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Dear Editor:With the election of a new school board, I think it is time to take a look at how the district spends our money. Can we afford a superintendent with a six-digit salary? Do we really...
DATE: Nov. 5, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:Here are current gas prices in our area: Durango, $3.42; Farmington, $3.33; Shiprock, $3.38; Moab, $3.51; and Cortez, $3.57.Why is Cortez higher than anyone else? Is it just me, or does...
DATE: Nov. 3, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:On October 13, 2011 the Cortez Journal Editorial recommended that the Air Force conduct a full environmental impact statement concerning proposed low-altitude tactical navigation (LATN)...
DATE: Nov. 1, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:Today, I wish I could cast my vote for a new home for the Southwest Open School. I would gladly pay the small tax increase to provide that amazing entity with a long overdue new...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:How lucky are we to have a choice about education in Montezuma County? My daughter is a sophomore. She is an honor student, she is in gifted and talented, takes AP classes and she was...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:I have been associated with Southwest Open School for several years. Lifeway Baptist Church opened the doors of their facility to the school. The buildings were/are used as if the...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:Wellfolks, time is running short.Nov. 1 is almost here.I would hope you have seen the signs in the yards supporting one of the most forward leaps this community can make for self-pride,...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:During a lengthy employment, I had the privilege of traveling to all 50 states and living in 10 of them. The Montezuma County clerk and recorder, Carol Tullis, runs the most organized...
DATE: Oct. 29, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:I am stunned and saddened that leaders of our community and school board dont support SWOS and the 3A bond proposal. Good schools are one basis of a thriving community, and frankly,...
DATE: Oct. 27, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:Congratulations to Southwest Open School (SWOS) for their recent award of a $7.4 million grant for new facilities. Our community has won the lottery! Literally, the BEST grant is not...
DATE: Oct. 27, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:I have two responses to Steve Jennings long letter citing a litany of reasons why people should vote against the bond issue to improve SW Open School facilities.One, it was once said...
DATE: Oct. 27, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:The bond is a bad idea for the following reasons:While SWOS is busy pointing out a hole in the classroom floor, we should note that facilities can be repaired and/or remodeled for a...
DATE: Oct. 25, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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