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Letter on guns, Democrats not helpful

I personally question the facts, logic and purpose of the letter by Robert Goodrich (“ Factually, the AR-15 was originally designed by the ArmaLite company which subsequently sold the paten...

Don’t publish accusations about Trump

Letters to the Editor author Edward Packard presents us with a list of reasons Trump is no good (“ First characteristic assigned to Trump is racist. This is a very mean and nasty...

Gov. Jared Polis orders flags lowered Friday

The Journal Gov. Jared Polis has ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset Friday to honor South Metro Fire Assistant Chief Troy...

Marshal’s Blotter

Wednesday, Dec. 4 6:30 p.m. Mancos Deputy Michael Morris received a report of a vehicle accident involving a deer. The vehicle was still drivable and no injuries were reported. ...

Municipal elections will be April 7, 2020

Municipal elections are coming up on April 7, 2020, and nomination petitions for interested Mancos board candidates will soon be available. Petitions for those interested in runni...

Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, expands to Colorado

The Journal Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, has expanded to Colorado with the addition of Sandra Summers. MDHC is a nurse-owned and operated practice that wo...

Santa arrives in Dolores

The president is our dog in this fight

After our presidential election, one of my kids called and expressed concern over the man our American system had put in the White House. My response was quick and simple: “When y...

Please give, but not to the panhandlers

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are inspired to give – which is part of what the season is about. I would, however, encourage everyone to refrain from donating...

We can help environment in little ways

I love the outdoors and have for as long as I can remember. The blue skies, warm sun, fresh air. Nothing beats the outdoors, and we need to conserve it so that generations to come can enjoy ...

Tsars in a bubble

Student journalism got battered – but it’s the bullies who worry us

City of Cortez announces holiday trash pickup schedule

The Journal The city of Cortez refuse crew will work regular routes during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Residents should put their trash out the night before, or no late...