http://www.cortezjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3Dopinion"> Opinion en-us http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/OPINION01/130529899/-1/opinion&source=RSS Competing values will drive the decision on where and whether to build a new Cortez city hall.The building currently housing most of the city offices is crowded and convoluted. Unlike the City Service Center in the industrial park on Lebanon Road, the Main Street space isnx2019t particularly conducive to accomplishing city business. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/OPINION01/130529899/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529891/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorI just want to say thank you and best of luck to our sheriff, Dennis Spruell, for standing up to our governor. Thank God Dennis Spruell has the gumption to stand up and protect our Second Amendment rights.Carol A. StepeDolores Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529891/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion03/130529896/-1/opinion&source=RSS Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion03/130529896/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529897/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorOnce again, thanks, Sheriff Spruell, for standing up for the law-abiding gun owners of Montezuma County and Colorado. I am very proud we have you as our sheriff.Kelly EllisDolores Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529897/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529898/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorOur forefathers did an awesome job of developing a document that was applicable for their time and would support our way of government for many years. They didnx2019t say we couldnx2019t make some laws and regulations to deal with things that were invented in the future. A reader pointed out that many guns can be... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529898/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529900/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorAs Christians, we must comment on your front page May 7 article regarding the countyx2019s first civil union.In Genesis 223-24, God says marriage was instituted by God as a relationship between a man and a woman. The government nor secular society does not have the power or authority to change... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130523/Opinion02/130529900/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130522/Opinion03/130529934/-1/opinion&source=RSS Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130522/Opinion03/130529934/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130521/Opinion03/130529952/-1/opinion&source=RSS Tue, 21 May 2013 14:16:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130521/Opinion03/130529952/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/OPINION/130529963/-1/opinion&source=RSS Mesa Verde National Park is a treasure trove of archaeological and natural resources, abounding with sites and artifacts that divulge a rich history of the regionx2019s former inhabitants. Until recently, though, it was easy to drive by the landmark without a hint of what lay up the parkx2019s entrance road. With the opening of the... Tue, 21 May 2013 07:26:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/OPINION/130529963/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529968/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorSince the Supreme Court has already ruled that the Second Amendment does not protect an individualx2019s right to have a firearm which does not have a military value, I think that Tom Townley is a prime example of someone who is twisting and corrupting our Constitution by saying that people do not have the right to... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529968/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529969/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorI 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 causes episodes that can be dangerous to him is being told he can no longer live in a little trailer in the backyard of a very compassionate,... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529969/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529970/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorConquistador 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 legalsafety issue. Has there been an incident? The City owes the golf course users a thorough explanation of the reasoning behind this change of... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529970/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529971/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorThe 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 calling it a democracy? Muriel SluyterDolores Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529971/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529972/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorThis letter is in response to your front page article on Tuesday, May 7, titled x201cOfficially united.x201d It never ceases to amaze me how liberal the Cortez Journal has become, considering this is a conservative community. Ix2019m remembering the election results for Montezuma County x2014 Romney 62... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529972/-1/opinion&source=RSS http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529973/-1/opinion&source=RSS EditorI 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 Jacket community x2014 all of which would be a thing of the past if McMullenx2019s hideous plans were to be accomplished. What kind of... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EST http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130520/Opinion02/130529973/-1/opinion&source=RSS