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We need Samulski on the commission

I am writing to encourage citizens of Montezuma County to vote for Becca Samulski for Montezuma County commissioner. She listens to all stakeholders. We need her strong background in land-use...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need to appreciate the good things

People take things for granted. There are teens depressed over minor problems when they don’t have it bad; there are kids struggling to eat in other countries. I have realized my life is a lot...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Socialism is a good, Democratic thing

I was mystified when I saw a political ad in which an elderly lady was advocating for another four years of Republican authoritarianism in lieu of Democratic socialism. Most people don’t realize...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush for freedom, health care

I grew up on the Western Slope of Colorado hunting, fishing and working in the Gunnison Valley. I have for the most part been an independent voter. I’ve met Diane Mitsch Bush, who is running for...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t let the big states push us around

I continue to read with interest the letters concerning Proposition 113, the so-called popular vote. Anything other than the Electoral College is most unfair to every state. The highly populous...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Samulski can be a democratic voice

Along with her outstanding experience coordinating collaborative partnerships, helping to establish our County Economic Development Association, facilitating Comprehensive Plan updates for Cortez...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t forget president’s poor behavior

When I was growing up, my parents taught us to live by the Golden Rule. I have been shocked for four years how our current president has treated others. He disrespects, degrades, blames, uses foul...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Please vote for the environment in CD3

As a young voter concerned about the climate crisis, I am deeply disturbed by the policies of Congressional District 3 candidate Lauren Boebert and impressed by the policies advocated by candidate...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Joe Biden is anti-Catholic, anti-family

As a Catholic, I am sick of in-name-only Catholic politicians telling me to believe them, trust them and vote for them because they are a practicing Catholics. It is impossible to be a practicing...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We are Americans and we support Trump

Our Trump flags were stolen from our property the first day they were up. Not only were they expensive and an investment, considering difficult times and people being laid off, they were brand new....

DATE: Oct. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Samulski can make a difference here

When I was a new mother and first-time business owner, my husband and I were fortunate to know and hire Rebecca Samulski. Although she was not yet an adult, we could trust her with our customers...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Jack: I finally understand

I have been reading recent letters to the editor by one Jack Ryan. Initially, I assumed these letters were from the perspective of the fictional character from the Tom Clancy novels. However, that...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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