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Letters to the Editor

'I am doing well, my friends'

Editor:On June 6, a article came out about my plea agreement. I would like a chance to set the record straight on a few things. The first thing is the comment I was quoted on. I love when people...

DATE: June 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A good Samaritan with Colorado plates

Editor: I was riding my bike to work when, unbeknownst to me, my blue lunch box fell off because the strap broke. Some kind soul with Colorado plates, who would not give her name to the sheriff’s...

DATE: June 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Embodying the act of service

Editor: This letter is to express significant gratitude to several businesses and community members in Montezuma and Dolores Counties. My name is Sam Carter. I am a teacher at Southwest Open...

DATE: June 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Park’s portable johns need to be emptied, cleaned

Editor: I have two grandsons who play on baseball teams at the fields by the rec center. There are two portable restrooms in the parking lot for everyone to use. I do not know who is responsible...

DATE: June 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

What part didn’t they understand?

Editor: Sens. Udall and Bennet and many others believe the recently passed laws in Colorado and some attempted in the U.S. Congress would solve the problem of gun violence. Nothing could be...

DATE: June 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Government — a plan that could work

Editor: After our country won its freedom, the leaders knew that we needed a government. Individual citizens and states could not deal with issues like commerce, war, slavery, etc. Several years...

DATE: June 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mail Empire ballots before June 11

Editor: C/O Survey and Ballot Systems recently mailed ballots to all Empire Electric customers to vote on two directors from Districts 1 and 2 and vote on two by-law changes. Directors are...

DATE: June 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Cut budget by not buying submarines

Editor: We are again in the process of developing a federal budget and setting priorities. Some think we should cut domestic spending — on highways and bridges. But what about our extravagant...

DATE: June 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks, Rep. Tipton

Editor: I would like to take this time to thank Congressman Scott Tipton for showing up at the Dolores community center on Saturday, for the laying of the wreath for the service men and women lost...

DATE: June 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bowyer does the community a great service

Editor: Kudos to David Bowyer’s “Cortez Colorado: Our Beautiful Backyard,” a brand new DV about the wealth of culture, nature, history and recreation available right here in our hometown. I really...

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Think up a better story

Editor: I read your article on pricey gas with interest as I was in Farmington Tuesday and purchased some diesel for $3.65 per gallon and gas also was selling for $3.65 to $3.67 per gallon. The...

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We have a Sgt. Shultz government

Editor: Just amazing to listen to all the heads of the various agencies deny knowing about any of the wrongdoing. Holder, attorney general, knew nothing about the phone records of those reporters;...

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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