. The h...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Samulski can be a democratic voice

Along with her outstanding experience coordinating collaborative partnerships, helping to establish our County Economic Development Association, facilitating Comprehensive Plan updates for C...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t forget president’s poor behavior

When I was growing up, my parents taught us to live by the Golden Rule. I have been shocked for four years how our current president has treated others. He disrespects, degrades, ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Please vote for the environment in CD3

As a young voter concerned about the climate crisis, I am deeply disturbed by the policies of Congressional District 3 candidate Lauren Boebert and impressed by the policies advocated by can...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Cortez Library to host True Ghost Stories of the West virtual presentation

The Journal Cortez Public Library will host a virtual presentation “True Ghost Stories of the West” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Paranormal expert and publis...

DATE: Oct 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Keep the Electoral College, for every vote

Down every road with Joel Stevenson

We need Samulski on the commission

We need to appreciate the good things

Socialism is a good, Democratic thing

Mitsch Bush for freedom, health care

Donâ€™t let the big states push us around

Samulski can be a democratic voice

Don’t forget president’s poor behavior

Please vote for the environment in CD3

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Cortez Library to host True Ghost Stories of the West virtual presentation

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