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Public needs more information about Electoral College

The title of Mike Littwin’s Opinion page article in Sept. 8’s paper includes this startling statement: “Too bad your vote doesn't count.” He raises a question that should finally be answered...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what happens when the government intervenes in a decision that should be betw...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for Paul Black to make county government work better for the people

As a water and land lawyer, I have worked closely with Paul Black for many years. Paul is a farmer, rancher, business owner, president of Upper Pine Fire and Conservation Districts, and pres...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for education

As an educator who taught preschool through grad school, I implore you to vote for teachers and friends of education in our political races. Term-limited, former teacher, Rep. Barbara McLach...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what happens when the government intervenes in a decision that should be betw...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Sept. 17, Constitution Day (and Citizenship Day) is the beginning of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 through 23. This year marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution by the C...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Biden and Harris got us out of Afghanistan; Trump made sure the Taliban took over

Biden’s greatest achievement was the evacuation of our troops from Afghanistan. Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump all failed to get us out of Afghanistan. Biden got us out with minimum casual...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Make respect real again

Politically, I respect the gifts of conservatism and the gifts of liberalism. They each have useful contributions and ideas for us to hear, measure and blend. Where things go awry is when pa...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A response to school bond letter

Jason Mietchen’s letter to the editor (Sept. 6) had a number of interesting points ranging from good observations to misinformed facts to snark. Mr. Mietchen is absolutely correct that the s...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Salka is true advocate for families

I want to share my experience with Matt Salka and why he has my full support for reelection as county commissioner. When my son was diagnosed with cancer, our family was overwhelmed. We face...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The characters of this year’s presidential candidates

The many policy issues in November’s presidential election pale in relevance compared to the stark difference in character between the presidential candidates. Donald Trump has a long reputa...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Jeff Hurd for Congress

As a native son, Jeff Hurd knows our Western Slope of Colorado. He raises his family in Grand Junction, where he is known as a genuine and hardworking leader. He works to support and strengt...

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor