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Please find alternative to closing ramps

Closing boat ramps will cost the region tourism dollars. My family visits Southwest Colorado every year and we spend money to fish. You need to consider the potential lost revenue before closing...

DATE: Jan. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our gain from TPP rejection: a false rallying cry

WASHINGTON — Trade wars, encouraged by President Trump, are inching closer. The White House has rejected the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an agreement involving 12 Asian-Pacific countries,...

DATE: Jan. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Havran’s, and its proprietor, will be missed

It was with great sadness that I read that Havran’s is closing its doors after 70 years (Journal, Jan. 19). I have done business with Bernard and his family since 1975 and have always been...

DATE: Jan. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Pruitt risks public, environmental health

Just like so many of my fellow citizens of Montezuma County, the state of Colorado, and this great nation, I am concerned about the health of our planet and its people. It is vital that our...

DATE: Jan. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bad example of our tax dollars at work

I listened to the news recently. I couldn’t sleep afterwards. A story was related about the security cost and measures for Trump Tower and surrounding areas in New York City. The costs to perform...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

In defense of Osprey’s new headquarters

In response to Bonnie Abbzug (Journal, Jan. 20), I couldn’t disagree more. Calling Osprey a company that has “clearly sold out” is laughable. From what I hear and read, Osprey is a world leader in...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

ATV riders should not support transfers

I find it highly ironic that the all terrain vehicle (ATV) riders seem to be the most vocal when it comes to promoting the transfer of public lands out of the federal government’s hands. Don’t get...

DATE: Jan. 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tell representatives to put people first

It was a bad week for health care for Coloradans. Senator Cory Gardner voted to approve a budget blueprint that allows the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) to be repealed without the...

DATE: Jan. 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trump’s policy amounts to patriotism on steroids

WASHINGTON – The question that swirls around Donald Trump’s inaugural address is whether his aggressively pronounced policy of America First will actually result in America Last – not literally...

DATE: Jan. 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Osprey’s new building is a disappointment

I’m disappointed that Osprey is constructing a new building in town. By the looks of their products over the last few years, they’ve clearly sold-out; what happens when they end up owned by some...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Where can I find restaurant reports?

I was wondering why there are no reports in the local newspaper about the findings of restaurant inspections by the health department? I moved here from another state and the small town there...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Open invitation to join community band

I would like to invite anyone who has ever been in high school band to consider joining the Four Corners Community Band. We will resume rehearsals on Monday, Jan. 23. Rehearsals are from 7 until 9...

DATE: Jan. 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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