I find myself in an awkward position, this election season. I wear a number of hats, here in my little hometown of Pagosa Springs…
EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part One
Two proposed development projects appear on the Town of Pagosa Springs Planning Commission agenda for tonight, Tuesday, September 8…
THEATRE: A First Look at Thingamajig’s Fall/Winter Season
Thingamajig’s season opens with ‘The Shark Is Broken’, running October 9 through November 15…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony Moves to Switzerland
The ‘Biomechanics Prize’ went to Matilda Brindle, Catherine Talbot, and Stuart West for devising a more precise definition of kissing in ants, birds, polar bears, and humans…
‘The Golden Fox Paradox’ Brings Immersive Theater to Mancos, Colorado
A vintage Silverton school bus is being transformed. A little red cottage beside the river is waiting. Artists are building installations in unexpected places…
LETTER: More Information Needed Before School Bond Vote
The editorial series also reports that the $79.9 million is an estimate and is not based on any architectural or engineering drawings…
Labor Unions are Growing, but ‘Where’ Depends on State Politics
Last year, the nation added more than 400,000 union members — the largest annual growth since 2008…
OPINION: Israel’s Strategic Delusion
A sustainable future cannot be built on the expectation that one side will vanish…
EDITORIAL: Thinking About the School Bond Measure, Part Three
So, according to my pocket calculator, I would personally pay an additional property tax — if the proposed bonded debt is approved by voters — of $512 per year…
A Magical Masquerade Ball Will Feature Music, Dining, Dancing, Costume Contest
Every gown twirled and every mask worn on September 26 will be doing double duty: creating an unforgettable night out… and quietly funding a year of support…
READY, FIRE, AIM: War? What War?
I thought… for a minute there… that the U.S. was at war with Iran…
Vets, Rotary Club Hosting Free Pancake Breakfasts, Sept. 12 & 13
Come out and meet those who serve and enjoy pancakes with the community…
OPINION: Increasing Bear Attacks in Colorado are Climate Driven
“What we’re seeing are the unprecedented impacts of climate change right now on the environment, and bear behaviors reflecting that…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was just under 6% at the beginning of the year, and now it’s up to 6.89%…
ESSAY: Wrestling with Wendell Berry’s Legacy
“Even when they quote him reverently, the whole world hates Wendell Berry, because so few actually live the way he calls for…”
New Driving Laws for 2027 Will Target Teen Safety
The law provides new motorists with a thorough understanding of defensive driving, right-of-way rules, and road risks before they ever take the driver’s seat…
Colorado High School Students Particpate in Statewide Walkout to Protest ICE
“What ICE is doing is just unconstitutional, unlawful. It’s inhumane, and I just don’t want to sit back and just watch it happen…”
EDITORIAL: Thinking About the School Bond Measure, Part Two
“…AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED BY UP TO $6,700,000 ANNUALLY TO REPAY THIS DEBT…”
HIGHWAY 160 UPDATE: Week of Sept. 8-12
Crews will begin traffic pattern changes after the Labor Day holiday. Motorists need to slow down and be on the lookout for traffic shifts…