‘Outlaw’ horses, skinny dogs and love as a verb Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn When asked to change, these horses are more likely to bite, kick, buck, crash into the corral panels… July 17, 2017
Trade show: Colorado wins Outdoor Retailer show with smart bid, respect of public lands Kim Raff/Associated Pressdu1-i-syn That’s a big win for Colorado, a big nod to outdoor recreation’s ever-increasing economic clout and a… July 17, 2017
Rankin: Are education policies helping or hindering student (and teacher) success? du1-i-syn In 2008-2009, the Colorado legislature added new tests in order to more effectively align standards with accountability. Concerns of… July 17, 2017
Sheek: a thriving community, suggestion box, bill pay and jazz Mayor Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn Not surprisingly, they learned that investments in education and health care are critical and that a diversified… July 13, 2017
Too many of us have a vested interest in division du1-i-syn Just 20 percent of Americans trust the government to “do the right thing just about always or most of… July 13, 2017
Rosa Sabido: Immigration reform must address cases like hers Immigration reform must address cases of upstanding community members like hers July 10, 2017
I stand with Rosa in her efforts to stay du1-i-syn She has renewed her immigration status annually while working through the red tape required to become a citizen. This… July 6, 2017
James: An old timer in a new age Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn Everyone under the age of 21 still said “yes ma’am” and “no sir.” While I’ve worked hard at… July 3, 2017
Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews July 3, 2017
Krauthammer: Coherent American strategy needed in Syria du1-i-syn It might appear a mindless mess, but the outlines are clear. The great Muslim civil war, centered in Syria,… June 26, 2017
Canyons of the Ancients: Zinke is right – It’s fine the way it is du1-i-syn Both of Colorado’s U.S. senators, plus Rep. Scott Tipton, whose congressional district includes the monument, urged Zinke to leave… June 26, 2017
Education update: As teacher supply shrinks, Re-1 must compete Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 must compete with other districts nationwide for qualified teachers. The consequences of the… June 22, 2017
Brooks: Let’s not get carried away David Brooksdu1-i-syn Now, I confess I couldn’t follow all the actual allegations made in those essays. They were six jungles… June 22, 2017
Fossil water: Use of dust retardant deserves closer look Sodium and radium deposition deserves and requires much closer examination June 22, 2017
It’s summer and time to enjoy our recreational assets Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn The annual fishing derby, held June 3, had great participation. Colorado Division of Wildlife stocked the Parque de… June 15, 2017
Ray Harriman: Students have lost an energetic advocate Harrimandu1-i-syn Those students remember him as caring and supportive, and able to engage their interest because he was passionate about… June 15, 2017
Sanitation district: Taking another look at infrastructure costs is important du1-i-syn While some of them don’t remember high up-front investments for sewer services as a reason hotels have not located… June 15, 2017
Do you wonder where your letters went? du1-i-syn After a recent update to The-Journal.com, some letters to the editor – about 50 of them – languished in… June 15, 2017
Airport subsidies Essential Air Service program funding offers access, keeps small airports open June 12, 2017
Trump slump: Uneasy foreigners may spend travel budgets elsewhere Feeling unwelcome, uneasy foreigners may spend travel budgets elsewhere June 12, 2017
White Mesa: Remote location does not excuse radioactive spills Remote location does not excuse spills; residents deserve greater protections June 5, 2017
Grantham: Colorado legislators found creative, bipartisan ways to notch wins Colorado State Senate President Kevin Granthamdu1-i-syn Although the Republican-controlled Senate and Democrat-controlled House hit no grand slams during the session,… June 2, 2017
71st General Assembly: Legislative session touted as most production in years Legislative session touted as most productive and collaborative in years May 29, 2017