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Letters to the Editor

In the matter of Paul Ryan and Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — The morning after, the nation awakes asking: What have we done? Both parties seem intent on throwing the election away. The Democrats, running against a man with highest-ever...

DATE: June 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support for Saudis is support of terror

The Cortez Journal thinks that support of the United States’ “reasonably friendly relationship with Saudi Arabia” is what is needed in Congress right now? So the Journal supports supporting (and we...

DATE: June 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Urge EPA to adopt methane standards

A new poll released by the American Lung Association found that a majority of the public supports the recently-finalized clean air standards to reduce methane emissions from new and modified oil...

DATE: June 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Nationalism is a poor substitute for globalization

WASHINGTON – Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric (2015 revenues: $117 billion), gave an interesting speech the other day that illuminates some pressing questions about the future of...

DATE: June 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Charter school statement misled public

This letter is in response to the article (Journal, May 20) regarding budget concerns for the 2016-2017 school year. Director of Finance Wendy Everett is quoted as saying that “the nearly $2.2...

DATE: June 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Weed control policies need to change

I am writing out of concern for our safety and for the organic practice on our farm. I understand the need for noxious weed control. I understand the need to ensure that people’s no spray signs are...

DATE: June 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sanders trying to turn Democrats against Israel

WASHINGTON — Part of Bernie Sanders’ charm is that for all of his arm-waving jeremiads, he appears unthreatening. He’s the weird old uncle in the attic, Larry David’s crazy Bernie. It’s almost a...

DATE: June 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Remember public lands heritage as well

On Memorial Day Colorado’s hunters, anglers and many others remembered and gave thanks for those who have sacrificed so much for our nation and its great public lands heritage. But it’s important...

DATE: June 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bears Ears deserves monument status

I consider myself one of the lucky ones to be able to live in the Four Corners, explore its spectacular landscapes and share some of our nation’s most culturally important places with my children....

DATE: June 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support Obama’s call to ban weapons

I was glad to read your coverage of the president’s visit to Hiroshima and his reaffirmation of the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons. As the country with the largest nuclear arsenal, the...

DATE: June 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Without screens, kids find much more

On average, teens spend nine hours a day looking at a screen. As a high school teacher, I have observed many of my students immersed in their phones and computers. At times, it feels like an...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Administration doesn’t work for majority

I am so tired of this administration catering to just two or three percent of the people in this country. “We the people” now bow to this two or three percent. We bow to same sex marriage; bake...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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