After around 130 homes were evacuated between the Weber and Roatcap Fires in Montezuma County last year, the concern about fellow residents starting fires is well founded. But you may put yourself at ...

Organizers of the Durango Kennel Club Dog Show, held over the weekend at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, reported low attendance this year. But a good time was still had by attendees and ...

Editor: Since the Supreme Court has already ruled that the Second Amendment does not protect an individual’s right to have a firearm which does not have a military value, I think that Tom...

Editor: I had a situation brought to my attention today that absolutely sickens me, proving once again government has no compassion. An elderly veteran, who has an illness that c...

Editor: Conquistador Golf Course is no longer providing drinking water at various locations on the course. This is a city decision, not from the pro shop. The vague explanation is of a lega...

Editor: The reason we have a representative republic is because a democracy is really only two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for dinner. Remember that one? So, could we please stop ca...

Editor: This letter is in response to your front page article on Tuesday, May 7, titled “Officially united.” It never ceases to amaze me how liberal the Cortez Journal has become, consideri...

Editor: I read the story of the proposed plans for Yellow Jacket by Texan Jerry McMullen with absolute horror. Bucolic, peaceful, rural, historical, beautiful do indeed describe the Yellow ...

Editor: I have written once before and rather recently concerning this issue and feel compelled to do so again after reading in Friday’s Journal that city council continues to consider site...