“There is a sense of community in our smaller, rural counties that we’re all kind of looking out for each other…”
Month: January 2021
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Four
Our state and federal governments are fond of handing out grants to help communities build government projects — but they don’t hand out money for operating and maintaining those grant-funded projects…
Colorado Vaccinations, by the Numbers
Earlier this week, Governor Polis was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herhily to provide an update on Colorado’s vaccine distribution efforts…
TROOPER TIPS: A Rather Blustery Drive
As Winnie the Pooh stated. “It undoubtably looks like a rather blustery day.” As that silly old bear stated so many years ago, it still rings true…
National Fire Fighters Safety Symposium to be Held Online
“The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation relies on strong collaborative relationships to assist us in accomplishing our mission…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Three
Read Part One Russia refused to go along with OPEC’s proposal to rescue the coronavirus-battered oil market by further cutting production at a meeting in Vienna on Friday. The standoff left the oil industry shell-shocked and sparked a 10% plunge in oil prices Friday. Crude oil was already stuck in a bear market because of READ MORE
Tracking the ‘Winter Games’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
The student who accumulates the most Winter Fitness Minutes during the PPOS Winter Games will get their name engraved on a hand-made perpetual plaque…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Shame of Dirty Clothes
My clothes hamper is nearly full, suggesting a trip to the laundromat this week. Something I’m not looking forward to, on account of the snow and the state of my car’s tires…
Vaccinated Colorado Teachers Won’t Have to Quarantine, Governor Says
“We want to make sure that even if there is another spike, we can maintain in-person learning…”
HMPRESENTLY: Are We Actually Talking About Deferred Maintenance?
When it comes to spending money, I’m cautious. And that’s okay, I’ve always believed. But I was overdoing it, I discovered…
OPINION: President Biden Endorses the ’30×30′ Initiative
“The President’s executive order also places racial and economic equity at the forefront of America’s conservation plan…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Two
Read Part One O lady with your legs so fine, O stranger at your wheel, You are locked into your suffering, and your pleasures are the seal… — Stories of the Street, by Leonard Cohen Minus 20 degrees this morning at our house in downtown Pagosa. My daughter’s almost-new car had trouble starting, due to READ MORE
ON EDGE: Friendship as a Mental-Health Safety Net
The pair has been wondering lately if they’re crazier than most people, or if they’re just more open about it. Yes, they agree, to both questions…
ESSAY: Harriet, Ben and Andrew… in Our Wallets
The proposal will place the hero of “Underground Railroad” fame on the face of the $20 bill, while Andrew Jackson’s portrait will be moved to the back …
Colorado Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
Beginning February 1, hours will extend to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new toll-free number is 1-877-CO VAX CO…
Colorado’s Senate Committee Convenes Roundtable of Agriculture Experts
Sen. Kerry Donovan was joined by a group of leaders and scientists from Colorado State University to discuss the current state of Colorado’s agriculture industry…
Ready to Comment on Colorado’s 2021-2022 Budget?
The six-member Joint Budget Committee writes the state budget, which later in the legislative session lawmakers in the House and Senate must approve…
$15 Minimum Wage Introduced in US Senate
“I’ve heard time and again from Coloradans who are working as hard as they can, but still can’t afford some combination of housing, health care, child care…”