If any Mountain West town is being loved to death, Pagosa certainly seems to fit the bill…
Month: May 2023
HMPRESENTLY: I’ll Get Back to You On That…
I’m watching TV, because thinking about all the serious things, I can’t get to sleep… and, on the telly, as the British also say, there’s an old Seinfeld show…
Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs Awards $22,000 to Graduating Seniors
The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club also congratulates the entire class of 2023 and wishes each of them success in their future endeavors…
Stargazers Astronomy Club to Meet June 1
There will be a social hour starting at 6pm with coffee/tea and treats. You can bring something to share if you would like
San Juan Rangers Recruitment Meeting Tomorrow
Our volunteers provide security, traffic and crowd control for local for-profit and nonprofit events…
LETTER: Open Letter to the Archuleta County Assessor
I have submitted our personal property valuation protest with your office….
EDITORIAL: Schools of Choice, and the Cost Thereof, Part Two
When Governor Jared Folis ordered schools closed in March 2020, teachers and administrators scrambled to set up systems for online instruction…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Man Who Pays the Bills in Washington DC
Reportedly, some Republicans in Congress have been telling Dave that he could start paying only certain bills…
Colorado Panel Will Decide Which Medicine to Make Affordable
The pharmaceutical industry has pushed back against the concept of payment limits, warning that drugmakers could pull out of states that set payment limits…
Storyteller Kathy Santopietro Appearing June 17
Santopietro has shared traditional stories in a variety of adult venues for over 28 years…
OPINION: U.S. Supreme Court Guts Clean Water Act Protections
Siding with polluters, the Supreme Court turned back the clock 50 years gutting Clean Water Act protections for communities, fish, and wildlife…
States See Record Low Unemployment Across the U.S.
Twenty states, including Colorado, reported an unemployment rate under 3% in April, while 15 states saw record lows…
Larimer County Passes Resolution for Improved Medicare for All
“People can enjoy a higher quality of life when they’re not having to deal with illnesses or disease…”
Actors Now in Rehearsal for Thingamajig’s Summer Season
Five of the 14 professional actors performing this summer are much-admired favorites with local and out-of-town audiences from previous performances at Thingamajig…
EDITORIAL: Schools of Choice, and the Cost Thereof, Part One
The Wednesday, May 17, meeting of the PPOS Board of Directors was a bit unusual, in that it marked the final meeting for Board President Ursala Hudson…
As Water Levels Drop, Risk of Increased Arsenic Levels
When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said…
OPINION: Not All Vacation Rentals are Created Equal
RABBU is a free and useful on-line tool for reviewing the historical performance of STR markets, including in Pagosa Springs…
EDITORIAL: Fear of Filing
I asked both writers if they would be willing to share their concerns and ideas with Daily Post readers…