One of the most anticipated historic railroad events of the year will take place August 21-29, 2021…
Month: August 2021
EDITORIAL: School Board Hears About Mask Policy… and Housing… Part Three
As I see it, the arguments coming from the opponents of mask-wearing fell into three general categories…
Disappointing ‘CMAS’ Scores for Colorado Students in 2021, Part Two
“School districts already have a good plan. They were not waiting around for this data to come out…”
Pagosa Springs ‘Urban Renewal Authority’ to Host Listening Sessions This Week
Consultants from Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), a Durango-based planning and design firm, will help guide the listening sessions…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Voracious Vegetable Eater
It’s truly a mysterious world, for me at least, and maybe also for other Daily Post readers who, like me, have been careful to avoid the green-colored Froot Loops…
‘Historic Win’ by Children’s Health Defense in Case Against FCC on Safety Guidelines for 5G and Wireless
“The FCC will finally have to confront the immense suffering that has already been caused by the FCC’s and FDA’s unprecedented fecklessness…”
Long-delayed Census Data Released, Setting Up Colorado Redistricting Sprint
The preliminary state legislative maps, in particular, have drawn criticism from prominent Black and Latino Coloradans, who say that the proposed maps dilute the electoral power of people of color…
OPEN LETTER: UCHealth Employees Question Mandated Vaccine
We absolutely support the rights of people to choose the COVID EUA injection for themselves. But in return, we should have equal rights to choose not to receive the injection…
Sen. Bennet Surveys Damage to I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon
“This iconic canyon is a critical transportation corridor that connects Colorado from east to west. It’s vital for our economy and way of life…”
Disappointing ‘CMAS’ Scores for Colorado Students in 2021, Part One
Fewer Colorado students took state tests in the spring of 2021, but results show those who did were less likely to meet expectations…
EDITORIAL: School Board Hears About Mask Policy… and Housing… Part Two
The audience members who came to testify apparently arrived with the assumption… that the School District would be requiring masks?
Four Corners Folk Festival Will Require COVID Vaccination or Negative Test
Refunds will be granted as a result of this new health screening policy until August 23…
Colorado Bears Now Binging for Winter
Living with wildlife is a benefit to living in Colorado, and it’s up to all of us to take small steps that can save a bear’s life…
Family Fun at the 2021 San Luis Valley Potato Festival, Set for September 11
Start your day with the 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5K or join our Executive Director, Jim Ehrlich on a free Agricultural Tour…
Governor Announces ‘Free Weekly Testing’ for All K-12 Schools
“If you are eligible to get the vaccine, I encourage you not to wait another day, get the lifesaving, free vaccine as soon as you can…”
‘Meals on Wheels’ Program Seeking Volunteers
This program is vitally important because many seniors have little to no access to nutritious meals…
EDITORIAL: School Board Hears About Mask Policy… and Housing… Part One
The next question asked about masking intentions, for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Are parents planning to send their kids to school with masks? 62% said ‘No’…
OPINION: America’s Eviction Mess, Part Two
“The vast majority of nonpayment cases are resolved through late payment, forgiveness, or negotiation,” Furth observed on Twitter…