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President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke came to the West last week like “Bad Santas” bearing a sack of coal for residents of Utah and Colorado. They came to announce a weakening...
DATE: Dec. 11, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
WASHINGTON – We don’t necessarily need an economic boom, but that’s what we may be getting. Since the 2016 election, the stock market is up roughly 24 percent, reports Wilshire Associates. The...
DATE: Dec. 7, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
This past week the House of Representatives took a historical step forward and passed a comprehensive tax reform package. The last time the tax code was reformed was 1986, and since then it has...
DATE: Nov. 30, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
WASHINGTON – Most Americans likely think that our trade policies have been largely the same since the Republic’s earliest days. The assumptions are that we’re free traders now and always have...
DATE: Nov. 29, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Our community has always helped support something that would benefit us all. The Montezuma County Historical Society has been offered the use of the social services building south of the courthouse...
DATE: Nov. 20, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Recently Colby Earley, the city’s Recycling Coordinator, made a presentation to Cortez City Council on changes in the city’s recycling program. Why the changes? In August, China announced to the...
DATE: Nov. 16, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
WASHINGTON – If you want to understand why the tax code is so hard to overhaul, consider the case of the mortgage interest deduction. The issue is so sensitive that the House and Senate are dealing...
DATE: Nov. 13, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
SINGAPORE – The tragic terror attack in New York was the kind of isolated incident by one troubled man that should not lead to generalizations. In the 16 years since 9/11, the city has proved...
DATE: Nov. 10, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
WASHINGTON – It will be Powell’s Fed, assuming he’s confirmed by the Senate. Jerome (“Jay”) Powell will become the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve in early 2018. Almost by definition, he...
DATE: Nov. 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
WASHINGTON – The big news in health care last week was the disclosure that CVS Health Corp., owner of a vast network of drug stores, is considering buying Aetna Inc., one of the nation’s largest...
DATE: Nov. 2, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
Teacher shortage, continuing education, parent participation, technology and students unqualified to satisfy workforce needs. These are just some of the challenges our public schools face. In...
DATE: Oct. 30, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
As I reflect on another year’s homecoming festivities with the parade, football game and dance, I can’t help but think about the important role that high school plays in our students’ lives. The...
DATE: Oct. 26, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns
