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Category Archives: Election
Romney’s positions are proof of quantum physics
By Tim Cooper A Parallel Universe News Service – Stanford University’s professor of theoretical physics Tyme Cangeru declared today that the models produced by the application of “string theory”, the overarching mathematical explanation of the universe, to the latest poll … Continue reading
Published in Election
High school doesn’t deserve tax increase
Voting is such an earned right, and we all have our opinions, but I have huge concerns regarding the 3B on the ballot concerning our communities need for a new high school. First of all, RE 1 School District’s graduation … Continue reading
Published in Election
Amendment 64, will reason or blind conservatism prevail?
By Travis Kelly Up for our vote in November here in Colorado, Amendment 64 would do two immensely sane and beneficial things: 1. Re-legalize marijuana and regulate it just like alcohol. 2. Make the growing of industrial hemp crops legal … Continue reading
Sal Pace is a man of moderate world view
You know it is a topsy turvy world when your congressman • Votes to deeply defund government support for those who need help the most and protect largesse for those who need it the least. Like slashing prenatal and childhood … Continue reading
Published in Election
A rational argument why conservatives should vote for Sal Pace
If there’s one thing Congress has proven in the last four years it’s that it can’t get anything done. Our political system has become an unmanageable log jam thanks in large part to an unwillingness on the conservative side of … Continue reading
Published in Election
Citizens of Cortez initiate city-council recall
Related To recall or not By Dan Porter A committee of concerned Cortez residents has initiated a recall of five city council members which includes Betty Swank, Donna Foster, Matt Keefauver, Robert Rime and Mayor Dan Porter. The committee … Continue reading
Published in December 2010, Election
Voters say yes to the GOP, no to ballot issues
Nov. 2 was a good night for Republicans in Montezuma County. Voters favored every Republican candidate on the ballot, locally or statewide, and Republicans won the only three contested races in the county. Cortez Police Sgt. Dennis Spruell realized a … Continue reading
Published in Election, November 2010
Salazar: 3rd District needs a moderate
Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District spans 54,100 square miles and a diverse population that includes blue-collar Democrats in Pueblo, staunch conservatives on the Western Slope, and a large number of independents. John Salazar believes he’s the right person to … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2010
Tipton touts free-market solutions
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. . . . For Cortez businessman Scott Tipton, his second run for Congress has a certain ring of familiarity. His opponent, incumbent Rep. John Salazar, is the same as in … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2010
Whitehead: Set priorities for budget
It’s time to prioritize with an eye to getting lean and mean, says Sen. Bruce Whitehead. Whitehead, a civil engineer and water guru, aims to continue as senator in District 6, the seat to which he was appointed in … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2010
Roberts calls for across-the-board cuts
The Legislature needs to act immediately to deal with Colorado’s budget crisis, Rep. Ellen Roberts says. Roberts, a Durango attorney and House District 59’s representative since 2006, hopes to unseat Bruce Whitehead in Senate District 6. Colorado’s budget shortfall could … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2010
Myers seeks stability, focus for office
District Attorney Mac Myers sees the recent history of the prosecutor’s office in the 22nd Judicial District as troubling and, if elected to a full term in November, plans to continue on a path toward what he believes are … Continue reading
Published in Election, September 2010
Wasley pledges to live within DA’s budget
Russell Wasley knows the resources of the 22nd Judicial District are limited. So, as the Republican candidate for district attorney, he is promising to focus on several types of offender if elected: repeat criminals, meth dealers, violent criminals, and … Continue reading
Published in Election, September 2010
Challenging tradition: Women seek the Navajo presidency
Navajo Mountain in Arizona emerges as a symbol of beauty and tradition resting on the northern horizon of the Navajo Nation like an indigo ship at sea: graceful, mysterious and remote. It is a two-hour drive from Kayenta and three … Continue reading
Hart emphasizes commitment to community
The two Republican candidates for Montezuma County sheriff in the Aug. 10 primary have quite a bit in common: Both have more than two decades of law-enforcement experience, both advocate the fair and impartial enforcement of our laws, both have … Continue reading
Meet the new boss: Election results from around the region
The night of Nov. 4, the weather turned cold suddenly across much of the Four Corners area. Wags quipped that it was hell freezing over — because a black man had actually been elected president of the United States. On … Continue reading
Published in Election, November 2008
Young calls for planning, vision in county
Related stories Hughes concerned about land-use regulations Koppenhafer advocates fair code enforcement Planning – whether it be for land use, oil and gas development, economic development or roads – is the key to a bright future for Montezuma County, … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
Wilson proud of his record as DA
Related story Myers calls for fewer felony plea bargains When Jim Wilson, incumbent candidate for district attorney, talks about crime, his enthusiasm for public service and dedication to enforcing the law are undeniable.After a four-year term as DA, Wilson … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
Myers calls for fewer felony plea bargains
Related stories Wilson proud of his record as DA District attorney candidate Mac Myers has a professional, self-assured manner, a trait earned through years of experience in the courtroom and an obvious love of the law. Between 1996 … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
Koppenhafer advocates fair code enforcement
Related stories Hughes concerned about land-use regulations Young calls for planning, vision in county Gerald Koppenhafer knows there are flaws in Montezuma County’s landuse code. But he doesn’t believe they are fatal ones. “As far as the land-use … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
Hughes concerned about land-use regulations
Related stories Koppenhafer advocates fair code enforcement Young calls for planning, vision in county A few years ago, Alfred Hughes would not have imagined he would be running to be a Montezuma County commissioner. But that was before a … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
Better communication is theme for Blackburn
Related story Rule is proud of board service, hiring choice When Fred Blackburn decided to run for county commissioner, he thought land-use planning would be his main issue. But he changed his mind. “Before you plan, you … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2008
It was politics as usual, except for Obama
” . . . if we set our compass true, we will reach our destination – not merely victory for our party, but renewal for our nation.” – Sen. Edward Kennedy For reasons probably better left unexplored, I have been … Continue reading
Published in Election, September 2008
Action outside the convention proves lively
“What a field day for the heat, a thousand people in the street. Singing songs and carrying signs, mostly say hooray for our side.” – Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth,” the classic ’60s protest song, came to mind during … Continue reading
Published in Election, September 2008
Being there: There’s nothing quite like a national political convention
Do political conventions have any real reason to exist? Probably not, as was demonstrated by the Republicans this month, when they scaled back their convention because Hurricane Gustav was hitting the Gulf Coast. The parties’ candidates are chosen during primaries … Continue reading
Published in Election, September 2008
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: Cardboard clutter they may be, but signs are effective – and protected
Voting takes place in secret, but campaigning is done as publicly as possible. In the past month, political signs have been sprouting throughout the area. And as the signs pop up, so do rumors of vandalism and theft, charges of … Continue reading
Published in August 2008, Election
Rule is proud of board service, hiring choices
Related story Wilkin wants more planning, land-use guidelines If you think Montezuma County needs radical changes, don’t look to Larrie Rule to bring them about. While the incumbent commissioner believes the county has its fair share of problems and … Continue reading
A counterpoint to my opponent’s assertions
The Nov. 7 General Election is quickly approaching and I want to take this opportunity to address comments made by my opponent, Sam Sparks, in his Oct. 7 candidate column in the Cortez Journal. My opponent stated his campaign planks: … Continue reading
Published in Election, November 2006
Protection vs. private property rights: Building codes spark debates
Imagine you are a newcomer to Montezuma County. You buy a beautiful piece of land. You hire a local builder to construct your architectdesigned dream home. You move in. A hairline crack in the living-room floor begins to widen. Inches. … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Welch cites experience with county, promises good service
Karen Welch, Democratic candidate for Montezuma County treasurer, was asked to write about her qualifications for the office. I’m Karen Welch, candidate for Montezuma County treasurer. I’d like to take a few minutes to let you know why I believe … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Sparks: Boost drug enforcement, animal control
Sheriff’s candidate Sam Sparks has encountered a few major pitfalls along the campaign trail, but he emphatically declares he’s still in the running. Despite pending charges of animal cruelty, and a recent suspension from his job as a Mancos deputy … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Political gadfly Larson seeks commission seat
An outspoken political gadfly decided to go all the way last spring, throwing himself and his considerable energy into a quest for a seat on the Montezuma County commission after no other Democrat stepped forward to seek the nomination. Galen … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Mill-levy hike would aid curriculum, teachers
School Superintendent Stacy Houser agrees with the tax foes who say that throwing money at problems doesn’t solve them. What he wants to do with a proposed mill-levy increase for School District Re-1 is not to throw the money at … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Lovejoy touts economic development for Navajos
Lynda Lovejoy might just become the first female president of the Navajo Nation. Her candidacy — and her surprising second-place finish in the Aug. 8 primary — have certainly piqued the interest of observers. Incumbent Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2006
Republican treasurer’s candidates give views
Dyess, chief deputy public trustee, uses common-sense approach My name is Sherry Dyess. I am a candidate for Montezuma County treasurer. I am originally from Monticello, Utah, where my parents, Madge and Roy Miller, homesteaded a farm. I have lived … Continue reading
Wallace says deputies solving more cases
Conner promises to boost morale in sheriff’s office Montezuma County Sheriff Gerald Wallace believes he knows why the county commission chose him 2-1 to succeed former Sheriff Joey Chavez a year and a half ago — even though Chavez, who … Continue reading
Findley touts experience, accomplishments
Montezuma County Commissioner Dewayne Findley takes pride in his work and would like to keep his job for another four years. The chairman of the Montezuma County Commission is running for a second term, but faces opposition from within his … Continue reading
Chappell promotes roads, economy, communication
Montezuma County commission candidate Steve Chappell didn’t mince words when asked what he’d have done differently over the past four years than incumbent Commissioner Dewayne Findley, his opponent in the Republican primary this August. “Communication between the county and the … Continue reading
John Salazar: A moderate in the Third District
John Salazar, a state legislator and San Luis Valley potato-seed farmer, was elected Nov. 2 to replace Scott McInnis as U.S. representative for the sprawling Third Congressional District, which includes Pueblo and much of the Western Slope. Salazar and his … Continue reading
Published in December 2004, Election
Mancos vet wants tougher penalties in land-use code
Gerald Koppenhafer, a Republican, is running for the county commission in District 3, the Mancos district. His opponent is independent Kerry O’Brien. Koppenhafer is a veterinarian. He served on the 12-member working group that created the county’s land-use plan, including … Continue reading
Published in Election, October 2004
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