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The attacks in Paris were yet another horrific reminder that terrorism is real and unpredictable. Like every terrorist attack before it, the world is forced to sift through the horror for clues...
DATE: Nov. 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON — The Syrian refugee debate has become a national embarrassment. It begins with a president, desperate to deflect attention from the collapse of his foreign policy, retreating to his one...
DATE: Nov. 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
In response to the story about the Dolores Ranger District restroom removal (Journal, Nov. 20), a few thoughts come to mind. First, working taxpayers paid to design and construct the Sage Hen...
DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON – The horrific massacre in Paris reminds us of the Achilles’ heel of American foreign policy. Ever since World War II, our foreign policy has rested on an oft-silent presumption that...
DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Let me tell you why I am voting for Bernie Sanders for president. He has over 20 years of independently voting and his message has been consistent throughout his time in Congress. I am also voting...
DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
My fiancee attends Pueblo Community College/SCCC. He is getting charged for a nurse and for security but has never seen it or it does not exist. This came to light because I asked him about it just...
DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON – Tell me: What’s a suicide bomber doing with a passport? He’s not going anywhere. And, though I’m not a religious scholar, I doubt that a passport is required in paradise for a martyr...
DATE: Nov. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
As winter weather drives more people indoors, it’s time to note that there’s been good progress made lately on Colorado’s natural resources issues. There’s a long way to go before we are protecting...
DATE: Nov. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Let me tell you why I am voting for Bernie Sanders for president. He has over 20 years of independently voting and his message has been consistent throughout his time in Congress. I am also voting...
DATE: Nov. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON – One of the most interesting and uncovered stories these days is the survival of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – the giant housing entities created by the government and known collectively...
DATE: Nov. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
We all benefit when we invest locally. Many businesses and nonprofits make it policy to buy locally to strengthen our communities and county. Why do the county commissioners seek an exemption from...
DATE: Nov. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I live in southwest Florida in a city that is significantly larger than Cortez. I am confined to a wheelchair and feel we have good ADA transportation. However I must say you have excellent...
DATE: Nov. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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