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Gerson: Trump’s conspiracy theories endanger democracy

Michael Gerson Clinton remains the gold standard in presidential scandal management: Stubbornly talk in public about “the people’s business.” Ruthlessly…

February 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

KSJD’s Jeff Pope will be missed by all

I first met Jeff 10 years ago when KSJD was located in a ramshackle house sitting on the edge of…

February 1, 2018

Editorials

Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

February 1, 2018

Editorials

A livable wage: Pathways from poverty tied to age, living costs and, for now, outside support

Living wage proponents protest for a raise in Colorado’s minimum wage. (File photo) It will increase two more times, on…

January 29, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: Does Main Street remain hostage to Wall Street?

Hence, the need for this column: a primer on the red-hot stock market. Will it sustain the economy or ultimately…

January 29, 2018

Editorials

Cory and the A.G.: Sen. Gardner may be the man to hold Sessions and Trump to their word

File – In this Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing…

January 25, 2018

Education Update

Haukeness: Building on the past to move RE-1 into the future

I feel personally blessed to be able to lead our school district and to work in a community where we…

January 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I support mayor and Dolores Town Board

There is so much discontent over a wooden playground that was 16 years old and eventually deteriorated. I, too, had…

January 25, 2018

Editorials

MB McAfee: It’s time to listen to other voices

It’s time to listen to other voices, the county’s unrepresented residents

January 22, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: China and the global race for new technology

Robert Samuelson There are facts and figures on research and development, innovation and engineers. But the report’s main conclusion lies…

January 22, 2018

Editorials

Welcome changes: Earlier access to McPhee, addition to Phil’s World improve area recreation

At McPhee Reservoir north of Cortez, boat launching will be possible in mid-April this year, rather than at the end…

January 18, 2018

Guest Columns

Will; In Oregon, progressivism spills over at the pump

Today, however, Oregon is the state with the strangest state of mind, which has something to do with it being…

January 18, 2018

Guest Columns

Rankin: Teacher to class: “Can you hear me now?”

Joyce Rankin I was thinking that during a conversation with Dan Snowberger, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent. Dan and I,…

January 18, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton expresses selective empathy

While serving in Iraq, Baskis was injured during combat, which resulted in a traumatic brain injury as well as damage…

January 18, 2018

Editorials

2018: Federal changes may create local opportunities and uncertainties

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>The Sleeping Ute rises up behind the Southern Bluffs subdivision in Cortez. Last year’s wildland fires were manageable.…

January 17, 2018

Guest Columns

Thiessen: The 10 worst things Trump did in his first year

Marc Thiessen On Dec. 27, I gave my list of the 10 best things Trump has done in his first…

January 15, 2018

Editorials

Tax reform: GOP wager bets on business-aided economic benefits; only time will tell

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, leads applause for House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, along…

January 15, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Strong words and actions

Tom James They could and would no longer conform to tyranny and were willing to risk all for change. “We…

January 15, 2018

From the Mayor

Sheek: Cortez gets an updated, user-friendly website

Karen Sheek I had the privilege of getting a sneak preview to prepare for this column, and I must say…

January 11, 2018

Guest Columns

Samuelson: The curious disconnect between politis and the economy

But if it slows or drops into a recession, it would weaken that claim – perhaps his strongest selling point.…

January 9, 2018

Editorials

Kids’ health care: CHP-plus program for low-income kids receives a bipartisan reprieve, for now

Colorado State CapitolFile photo Because of inaction by Congress – each party blames the other – the federal Children’s Health…

January 9, 2018

Editorials

A fresh start: Proud GED grads face the new year, eager to put their degrees to work

Left to right, Cortez-based teachers Gretchen Allen and Colleen Brennan and program resource coordinator Al Huckins, stand with 62-year-old Ed…

January 4, 2018

Guest Columns

Parker: With her new role, Gretchen Carlson wins again

Kathleen Parker After recent revelations that the CEO of the Miss America Organization and its pageant scriptwriter were talking trash…

January 4, 2018

Editorials

2018

Federal changes may create local opportunities and uncertainties

January 1, 2018