Support our teachers going the extra mile du1-i-syn Do people realize what a teacher does on a daily basis? If a teacher only spent the “required” time… November 6, 2017
Samuelson: Is this what the future of health care looks like? du1-i-syn It’s undeniably important, but why? Clearly, economic concentration in health care is growing. The possible CVS-Aetna hookup is just… November 2, 2017
Be sure to vote: Area schools counting on your ballots for improvements and guidance schools counting on your ballots for improvements and guidance November 2, 2017
Editorials Election integrity: Above all, the Presidential Advisory Commission must protect the right to vote all, the presidential voting commission must protect right to vote October 30, 2017
Guest Columns Rankin: Schools turning challenge into opportunity Joyce Rankindu1-i-syn These are just some of the challenges our public schools face. In September, I toured Southwest Colorado and… October 30, 2017
Guest Columns High school: a time to learn, explore and grow The high school years are a key time in life when students begin to take on more responsibility in their… October 26, 2017
Watch Yore Topknot James: On conflict resolution du1-i-syn I was raised the only boy in families that numbered 10 sisters. There were some “steps” and “halfs” in… October 26, 2017
Editorials MVMA move will feel the loss of bookstore and convenient tour ticket location October 26, 2017
Samuelson: At budget time, let’s look at the important points du1-i-syn The dollar amounts are monstrous – trillions, not billions. The vocabulary of government finances (budget-speak) is baffling. Little wonder… October 23, 2017
Commissioners lose credibility with ‘fake news’ ploy Commissioners’ actions a big step down from open and honest negotiations October 23, 2017
Election time: Montezuma County voters need to turn out and support our local schools Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journaldu1-i-syn The district has said it will spend the additional money on three key areas: teacher salaries, technology… October 19, 2017
Samuelson: North Korea growing more adept at cyber warfare Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn Launched largely anonymously, cyberattacks can cripple essential infrastructure – power grids, financial networks, transportation systems – and inflict… October 19, 2017
Please profile school board candidates du1-i-syn With so many in the running, it is very important that voters know as much as they can about… October 16, 2017
Rural struggles: Sparsely populated counties are left in the dust as cities and coasts thrive Sparsely populated counties are left in the dust as cities and coasts thrive October 16, 2017
CSU Extension: Commissioners should be wary of losing valuable services Courtesy of Montezuma County – The CSU Extension Office is located in the Montezuma County Courthouse in Cortezdu1-i-syn There’s a… October 12, 2017
Sheek: Fall means budget time for Cortez City Council Cortez Mayor Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn Another harbinger of fall is that we now begin the review and approval process for next… October 12, 2017
Editorials Special session: Hospital district, regional transit victims of partisan legislative games In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, the gold-covered dome on the State Capitol shines in downtown Denver. (AP Photo/David… October 9, 2017
Guest Columns Samuelson: Advance of the ‘spoils society’ is not welcome news du1-i-syn The problem is that, as societies become richer, so does the temptation for people to advance their economic interests… October 9, 2017
Editorials Sand Canyon: While not overwhelmingly welcome, plans for adequate parking are overdue A family starts a winter hike at Sand Canyon.<br><br>Journal/ Sam Greendu1-i-syn Some 18,000 people visited last year to hike or… October 5, 2017
Guest Columns Samuelson: How resilient is the typical American consumer? Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn On the other hand, if the consumer is confused and worried, the economy may be weak and vulnerable… October 5, 2017
Sheek: Libraries change lives and strengthen communities Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn Technology has brought a new dimension to today’s libraries, but their mission continues to focus on inspiring life-long… October 3, 2017
Yucca House: Land deal would solve longstanding access issue to this isolated site Photo Felix Monteagudo<br><br>A stabilized wall at Yucca House National Monument.du1-i-syn Thanks are due as well to Bernard and Nancy Karwick… October 2, 2017
Lopez-Whiteskunk: Washing away gains of Bears Ears Regina Lopez-Whiteskunkdu1-i-syn A movement and vision conceived by a grass-roots group of Native Americans started the collection of traditional and… October 2, 2017
Who’s got room for hate? Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn I began to see that I was processing information I was being given and having an emotional response… October 2, 2017
