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Colbert in for Letterman, and the heartland will thrive

WASHINGTON – In selecting Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman as host of the “Late Show,” CBS has waged war on America’s heartland – or so proclaims that Palm Beach font of heartland mirth,...

DATE: April 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kinder Morgan should pay for road damage

As many of you know, Kinder Morgan CO2 Company, with its carbon dioxide facilities, is the biggest property taxpayer and one of the largest sources of good-paying jobs in Montezuma County. And,...

DATE: April 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

What are Nowlin’s motives?

As a longtime resident of Montezuma County, I’ve seen a lot of county sheriffs come and go. None have protected the rights of the people like Dennis Spruell. We have a sheriff that is willing to...

DATE: April 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Disappointed in retired cop

Rather than base many of his opinions on what he reads in the Journal, Mr. McLaine, of Lewis, Colo., may be better served to meet our current Sheriff for coffee and donuts and get his information...

DATE: April 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

New four-way stop at Third and Maple

First of all, I want to say how much I appreciate the four-way stop at Third and Maple. It has been a long time coming. Having said that, I am a little apprehensive of major accidents that may...

DATE: April 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Horses are wildlife, too

Someone has to be the voice for the feral horse, and I’m here for that. First off, to tag them as trespassing is not right (Journal, March 25). Mesa Verde Park opened in 1906 – the horses were...

DATE: April 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks for letting me serve you

I would like to express my gratitude to the citizens of Montezuma County for allowing me to serve as the Montezuma County Assessor the past 11 years. My wife, Margaret, and I will always consider...

DATE: April 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks for resolution on funding

I want to thank the Montezuma County BOCC for passing a resolution to the effect that the State should restore funding to our schools. Our County has lost almost $5 million in school funding in...

DATE: April 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sage grousing

I have heard of the roving gangs of sage grouse. Wearing clown masks, these feathered fiends assault farmers and ranchers, posing a serious threat to their welfare and security. I heard of one...

DATE: April 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

County big enough for sage grouse, too

When my ancestors arrived in Utah in 1850, an estimated 10 million elk roamed North America. But over the next several decades, unregulated hunting and loss of habitat decimated those herds to...

DATE: April 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

U.S. is not weak — ask Europe

Crimea: We are weak with out it. Our whole nation will be a laughing stock if Russia takes Crimea. How many times must we hear this? We are not weak! Our one-time rulers are now the banana republic...

DATE: March 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Affordable health care is available

I wanted to take a moment to discuss health insurance with young people in the community. Not the most exciting topic, I admit, but it is critically important for residents of all ages. The...

DATE: March 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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