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| Town Council Focus: Reservoir River Ranch : Is a billion dollar gated community to become the new downtown? |
Glenn Walsh | 1/6/09 |
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| Town Council Preview : Consideration of pressing issues, perhaps, at Tuesday session... |
Glenn Walsh | 1/5/09 |
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| Oil & Gas Workshop Rescheduled : Free public workshop for citizens to learn about split-estate rights, federal leasing, and oil and gas development... |
Phyllis Wheaton | 1/2/09 |
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| Town Council Agenda for Tuesday : The meeting will also consider a replacement Councilor for the seat vacated by Angela Atkinson late last year... |
Special to the Post | 1/2/09 |
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| Three Durango Pertussis Cases : Other residents may have been exposed especially with so many holiday gatherings occurring... |
Jane Looney | 12/31/08 |
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| Numerous Elk Drown in Paonia Reservoir : "There really isn't anything we can do in that type of situation," Wenum said... |
Special to the Post | 12/31/08 |
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| New Treasurer Takes Her Vows : Diller was sworn in as County Treasurer yesterday at a brief ceremony in the Commissioners Chambers... |
Bill Hudson | 12/30/08 |
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| Low Morale Hits Forest Service : verson says the agency has become “pretty much demoralized and cowering in the shadows..." |
Laura Paskus | 12/30/08 |
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| Opinions & Editorials |
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| EDITORIAL: Our Town's Meaningless Comprehensive Plan : A Home Rule municipality like Pagosa Springs gets to make some of its own rules... |
Bill Hudson | 1/6/09 |
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| EDITORIAL: Geothermal Water Maneuvers, Part Eight : “It can scarcely be doubted that in the future years it will become a celebrated place of resort.” |
Bill Hudson | 1/5/09 |
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| EDITORIAL: Geothermal Water Maneuvers, Part Seven : I didn't ask these tourists specifically about their interest in fishing, or about their utilization of the hot springs... |
Bill Hudson | 1/2/09 |
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| OPINION: The Wild We Take for Granted : The grove had been allowed to remain as a bauble of green space within the surrounding mass of development... |
Alan Kesselheim | 1/2/09 |
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| OPINION: Message To Parents, Especially Fathers : Our Father will still see the vast majority of his children refuse his love and choose the broad way... |
Pat Sipperly | 12/31/08 |
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| EDITORIAL: Geothermal Water Maneuvers, Part Six : Q: Does the Town have any policy of how it will protect other users of the geothermal resources? |
Bill Hudson | 12/31/08 |
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| EDITORIAL: Geothermal Water Maneuvers, Part Five : “Businessmen hope resort will spur revitalization” says the 1981 newspaper article... |
Bill Hudson | 12/30/08 |
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| OPINION: Winter in Colorado : Exhausted as I was, I felt ready to tackle what I was exhausted from, again.... |
Cyndi Mitchell | 12/30/08 |
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| Business & Real Estate |
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| Getting Ourselves Free of Debt, Part Two : There is only one best way to pay off your debts and become debt-free in the shortest possible time frame... |
Lou Haines | 1/6/09 |
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| Chamber Candidate Roundup : Here are the Candidates’ official statements... |
Special to the Post | 1/6/09 |
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| 2008 Pagosa Real Estate Summary : Pagosa Springs actually performed better during 2008 than most of its neighbors... |
Mike Heraty | 1/5/09 |
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| Getting Ourselves Free of Debt, Part One : Einstein was once asked, “What is the most powerful force that you have encountered in your lifetime?” |
Lou Haines | 1/5/09 |
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| Bids Sought for Town Bridge Work : A mandatory pre-bid conference and inspection trip for prospective Bidders will be held... |
Special to the Post | 1/2/09 |
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| Springs Resort Sponsors 'Best Of' Contest : Residents and visitors are invited to submit photos, stories or illustrations of the Springs Resort... |
Travis Driscoll | 12/30/08 |
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| Leading Edge Class Upcoming : Fort Lewis College SBDC will provide a $100-reimbursement scholarship on the registration fee... |
Lois Higgins | 12/30/08 |
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| Wolf Creek Whiteout Means Special Deals in Pagosa : Wolf Creek Pass is closed... Let's play in Pagosa Springs! |
Autumn Daily | 12/23/08 |
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| Friends & Neighbors |
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| Community Center News : Remember you can come and play basketball at the center... |
Michelle Jamison | 1/6/09 |
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| Nurturing Program for Pagosa Springs Families : Parents and children meet together and separately and participate in activities to learn the skills... |
Lily Mondragon | 1/5/09 |
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| PET OF THE WEEK: Frank : Perfectly Behaved Gentleman—with a SMILE! |
Kathy Steventon | 1/2/09 |
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| 'Radiant Health' Arrives at Sisson Library : Local author writes vegetarian recipe book with health tips... |
Carole Howard & Library Staff | 12/31/08 |
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| Community Center News : Free programs, that’s what we are looking for... |
Michelle Jamison | 12/31/08 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Grace Church Event Attracts Over 400 : The Grace choir opened the program with “Come Emmanuel”, an invitation to the promised Messiah... |
Rick Artis & Pat Artis | 12/30/08 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: St. Lucia's Eve : St. Lucia wore a crown of evergreen with four candles in it, enabling her to light our way... |
Margaret Burkesmith | 12/29/08 |
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| Pi Beta Phi Potluck : Members collected food items for the food bank at the Community United Methodist Church... |
Carole Howard | 12/29/08 |
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| Arts & Entertainment |
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| Let's Dance Club Will 'Cha Cha' Tonight : Club has access to one of the biggest and best dance floors in the area... |
Phyllis Wheaton | 1/6/09 |
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| Artisan's Co-op Spotlight: Mona Adams : "I have thousands of dollars of material just sitting around; someday, I’ll find something for it..." |
Betty Slade | 1/5/09 |
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| Indian Cooking Class with Tess Challis : "Participants are always surprised by how much fun the classes are..." |
Special to the Post | 1/2/09 |
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| 2009 Ceramic and Printmaking Classes at SHY RABBIT : Educational workshops in ceramics, printmaking, and artist professional development are offered year round... |
Denise Coffee | 1/2/09 |
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| 'Small' Exhibit Continues at SHY RABBIT : Expansive exhibition continues through January 17, 2009, featuring nearly 100 finely crafted, original works... |
Denise Coffee | 12/31/08 |
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Durango Schedules 2009 Wine Event : Scenic mountain town to welcome more than 100 wineries at third annual wine festival...
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Indiana Reed | 12/31/08 |
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| Folk 'N Bluegrass Announces Additions to June Lineup : Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Expedition Quartet, and Jeff & Vida have all confirmed their performances... |
Special to the Post | 12/30/08 |
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| Upcoming Events at PSAC : The Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month during the Club year... |
Roxanne Schick | 12/30/08 |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| Skating Pond is Open, Christmas Tree Recycing Underway : Resurfacing will be scheduled for Monday and Thursday evenings... |
Tom Carosello | 1/6/09 |
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| Spending Quality Time in Durango : Durango Mountain Resort is a place that offers great recreational pursuits and quality family time... |
Liz Witte | 1/6/09 |
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| DOW Commissioners Schedule Gunnison Meeting : Two members of the Colorado Wildlife Commission will hold a public meeting Wednesday, January 14... |
Special to the Post | 1/5/09 |
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| Wolf Creek Passes Coveted 100 Inch Mark : Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort running a close second with almost 60 inches at the base... |
Special to the Post | 12/29/08 |
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| Michigan Man Fined for Poaching : Burt Vincent, of Jackson, Michigan, also faces a potential lifetime suspension of hunting and fishing privileges... |
Special to the Post | 12/24/08 |
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| January is Learn to Ski and Board Month in Colorado : Following are a few of the lesson packages Colorado resorts are offering this season... |
Jennifer Rudolph | 12/23/08 |
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| New DOW Easement Provides Hunter, Angler Access : An additional 4,800 acres of hunting and fishing terrain in Saguache County opens... |
Special to the Post | 12/23/08 |
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| Park and Recreation News : The skate pond at the River Center is open for the season... |
Tom Carosello | 12/19/08 |
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| Health & Environment |
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| LPEA To Offer Solar Thermal Rebates In 2009 : GEO approves $90,000 of new matching grants for residents and small businesses... |
Indiana Reed | 1/6/09 |
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| Curves Rolls Out Red Carpet for SilverSneakers Members : Local fitness club welcomes Healthways' SilverSneakers members at no cost... |
Special to the Post | 1/5/09 |
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| Chemical Pollution Making Males More Feminine? : Endocrine disrupting chemicals are everywhere these days... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 1/5/09 |
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| Homeschooling to Avoid Vaccinations? : At the heart of the matter is what is best for each individual child... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 1/2/09 |
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| Fight Skin Diseases with Inexpensive Treatments : Both eczema and psoriasis are potentially allergic conditions that can be triggered by environmental factors... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 12/31/08 |
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| OPINION: Unlikely Success of Roadless Rule : “The Bush administration has basically blown it,” says Craig Allin, professor of political science... |
Rob Inglis | 12/31/08 |
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| Winning the Measles Battle : Using 54,784 Latter-day Saint volunteers, the Church has contributed to measles campaigns in 28 countries... |
Special to the Post | 12/29/08 |
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| The Route to Obesity : This natural cause leads super tasters to indulge in healthier foods... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 12/23/08 |
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| Religion & Philosophy |
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| Dying in America, Part Three : When I arrived in Juneau, Alaska, during the last days of Bill Lampe's life on earth, I found a delightful sight... |
Bill Hudson | 1/6/09 |
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| Dying in America, Part Two : What would happen to Mom after Dad passes away? |
Bill Hudson | 1/5/09 |
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| Dying in America, Part One : What if the Africans are right? |
Bill Hudson | 1/2/09 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'Protest Songs' : John Grave will lead "Words and Music leading to Social Action" presentation... |
Special to the Post | 12/31/08 |
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| UU Considers 'Amazing Grace' : Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will close out 2008 with presentation based on a beloved song... |
Special to the Post | 12/24/08 |
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| Special Christmas Eve Service Presented by Grace in Pagosa : Preceding the message will be a special presentation of “The First Christmas: A Most Unusual Story”... |
Rick Artis | 12/23/08 |
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| 'American Church: Bond Slave to the IRS' : New book examines the decline of Christian morality and shows the way to redemption... |
Special to the Post | 12/22/08 |
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| UU to Share Musical Service : Featured artists to include John Graves, Nyla Newby, Doug & Anna Hershey, Julie Loar, Elizabeth Baldwin... |
Special to the Post | 12/19/08 |
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| Humor, Poetry, Fiction |
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| POEM: It Was Poetry : [The] situation with the police mirrors a sweeping trend in America... |
Cecil Touchon | 1/6/09 |
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| American Life in Poetry: ‘Gloves’ : An anthology edited by former poet laureate Ted Kooser |
José Angel Araguz | 12/29/08 |
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| POETRY: No Cruel Yule : Our feelings of hopefulness, joy and the like, are approaching a state of regression... |
A. John Graves | 12/22/08 |
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| HUMOR: What About Cloud Seeding? : Many of them expressed their disbelief, saying: “This is not possible — it cannot work!” |
Albert Schnell | 12/19/08 |
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| American Life in Poetry: Christmas Night : An anthology of American poetry edited by former poet laureate Ted Kooser |
Conrad Hilberry | 12/19/08 |
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| HUMOR: Women's Brains : Does that mean the emotions are actually “regulated,” or just that there are more of them? |
Louis Cannon | 12/15/08 |
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| American Life in Poetry: ‘Applied Geometry’ : A weekly anthology of American poetry edited by former poet laureate Ted Kooser |
Russell Libby | 12/12/08 |
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| HUMOR: My Constitutional Right to Drive Cars : I’m still not happy with the picture, even after we tried it ten times... |
Louis Cannon | 12/9/08 |
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