Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw
Letters to the Editor

Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw

May 29, 2019

In 2017, the Forest Service, San Juan BCH, outfitters and other volunteers opened about 50% of our system trails on the Pagosa Ranger District. In 2018, working together with outfitters…

Political cartoons are truly offensive
Letters to the Editor

Political cartoons are truly offensive

May 28, 2019

We’re to believe that anyone who is against murdering unborn babies is a kook? And if we think the Constitution should be upheld, we’re radical? Should we assume that comatose…

The world his oyster
Editorials

The world his oyster

May 28, 2019

Colorado 2020 Senate candidate will try to make foreign policy relevant

Cory Gardner leads on climate change
Letters to the Editor

Cory Gardner leads on climate change

May 28, 2019

How do we pick the best technology and policy solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate the extent of that change? What resources do scientists need…

Norton is a gold mine for the county
Letters to the Editor

Norton is a gold mine for the county

May 28, 2019

I have never spoken for someone running for office, but my love of this county has urged me to champion Marsha. Maybe it is easier to count a worthwhile organization…

Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!
Letters to the Editor

Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!

May 28, 2019

The one on Florida Road has become a race track of those roaring around and paying no attention to anyone else. If you are coming from the north, this little…

Use of chain saws in wilderness sound
Letters to the Editor

Use of chain saws in wilderness sound

May 27, 2019

As a member of the SJBCH, I’m personally responsible for assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of public resources. I am writing in support…

Some doctors prefer Medicare for All
Letters to the Editor

Some doctors prefer Medicare for All

May 26, 2019

Yet more doctors now support Medicare For All even if it means slightly lower salaries. A registered Republican working at a gene-sequencing firm told Vox that despite growing up a…

The amendment for reproductive rights
Letters to the Editor

The amendment for reproductive rights

May 26, 2019

In 1923, Alice Paul introduced the ERA, after the 19th amendment, affirming women the right to vote, was ratified. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress. However, 15…

Love and courage at the Rec Center
Letters to the Editor

Love and courage at the Rec Center

May 25, 2019

Sixth grade can be the pits. Middle school can be emotionally crippling. I stayed and watched, wet and cold, as 60 other kids stood on the side shivering, lips blue,…

Hick on guns
Editorials

Hick on guns

May 24, 2019

Former Colorado governor in 2020 race unveils broad plan to limit access

Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers
Letters to the Editor

Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers

May 24, 2019

Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…

Not a flea market
Editorials

Not a flea market

May 24, 2019

City’s pickup service is a boon – but can we tighten the window?

Health care doesn’t work like capitalism
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Health care doesn’t work like capitalism

May 23, 2019

I disagree. We don’t have capitalism in the health care industry. Name any other industry or consumer service where you can’t say “How much?” and get an answer. The health…

Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.
Letters to the Editor

Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.

May 23, 2019

If U.S. companies that manufacture goods in China feel that the appropriation of their intellectual property costs more than manufacturing in China benefits their bottom line, they would find another…

Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect
Letters to the Editor

Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect

May 22, 2019

For example, I was near City Market when a young transient man asked if he could take me to dinner. I declined and he started yelling. The yelling continued until…

Story on caring for mentally ill resonates
Letters to the Editor

Story on caring for mentally ill resonates

May 22, 2019

The most recent article about the frustrations the Middleton family experiences is one of hundreds in this nation. This article reached many, and, for me it has provided me with…

Biologist goes bad
Editorials

Biologist goes bad

May 21, 2019

U.S. Fish and Wildlife worker pleads guilty to a skin trade conspiracy

Ballot wrong place for Electoral College
Letters to the Editor

Ballot wrong place for Electoral College

May 20, 2019

Article II, section 1 of the U.S. Constitution states, “Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors” to the Electoral College.…

Carbon dividend bill is what’s needed
Letters to the Editor

Carbon dividend bill is what’s needed

May 20, 2019

Problem is, individual actions are not enough. We need industry and businesses to participate. We need a national policy change from the government that garners widespread participation to affect the…

Welcome to logic in the age of Trump
Letters to the Editor

Welcome to logic in the age of Trump

May 19, 2019

A president cannot be indicted while he’s in office; The attorney general’s decision to exonerate the president is not subject to question; Congressional committees have no right to examine critical…

There are no conspiracies in this county!
Letters to the Editor

There are no conspiracies in this county!

May 18, 2019

Colorado requires all county assessors to re-value the property in their county every two years. For tax years 2020 and 2021, values were set using sales that occurred July 1,…