Columnists - The Journal

James: Humility - a life lesson

Back when I worked for other people, it seemed really important to know what day of the week it was. How close are we to Friday and the weekend? One of the greatest t...

DATE: Nov 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Watch Yore Topknot

Brown: The past, present and future of a Cortez museum

Our community has always helped support something that would benefit us all. The Montezuma County Historical Society has been offered the use of the social services building south of the cou...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Sheek: New guidelines for recycling in Cortez

Recently Colby Earley, the city’s Recycling Coordinator, made a presentation to Cortez City Council on changes in the city’s recycling program. Why the changes? In August, Chin...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Nina Heald Webber’s extraordinary donations to Fort Lewis College

By Andrew Gulliford Special to the Herald Colleges love donors, and Fort Lewis College is no exception. Center of Southwest Studies at FLC has many friends and donors, ...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's travels

Is it time to eliminate the mortgage deduction?

WASHINGTON – If you want to understand why the tax code is so hard to overhaul, consider the case of the mortgage interest deduction. The issue is so sensitive that the House and Senate are ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Zakaria: Asia’s turn toward radical Islam is alarming

SINGAPORE – The tragic terror attack in New York was the kind of isolated incident by one troubled man that should not lead to generalizations. In the 16 years since 9/11, the ci...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Samuelson: Welcome to the Jerome Powell era at the Fed

WASHINGTON – It will be Powell’s Fed, assuming he’s confirmed by the Senate. Jerome (“Jay”) Powell will become the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve in early 2018. Almost by d...

DATE: Nov 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

James: Heroes, idols and mentors

Did you ever have an idol as a kid? Someone who looked and acted just like you hoped you would? I did, and I have the scars to prove it. As the song says, my heroes have always be...

DATE: Nov 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Watch Yore Topknot

Part 2: Living at Big Bend in July 1882

Editor’s note: Part 1 of Mrs. S.O. Morton’s recounting of life at Big Bend was published in The Journal on Oct. 6. These excerpts are from an article in “Volume I, Great Sage Plain to Ti...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Looking back

Samuelson: Is this what the future of health care looks like?

WASHINGTON – The big news in health care last week was the disclosure that CVS Health Corp., owner of a vast network of drug stores, is considering buying Aetna Inc., one of the nation’s lar...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Rankin: Schools turning challenge into opportunity

Teacher shortage, continuing education, parent participation, technology and students unqualified to satisfy workforce needs. These are just some of the challenges our public sch...

DATE: Oct 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

High school: a time to learn, explore and grow

As I reflect on another year’s homecoming festivities with the parade, football game and dance, I can’t help but think about the important role that high school plays in our students’ lives....

DATE: Oct 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns