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Letters to the Editor

Kelloff puts public lands at forefront

Alex Kelloff has been part of ranching and public lands for four generations. He and his family have lived, run…

May 31, 2026

Guest Columns

‘No one should freeze to death’: The Bridge Shelter’s 20 years in Cortez

Homelessness in Cortez is not new. MB McAfee recalls that while growing up, it wasn’t unusual for several people to…

May 29, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Naomi Riess as the Republican candidate for House District…

May 29, 2026

Opinion

Our view: 75th General Assembly

A legislative session of hard choices – and revealing priorities

May 27, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Prison needs better management, not expansion

I am writing in response to Gov. Jared Polis’ lament for a new prison (Journal, May 22). He is wrong.…

May 27, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Broken promises from the president

The topic I will cover is broken promises. So far, our current president has not kept many of his campaign…

May 22, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Colorado Public Lands Day

threats have never been more real – or the stakes higher

May 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Think for yourself, not slogans

ICE is the Gestapo. Trump is Hitler. Trans women are women. Israel is the aggressor. Capitalism is the problem. We…

May 20, 2026

Opinion

Colorado lawmakers keep dodging debate over public stream access rights

It’s perplexing that preserving legal public stream access remains one of the most untouchable topics in the Colorado legislature. Our…

May 17, 2026

Opinion

Colorado budget passes, but long-term fiscal imbalance remains unresolved

As the Second Regular Session of the 75th Colorado General Assembly winds down, the conversation once again centers on the…

May 15, 2026

Opinion

Legislative session’s final sprint: Votes, signing ceremonies and upcoming town halls

This year’s legislative session ends May 13, and we worked through the weekend to get bills across the finish line.…

May 13, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Take pride where you reside

Montezuma County’s cleanup effort deserves community support

May 13, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Sustainability is blueprint for local prosperity

Sustainability is a matter of community and economic well-being. You might be rolling your eyes, thinking that sustainability is a…

May 10, 2026

Opinion

Delivering reliable water for tribal communities in the West

In parts of the Upper Colorado River Basin, families still live without reliable access to safe drinking water. That’s not…

May 8, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Public radio

Defunded but not defeated

May 6, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Biochar may offer farmers a path forward

Shortages and increasing fertilizer prices are causing problems for farmers, and use of less fertilizer will result in lower crop…

May 6, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Legion riders honor fallen hero’s homecoming

Last week, the family of Willibald Bianchi requested that the American Legion Riders Post 132 escort his remains home to…

May 3, 2026

Opinion

Keeping Montezuma County beautiful: A balance of policy and partnership

As Montezuma County Commissioners, we have heard our residents’ concerns loud and clear. Across the county, people are seeing an…

May 1, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Southwest Colorado needs Riess at the Capitol

I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a…

May 1, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Artemis II

space shows us about Earth

April 29, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Strong leadership transforms S.W. Memorial

I recently attended a presentation by Joe Theine, CEO of Southwest Memorial Hospital, hosted by the Montezuma County League of…

April 29, 2026

Opinion

Invoke the 25th, remove Trump now

The strain on cherished friendships over the present president of the United States has been so profound in my life…

April 26, 2026

Opinion

Who is government? Panel brings public service stories to Cortez stage

Perhaps the most famous quotation from a U.S. inaugural address is John F. Kennedy’s: “And so, my fellow Americans: Ask…

April 24, 2026

Opinion

Our view: Drought demands action

and Durango move to restrict water use

April 22, 2026