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We do have room for wolves in Colorado

When wolves come into a state either through natural migration or relocation, there is a similar pattern of fear and misinformation. I have worked as a veterinarian for 28 years, the majority deep...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

All have a role in ending sexual violence

In 2017 alone, Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO) responded to 173 individuals who called the sexual assault hotline. Alternative Horizons responded to 539 individuals experiencing...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Entire hospital board needs to go now

The hospital is a critical component to any community and very important to Cortez since we are more isolated than other communities. I think that the entire board that oversees the operation of...

DATE: Dec. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Where did those trillions of dollars go?

The most provocative news surfaced recently. It entailed the unauthorized spending of $21 trillion by the Pentagon between 1998 and 2015. This was discovered by an economics professor and shared...

DATE: Dec. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Appeal to Rep. Scott Tipton on climate

I appreciate your work as a legislator to address problems that affect us nationally and locally in Southwest Colorado. I appreciate your insight and campaign promises to address key issues...

DATE: Nov. 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

House bill to tax carbon is ray of hope

It was recently reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will grant $20.2 million to wildfire recovery projects in Colorado counties. We are grateful for this and other actions to address...

DATE: Nov. 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Appeal to Rep. Scott Tipton on climate

I appreciate your work as a legislator to address problems that affect us nationally and locally in Southwest Colorado. I appreciate your insight and campaign promises to address key issues...

DATE: Nov. 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The hospital must be more accountable

“Our hospital” for our county and our citizens, Southwest Memorial Hospital: My question is, what are the hospital directors doing? First we need $30 million for a huge remodel that after 2.5 years...

DATE: Nov. 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Denver hearing showed danger we’re in

On November 14, the Environmental Protection Agency held public hearings in Denver regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards. These...

DATE: Nov. 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Motorcycle lobby is trashing our trails

It was disappointing and frustrating to read the Sept. 7 Final Trail-Use Plan decision by the Forest Service-Dolores Rico District. It’s apparent that the public input of open forums, letters and...

DATE: Nov. 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Denver hearing showed danger we’re in

On November 14, the Environmental Protection Agency held public hearings in Denver regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards. These...

DATE: Nov. 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Turnout for elections is a sign of hope

Did everyone see the little article in Friday’s Journal? “Colorado voter turnout was second in the nation” – kudos to us! Regardless of whether or not your particular candidates won,...

DATE: Nov. 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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