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Generosity of Mancos folks appreciated

The Russell family would sincerely like to thank the Yeomans family and the Mancos community for their generosity in helping us with Margie’s medical costs as she battles stage four melanoma. We...

DATE: Aug. 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fishing access for disabled is all closed

I am unable to walk now, and I just tried to go fishing. But they have cut off every place I can get to on a walker. So no fishing for me, and the reason is what? All that area and only people...

DATE: Aug. 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Excellent care received at our hospital

Recently, I was a patient at Southwest Memorial Hospital. From the moment I was seen in the emergency room, until I was ready to leave, I received excellent care. The doctors and nurses were the...

DATE: Aug. 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Decision in juvenile rape case appalling

Recently it was the decision of Judge Douglas Walker to sentence a juvenile found guilty of rape to probation and outpatient treatment. I am not only appalled at the blatant disregard for the...

DATE: Aug. 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rewriting history is a form of censorship

I am disgusted by the actions of lawless individuals and groups destroying statues and symbols of our past history. Do these fools think they can somehow change our history by toppling a few...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pray for renewed sense of justice for all

What has happened to our beautiful nation? We used to be “one nation, indivisible – with liberty and justice for all.” As Christians, we are not to judge others. But we can pray for renewed...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The sun’s at the center of the universe?

Thank you for your editorial of today (Journal, Aug. 4). It is reassuring to hear that the sun is still the center of the universe. Roberta Conway Cortez

DATE: Aug. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Outdoor retailers object to ANWR drilling

Outdoor retailers, including more than 100 Colorado outdoor companies and Colorado businesses, signed a letter opposing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The $887 billion spent on...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Shocked to hear of decision on alcohol

Wow! I was really shocked to the news that Cortez was legalizing alcohol on the sidewalks (Journal, Aug. 9). So, if I’m a drunk from the park, I don’t have to worry about getting thrown in jail if...

DATE: Aug. 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Metal carports are not all unsightly

I’m so sorry that Danny Giannone (of the Cortez Planning and Zoning Board) has to look at our metal carports that us poor folks have put up (Journal, Aug. 4) to protect our vehicles because he sees...

DATE: Aug. 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Salute to new riders of the purple sage

I recognize them immediately, almost daily, those lawnmower riders of the purple sage. They are the ones who always raise their hands to me in greeting, stopping religiously at all stop signs,...

DATE: Aug. 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sabido a welcome part of our community

I am so grateful to live in such a kind, caring area that would provide a safe place for a deserving woman to live while her immigration status is being addressed (Journal, June 30). I was...

DATE: Aug. 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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