I was shocked by how little water a household actually needs to stay reasonably clean and nourished over a three-day period…
Closure Orders in Place for Pagosa Ranger District Roads
Motorized traffic is not allowed on roads identified in the closure order…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Been Working on the Railroad… All the Live-Long Day…
The song is about the men who rose up so early in the morn to build the railroads. And about Dinah…
Creede Repertory Theatre Announces 2027 Season
The season opens Memorial Day weekend and includes a beloved musical, a classic comedy, one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and a thought-provoking dark comedy…
How School Tax Measures Fared in Colorado Communities
Notable losses occurred in two of Colorado’s largest districts: Douglas County School District and Jeffco Public Schools…
Governor-Elect Announces Administrative Team
“My commitment to Coloradans was to hire the best-of-the-best so that my administration is ready to lead on day one…”
OPINION: What Can We Expect from Democratic Dominance in Colorado?
“Governor Polis was really hard to work with if you were trying to regulate Big Tech,” Mabrey said…
Colorado House Republicans Congratulate Newly Elected Democratic Leadership
It is important to remember that behind each of the House Republicans are thousands of Coloradans whose perspectives and beliefs deserve to be heard…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: ‘What Won’ and ‘What Lost’ in 2026
As I learned from exit polling, the vast majority of voters made up their minds long ago about who they would support at the ballot box…
Colorado Issues Disposal Guidelines for Flood Debris
Call before you haul: 970-398-6106, confirm acceptance before delivering, and take debris directly to the landfill, not a transfer station…
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Five
Down the street in the East End commercial district, loss of electricity and municipal water are still affecting businesses…
Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd Survives ‘Blue Tsunami’ in Colorado
The 3rd District stretches from the greater Pueblo area across the San Luis Valley and much of the Western Slope…
Colorado Parks, Recreation, Affected by Flooding
At this time, all Piedra River access at Navajo State Park is closed…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Woman with a Cigarette
It’s funny how you can look at a photo on the cover of a book, over the period of several days, and then suddenly notice the cigarette in the woman’s hand…
‘Winter Weather Wonder’ Program Scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13
Jessie Krebs, our guest speaker, will discuss “Handling winter emergencies and survival”…
Was Your Private Well Affected by Flooding?
Continue using a safe alternative water source until your laboratory results confirm your water is safe to drink…
Community Foundation Announces First Round of Flood Recovery Grants
The Foundation is continuing to work with local nonprofits and officials to help inform where these dollars will have the most impact…
LETTER: Pagosa Supports Pagosa
Local residents recently led a petition drive to request federal emergency funds for our county following the recent floods…
LETTER: Thank You to an Amazing Little Town
I’d also like to thank those employees that are coming in from near and far… Those going the extra mile to bring us fuel and food and supplies…