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Weather and sin are really not related

Editor: Apparently there are adults who still fear the dark. Weather and sin are not related. Undoubtedly ancient peoples felt the mystical nonsensical that brought the rain as well as the thunder...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton doing nothing to reduce gun deaths

Editor: Last week, we had yet another mass shooting, and unfortunately they seem to be occurring more frequently. I fear that many people are becoming calloused to the shootings, and the loss of...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Family-based ag a foundation of local living

Editor: It is vitally important that consumers begin to understand the value of paying a farmer a fair price for his/her efforts. There is great value in the multiplier effect family-based...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

State’s trials stem from violating God’s rules

Editor: We should not be surprised that we here in Colorado are experiencing these terrible trials and tribulations with the weather conditions. To be quite frank, it’s amazing to me that we have...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The DA should explain his dismissal of charges

Editor: Why did 22nd Judicial District Attorney Will Furse dismiss two citations against two defendants who were cited for out-of-control dog barking and for obstruction of a police officer in...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stand tall and defend the Affordable Care Act

Editor: The greedy insurance companies, some hospitals and some doctors, better known as the Medical Industrial Complex, are advertising at this time to get rid of President Obama’s Affordable...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Election time and time for Towaoc to wake up

Editor: Now comes the good part of it all, it’s called election time. I remember some people saying if I help get them in office that they would help everybody, well they got into office, and it’s...

DATE: Sept. 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Pay it forward’ comes to life in a personal way

Editor: In a world where we have become afraid to turn on the news for fear of hearing what horrible disaster has occurred, it can be surreal when someone does something completely selfless. On...

DATE: Sept. 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Participate in full force

Editor: Sept. 17 marks the 226th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This year, let’s have voters in Montezuma County marking this milestone by finding new ways to connect voters,...

DATE: Sept. 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gun-control advocates have paid the price

Editor: Pueblo and Colorado Springs sent a clear message about messing with our Constitution and Bill of Rights. These two pompous people who pushed their own beliefs and agenda down our throats...

DATE: Sept. 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks offered for help, care after accident

Editor: Thanks to the Mancos Ambulance, Southwest Memorial Hospital, doctors and staff of the emergency room, intensive-care unit and second floor, as well as physical therapy and occupational...

DATE: Sept. 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lewis Arriola fire district asks to deBruce, raise mill levy

This election year, the Lewis Arriola Fire Protection District is presenting two important issues to district taxpayers for favorable consideration. Both of these issues will be included on the...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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