Opinion

Learn the truth about critical race theory

Critical race theory is a 50-year-old academic concept. The core idea is that race is a social construct and racial inequality and racism are not primarily the product of individual bias or...

Playing roulette with COVID-19 is too dangerous

You may have heard the term “Russian roulette.” It describes a dangerous game played with a revolver. The game proceeds as follows. You empty the revolver barrel of all but one live bullet. ...

Defining fascism, anti-fascism

I’ve heard a few prominent themes in community feedback to my protests, “Go Home!” being one of them. It’s true, I’m not from here. I’ve lived in seven of the United States of America and ha...

Nip felonious behavior in the bud

Montezuma County is truly a destination location, and for the 26,000 or so of us privileged to call it “home,” an oasis of calm in the midst of a frightening national crime explosion. Unfort...

Veteran of WWII Battle of Okinawa celebrates 96 years

Summit Lake’s Joe Konyndyk celebrated his 96th birthday on June 23, thanks to his son and daughter-in-law, with cake and ice cream. There were several former members from the Summit Lake Chu...

For Pets’ Sake in Cortez, Dolores areas needs support

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s annual membership drive is happening right now and we need your support. Celebrating 37 years of service, we have managed to keep going in the face of a pande...

Trump set America, the world back

The Pacific Northwest, the West Coast and all of the East Coast have been suffering 100-plus-degree heatwaves, and record heat in places that no one ever thought possible, like Portland, Mon...

County commissioners haven’t done their homework on charities

Our Montezuma County Commissioners are failing in the homework arena. They have been acting to effectively block local charities from obtaining grant funds to undertake economic development,...

Don’t feed fears of bats, pest controllers extraordinaire

I read with interest the fear that is about to explode over bats. If you are bitten by a bat, it is because you are handling them in a irresponsible manner. I lived in Austin, Texas, for 20...

Boebert’s ‘No’ votes make no sense

If one was on the subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, why would one cast a vote against the Protecting Indian Tribes From Scams Act? Why would one vote against the Car...

Reader notes lack of coverage of parade

Wasn't that Ute Mountain Rodeo Parade awesome? I saw the community come out to enjoy a longtime traditional event, an event I grew up with. I was so pleased to see the participants in the pa...

Mayor, City of Cortez workers deserve praise for kindness

I wanted to publicly thank Mayor Mike Lavey and his city of Cortez team for their recent vigilance and kindness. Since I moved to Cortez in February 2019, I have observed and silently thank...
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