Name:
Screen name:
Email:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Letters to the Editor are limited to 250 words. You will not be able to submit your letter in this form if you exceed this limit. Please include your full name, town or county of residence and a contact phone number. We edit letters for length and clarity and to eliminate libelous or tasteless material.
Opinion columns can be submitted to [email protected]. They are published at the prerogative of the opinion editor and may be edited. Opinion columns should be 600-650 words and should be accompanied by a head shot of the author and a one-line pertinent biographical description. (For example, “John Doe is president of the nonprofit Kidz ’n’ Horses,” or “Jane Doe is a Durango City Councilor.”) Please also include your full name and contact phone number.