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Journal should have independent views

The Cortez Journal’s word for word reprint of the Durango Herald’s recent editorial endorsing Hillary Clinton with an enthusiasm bordering on sycophancy was disappointing and, frankly, embarrassing...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Reasons not to support Amendment 69

Amendment 69 is a bad idea for several reasons. First, this is another attempt to change our state Constitution, making it hard to repeal or amend, when action by the state Legislature could...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Re-1 falling short on taxpayer promises

I see that we are going to be asked to vote on allowing the school district to use the money that we approved for a sports stadium to be reallocated and used for the demolition of the old high...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Schwartz has done the most for 3rd CD

In the upcoming election we will be choosing a representative for the 3rd Congressional District, our district. The race is between Scott Tipton, the incumbent, and Gail Schwartz. This is a race...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Drop the two-party system and go Green

I was a big supporter of Bernie Sanders. After Clinton was installed as the Democratic nominee, in what historians are likely to remember as a deeply flawed and unfair primary, I looked for ways to...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Say ‘yes’ to Amdt. 71 and raise the bar

I support the “Raise the Bar” Amendment 71 and here’s why. Imagine a well-funded special-interest group spending millions of dollars to amend the Colorado state Constitution to benefit an...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Protect our democracy; say ‘no’ to 71

Ballots are beginning to be sent out and so I want to plead to you all to please vote “no” on Amendment 71. Here is why: I personally know how hard it is to get an amendment on the ballot and this...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amdt. 69 is just more big government

Anytime one thinks all the destructive taxes have been presented our liberal fellow citizens produce more stupid and unworkable legislation. Amendment 69 appears to be in addition to Obamacare and...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

League supports adopting ColoradoCare

The League of Women Voters of Colorado supports Amendment 69 on the fall ballot. ColoradoCare Amendment 69 creates a universal health care system in Colorado and achieves the League’s long-held...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for public lands; vote for Schwartz

We need Gail Schwartz in Congress. Currently Scott Tipton represents the 3rd Congressional District — an area covering about half the state from Wyoming to New Mexico to the Rocky Mountains plus...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Amdt. 69 answer to current chaos

What will follow the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Let’s go with ColoradoCare. Our health care system is in chaos. Something must be done. Amendment 69 will insure that everyone in Colorado has...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Actions so far do not inspire confidence

“Fiber to every home in the county?” “Fiber to every single rooftop in the county?” “Broadband that touches every rooftop in the county?” What in the heck are you folks selling? Who will get...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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