Opinion

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...

Our view: Roberts’ Youth Council for next gen. leaders continues

Former State Sen. Ellen Roberts, a former Republican from Durango, was thinking of the next generation when she floated the idea of creating a group of junior and high school age students wh...

Our view: Dept. of Education too critical to crush

Donald Trump’s targets are many in his effort to transform the United States into a country of single thought and action where there are no nuances, no grays, and no empathy. All transaction...

We need the public sector to provide goods and services unmet by the other two

A popular refrain these days is that the government should be run more like a business. Rarely do we hear what this means. In civics, students learn about the three branches of government – ...

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...

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...

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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,...

Approve all CPW commissioners, politics should not trump science

Colorado wildlife policy has become more controversial than ever, and we need a Parks and Wildlife Commission that is up to the task. For the sake of reducing the temperature, I ask that Sen...

Under Canvas proposal a poor fit, BOCC should deny

On March 13, the Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying a request from Under Canvas for a High Impact/Special Use permit to develop an agricultural/residential z...

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Upholding rural values, improving the lives of constituents in Senate District 6

The First Regular Session of Colorado’s 75th General Assembly has officially passed the halfway point and I am happy to share some updates on my time under the gold dome this year. I have t...
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