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Counties are right: Hurd must introduce NCA

cca As a Montezuma County resident and avid outdoorsman, I was encouraged to see Commissioners Gerald Koppenhafer and Marsha Porter-Norton…

January 2, 2026

Fracking pollution demands just transition

cca Colorado faces a difficult choice: transition off fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy or continue to jeopardize our…

January 2, 2026

League of Women Voters charts active 2026 after year of growth and engagement

As we plan for 2026, the Montezuma County League of Women Voters is also reflecting on the achievements of the…

December 31, 2025

Our view: Water promise

Arkansas Valley pipeline gets bipartisan boost after 63 years

December 31, 2025

What ‘MAGA’ really means for Americans

cca As I drive through Montezuma County, I am amazed at the number of “Trump” and “MAGA” signs I still…

December 28, 2025

Building Cortez’s future together: Progress made and opportunities ahead

I want to wish everyone a joyous Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year this holiday season. As I…

December 26, 2025

A Visit From St. Nicholas

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The…

December 24, 2025

The Dolores River deserves action, not delay

cca The Dolores River is one of the most extraordinary places in Southwest Colorado – a redrock stronghold for biodiversity,…

December 24, 2025

Stewart’s 2026 legislative priorities: EMS pay, jail safety, health care subsidies

We have less than six weeks to go before the 2026 legislative session, so I’d like to give an overview…

December 19, 2025

Rep. Hurd, it’s time to introduce the Dolores River National Conservation Area bill

As County commissioners from Montezuma and La Plata counties with multigenerational histories in the Dolores River Basin, we have spent…

December 14, 2025

Patients deserve better than this

cca With abdominal pain and rectal bleeding, my friend went to the Cortez ER. She was sent home. Still in…

December 12, 2025

Making life less affordable, one hidden tax at a time

You know those streaming services that quietly raise their prices every few months, and suddenly you’re paying $49.99 a month…

December 12, 2025

A confusing claim about military orders

cca So, it seems the assertion from the Trump administration is that advising military members of their duty to disobey…

December 10, 2025

A reminder of measles’ real danger

cca The little daughter of Roald Dahl, author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and other books, once caught the…

December 10, 2025

Selective outrage exposes political hypocrisy

cca The words of your leader have betrayed you. Those pretending to be outraged over Charlie Kirk were never serious.…

December 7, 2025

Coming together in a time of need: A ‘thank you’ to our community

Over the past four weeks, Montezuma and Dolores counties have shown our region – and the state – what true…

December 5, 2025

A gift that gives twice and multiplies

cca During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways…

December 3, 2025

Our view: Colorado spotlight

Hurd, Boebert, Crow draw national attention

December 3, 2025

Kindness begets kindness in addressing blight

cca Thank you, Montezuma County commissioners, for your article, “Keeping Montezuma County clean begins with each one of us” (Guest…

November 30, 2025

Our view: Trump backs Hurd

complicates a challenge from the right

November 28, 2025

Lawmakers outline budget crisis, SNAP impacts and immigration concerns at LWV forums

In November, the Montezuma County League of Women Voters hosted two programs to update the community about important issues. Sen.…

November 28, 2025

Protect families with thoughtful wills

cca I read a letter to the editor in The Journal a while back that advised people to make sure…

November 28, 2025

Our view: Thanksgiving

strength lies in our local resolve

November 26, 2025

Imagination Library: Giving children the gift of reading

cca Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to their 5th birthday.…

November 26, 2025