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Editor: After reading Ian MacLaren’s pro-gun-control column in the Journal’s Oct. 11 Sports section, the famous quote by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not...
DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I read the call for criminal investigation into Red Arrow Mine chemical violations, with interest. They never had a license but had liability insurance for operations and were fined...
DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I am quite concerned about the national debt, which is more than $16 trillion according to the U.S. National Debt Clock. I certainly agree with our congressmen and senators that something...
DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: What is it about “No!” that the Republicans didn’t understand? Obama ran in 2012 on his prime legislative achievement, the Affordable Health Care Act. He won the national election by more...
DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I was absolutely astounded to read Sports Editor Ian MacLaren’s column in the Friday, Oct. 11, Cortez Journal. While MacLaren is entitled to his opinion on any issue, this particular topic...
DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: Earlier this month, Americans were called on to celebrate Columbus Day, in honor of the Italian explorer Christoforo Colombo, who, while employed by Spain, accidentally discovered the...
DATE: Nov. 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
: Lisa G. Henryphone number: 970-529-6326city and state: dolores, cosender email: lisaghenry10@yahoo.comsubject: domestic violence.message:Dear Editor, "Helping a friend or family member living...
DATE: Nov. 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: The recent special meeting at Mancos Town Hall about the Red Arrow Mine was sobering. Though inconclusive in many ways, the data presented was troubling. A lot of questions are yet to be...
DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I guess the future of the Dolores River Valley will reside with a wealthy landowner. Always has been, always will. County commissioners bought and owned. Jim Price Cortez
DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: Once again it’s election time, bond issues crowd the ballots, always asking the same thing. We just got to have more money. It has gotten to the point that you can’t believe anything...
DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I support Sherri Wright for school board director. Sherri is a former educator in the RE-1 School District and has always been a strong advocate for our kids. In the past, Sherri has...
DATE: Oct. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor: I am responding to recent statements and actions taken by the Montezuma County sheriff and other sheriffs in Colorado. I am referring to their resistance to enforcing the laws of the state...
DATE: Oct. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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