Western Slope patriots, eat soybeans cca Soybeans are a plant-based protein and a nutritious alternative to animal-based proteins. In fact, soybeans are also high in… October 17, 2025
Hire farm, ranch interns with state funds cca Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same… October 15, 2025
Recognizing 65 years of the Peace Corps As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding, the nearly quarter-million individuals who served in the Peace… October 12, 2025
Hunters, anglers face threats as Roadless Rule is targeted cca During September and October, hunters begin stalking the mountainsides in search of bugling bull elk, and they directly benefit… October 10, 2025
Defending free speech means standing firm – even when it’s politically unpopular The Founders may not have intentionally put the First Amendment first in the Bill of Rights, but they treated it… October 10, 2025
Hold off on Superintendent hire cca Why is the current school board in such a hurry to hire a new superintendent? Perhaps the new school… October 8, 2025
Our view: Shutdown and communities caught in the cross hairs deserve better than political games October 8, 2025
Let’s Make America Gracious Again cca I don’t know what a great America looks like, but I do know what a gracious America does. It’s… October 2, 2025
Why voters should pay attention and vote in school board elections In November, voters living in the Cortez RE-1 and Mancos RE-6 school districts will vote to fill seats on their… September 26, 2025
Our obligation to seek the truth cca The writer of a recent letter (Journal, Aug. 20) opined: “It is important for Trump followers to understand that… September 26, 2025
Public servants owe constituents their attention cca Rep. Jeff Hurd should take a lesson from Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candeleria. Mr. Hurd canceled a meeting with… September 24, 2025
Our view: Free speech Let’s follow Hurd’s and Kirk’s lead: The proper response to reprehensible speech is more speech September 24, 2025
The U.S. Peace Corps at 64 cca Sept. 22 marks a major milestone in the history of the United States Peace Corps. On this day in… September 21, 2025
A budgetary crisis: What happened during the Special Session Last week was a difficult week for Colorado – and for our country. The ache of gun violence is persistent… September 21, 2025
Why your Montezuma County property taxes are higher in 2025 The Montezuma County Assessor’s Office has seen an increase in property owners asking about higher property valuations. If your property’s… September 19, 2025
Moral superiority and the thrill of offense cca The letter to the editor (Journal, Sept. 10) by several signees, calling for the cancellation of the Rocky Mountain… September 17, 2025
A better deal for students, employers and communities For too long, we’ve treated “going to college” as if it were the same thing as “getting an education.” But… September 12, 2025
Stand up to violence, stand for community cca Recently, a pro-gun event flyer was posted on the What’s Up Mancos/Dolores/Cortez Facebook page. It could easily be interpreted… September 10, 2025
Our view: History repeats itself FEMA’s funding and expertise falter 20 years after Katrina, weakening our ability to prepare for and recover from disasters September 3, 2025
RE-1 must be transparent to foster community trust cca I am writing this letter on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County to highlight concerns… September 3, 2025
