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Straight from the experts, Southwest Colorado’s most important projects and pressing issues

Now that the legislative session is over, my weeks have filled up with visits around the district and meetings with constituents. First, I want to give a huge thanks to the League of Women ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Minority Leader Simpson

A legislative leader certain to command respect in his new and significant role

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Proud to be an American

On Saturday, on the streets of Cortez, many local residents came together to exercise their constitutional right of peaceful protest. Old friends, neighbors and relatives lined Main Street w...

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Public Media

Public funding under threat – rural and tribal stations will be impacted most “I never wake up in the morning thinking, ‘I might sue the President of the United States today,’” said KSUT Exe...

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Make Goodman Point Great Again

Following the recent events here at Goodman Point, I believe that the time has come for us to rise up and take control of our destinies. Under the banner of “Make Goodman Point Great Again!”...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote Doug Sparks for EEA Board

Empire Electric Association’s members should seriously consider voting for Doug Sparks to represent District 1 in the June 19 Annual Meeting. It was my privilege to work with Doug for a majo...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Sowing fear, not safety

ICE actions are suspicious and continue to undermine Americans’ support for others

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Everyone in the U.S. is due process

A recent letter to the editor from Max Clark (Journal, May 21) solicited views regarding present deportation practices and their constitutionality. For this liberal, it’s those long flights ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vets deserve support, no matter your politics

Friday, June 6, was the 81st anniversary of D-Day. The day gallant men stormed the beaches of Normandy against Germany’s dug in massive firepower. We veterans thought it was a good day to p...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Working for public lands that support real people, places and livelihoods

June is Great Outdoors Month – a time when families across the country head outside to enjoy the rivers, mountains and open spaces that define the American West. In Colorado’s 3rd District, ...

DATE: Jun 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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