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Editor: After reading Ian MacLaren’s pro-gun-control column in the Journal’s Oct. 11 Sports section, the famous quote by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mine should face criminal investigation

Editor: I read the call for criminal investigation into Red Arrow Mine chemical violations, with interest. They never had a license but had liability insurance for operations and were fined...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

War tax would help solve debt problem

Editor: I am quite concerned about the national debt, which is more than $16 trillion according to the U.S. National Debt Clock. I certainly agree with our congressmen and senators that something...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Republicans, Tipton do not understand ‘no’

Editor: What is it about “No!” that the Republicans didn’t understand? Obama ran in 2012 on his prime legislative achievement, the Affordable Health Care Act. He won the national election by more...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gun-control column should not be in Sports

Editor: I was absolutely astounded to read Sports Editor Ian MacLaren’s column in the Friday, Oct. 11, Cortez Journal. While MacLaren is entitled to his opinion on any issue, this particular topic...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Removing Columbus Day As A Holiday

Editor: Earlier this month, Americans were called on to celebrate Columbus Day, in honor of the Italian explorer Christoforo Colombo, who, while employed by Spain, accidentally discovered the...

DATE: Nov. 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Helping a friend or family member

: Lisa G. Henryphone number: 970-529-6326city and state: dolores, cosender email: [email protected]: domestic violence.message:Dear Editor, "Helping a friend or family member living...

DATE: Nov. 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mancos Valley is engaged in community-building

Editor: The recent special meeting at Mancos Town Hall about the Red Arrow Mine was sobering. Though inconclusive in many ways, the data presented was troubling. A lot of questions are yet to be...

DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dolores valley’s future held by wealthy landowners

Editor: I guess the future of the Dolores River Valley will reside with a wealthy landowner. Always has been, always will. County commissioners bought and owned. Jim Price Cortez

DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bond issues crowd the ballots

Editor: Once again it’s election time, bond issues crowd the ballots, always asking the same thing. We just got to have more money. It has gotten to the point that you can’t believe anything...

DATE: Nov. 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Wright will work hard for community, kids

Editor: I support Sherri Wright for school board director. Sherri is a former educator in the RE-1 School District and has always been a strong advocate for our kids. In the past, Sherri has...

DATE: Oct. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elected officials should do jobs, not keep them

Editor: I am responding to recent statements and actions taken by the Montezuma County sheriff and other sheriffs in Colorado. I am referring to their resistance to enforcing the laws of the state...

DATE: Oct. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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