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Several years ago, amidst discussions of how to make Cortez more attractive, citizens quickly grew upset over what they perceived as undue regulation. In the western political climate of the time,...
DATE: Sept. 29, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:Good schools come first!Economic development then follows the investment in a community.Ive lived in a variety of communities: Durango, Aurora, Kissimmee and Gainesville, Fla.; Austin and...
DATE: Sept. 29, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:Something that may assist everyone to decide who to vote for president: One should go to Washington Examiner.com and in the search box type Obama you dont know.Bob DiederichCortezVia email
DATE: Sept. 27, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:On behalf of For Pets Sake Humane Society, Id like to sincerely thank the Cortez Journal, the Durango Herald and sponsors of Saturdays (9/22/12) insert of local pets looking for forever...
DATE: Sept. 27, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:I have been a research scientist for 50 years. I have co-authored 10 scientific research articles that have been published in the scientific literature. I am not a physiologist, but my...
DATE: Sept. 27, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:I havent written to a newspaper before, but the issue of our community getting, or not getting, a new high school is far too important for me to remain silent.I served as a substitute...
DATE: Sept. 27, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:I have been reading in the paper that the district attorney and the sheriff want budget increases and the school district wants a new high school. Its like a Christmas list from a little...
DATE: Sept. 25, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:In November, we have one of those few chances that come along to make a difference in our community and for our kids. There are lots of good reasons to support 3B. Our kids need a safer and...
DATE: Sept. 25, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
The Bridge Emergency Shelter recently spearheaded the Vulnerability Survey Index as part of a national initiative, Community Solutions, and statewide plan from Gov. John Hickenloopers office. The...
DATE: Sept. 25, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:The dangers of Amendment 64 are clear indeed. Thank you, Sheriff Spruell, for pointing them out. Your concern for federal aid, and our state as being known as first in the union for...
DATE: Sept. 22, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:Ive finally found an excuse to break my self-imposed rule of never writing to the editor: that of the rationale behind the need for a new high school at this time.By continually voting down...
DATE: Sept. 22, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Editor:As a new homeowner in Cortez, I will be glad to vote in favor of 3B. Although my children are grown and no longer in school, improving the local school system will increase home values here...
DATE: Sept. 22, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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