Running under overcast skies on a course known for its large hill and stunning views of Mesa Verde, Dolores teammates Philip Hufman and Brennan Hite finished first and second, respectively, at the Anc...

Having served our southwest Colorado community as an elected official for many years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the recent devolution of our nation’s political discourse. I’ve spent my entire caree...

On Thursday, Cortez City Hall will host Montezuma County’s only scheduled candidate forum for state races in the November election. State Sen. Don Coram, a Republican, faces Democratic ch...

I find it difficult not to be heartbroken over what’s happening to my beautiful state. This summer saw the 20 largest wildfires in Colorado’s history. Beetles are killing our forests. Ranchers and far...

In response to a mean-spirited letter I saw in Here is an anecdote my sister shared with me a while back. Her daughter, who worked in Anchorage, Alaska, at the time, with her co-workers decided to g...

I am writing about the congressional race between Diane Mitsch Bush and Scott Tipton. I am voting for Ms. Bush for many reasons. First, we need to have a more balanced representation in Con...

State Sen. Don Coram is a different breed of politician. And we wish there were more like him. Not wedded to party doctrine, Coram keeps his interests in Denver aligned with those of the p...