Opinion

Disabled American Veterans office mission

I believe that a brief update is warranted on what the Disabled American Veterans of Cortez’s mission is. We use any and all legal opportunities to advance veterans’ programs. From camarader...

Board broke county housing authority

Montesquieu, a leading enlightenment thinker and influencer, advocated for the checks and balances in government that have shaped the structure of contemporary legislative systems and board ...

Since 1942, federal workforce has been constant

I am writing in response to a letter Rep. Jeff Hurd recently sent to constituents regarding cuts to the federal workforce. In his letter he said, “I wholeheartedly agree our federal governme...

Let’s really fix our forests

There is an urgent need to protect communities from the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires. However, The Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471) supported by Rep. Jeff Hurd is not the best so...

Defending due process: Stop unjust deportations

The League of Women Voters of Colorado strongly condemns the arrest, detention, and deportation of immigrants who are not a danger to the United States and have no criminal record. Many depo...

MoCo BOCC: “We don’t need no stinking solar!”

Interesting. The Montezuma Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance making solar a legal use on agricultural land in the county. And they're always crying about a shortage of jobs a...

Common sense needed for alcohol purchases

Several area stores are requiring proof of age to purchase alcohol beverages, most in fact. Some can determine for themselves if you are over 21. I am 72, and they don’t ask for ID. My form ...

Diversity, equity, inclusion cornerstone principles of a thriving culture

America currently faces a barrage of untruths, inaccuracies and downright cruelty. Let’s focus on one area where we need clarity and truth. I am referring to diversity, equity and inclusion...

With apologies, ‘And then they came for me’

With apologies to Martin Niemöller’s famous poem: First, they came for the illegal immigrants, and I did not speak out – because I was native born. Then they came for the Palestinian protest...

Way more than ‘woke,’ I am seriously awake!

Are there no others than Democrats aware of what is unfolding in front of our noses? Our “president” is eradicating freedoms that are carved in stone within our constitution by “so called” e...

Solidarity with our local federal public lands employees

The Mancos Trails Group has long partnered with the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to plan and maintain several local trail systems. We are writing to express our...

Rep. Hurd, it’s time for a meaningful conversation with Veterans

Rep. Jeff Hurd (Journal, Mar. 12) touted his recent visit to the Cortez Disabled American Veterans Office, implying his support for veterans, veteran care and benefits. In the same article,...
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