Journal Staff Writer

Americans want universal health care

It’s tiring to see the same hollow claims against universal health care trotted out, when American citizens are making justified calls for health care reform. Is fearing long wait...

Planning really does make a difference

I thought Mayor Karen Sheek’s column on the proposed revision of the city land use code was very well argued. Lots of facts there. There was a rather lengthy public input process, which did ...

Give him a chance

Trump’s pick to lead homeless agency deserves opportunity to show his stuff

CSU extension to host ag outlook and strategy forum

The Journal Colorado State University Extension will host an ag outlook and strategy forum from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21203 Road S. ...

Photo: Traffic safety award

Caleb Armand Yoder named to president’s list at Gonzaga University

The Journal Caleb Armand Yoder has been named to president’s list at Gonzaga University. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. ...

Keith earns play therapy credential

The Journal Lottie Keith of Cortez recently earned the registered play therapist credential conferred by the Association for Play Therapy. Keith is a licensed professional counsel...

Delaney Maness inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Journal Delaney Maness of Cortez was inducted into the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Mesa Community College Jan. 27. Delaney Maness, majoring in pre-nu...

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

The Journal Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities. SCC has more than 60 positions available in the...

Mancos students display work at Canyons of the Ancients

On Tuesday, Mancos students will be showcasing some project-based learning at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum. The work displayed is the result of a collabor...

Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,000 in grants in Southwest Colorado

The Journal In 2019, the Trustees of the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $245,623 in grants to 121 nonprofit organizations in Southwest Colorado. The average grant size was $2,030....

It’s time to get rid of all these politicians

Did Trump really err to the point of impeachment by asking Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden? If suspected, he should have been investigated. How myopic that those impeaching Presi...