With the increased property valuations, Archuleta County taxpayers will probably foot about 63% of the school funding next year. That’s a 26% increase…
Month: June 2023
Growth of Colorado Economy Predicted to Slow
OSPB staff said in their presentation that “tightening financial conditions are expected to lower consumer and labor demand further than anticipated in March…”
Governor Polis Vetoes Measure Limiting ‘Executive Sessions’ Lawsuits
“I am concerned that the provisions of HB 23-1259 may act as an impediment to legitimate challenges to open meetings…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Fashionable Relationship with Plastic
I know. Most of us probably don’t think of our clothing as plastic. Here’s a quote from a documentary produced by Patagonia…
Announcement of Parking Prohibitions for July 4th Parade
The Pagosa Springs Police Department has announced that all on-street parking is strictly prohibited along the designated parade route…
Colorado Extends Access to Free Therapy for Youth
“We know there are many barriers that keep youth from receiving mental health care, including stigma, cost, and location…”
HMPRESENTLY: Comparing Demographic Cohorts’ Lingo
So, let’s say you’re in the Gen X cohort. You were born between 1965 and 1980. Would ‘feh’ be familiar to you?
Announcements from The New Thought Center
We are open to new ideas, classes, playshops, tours, and growing our community in a bigger way to serve our community…
EDITORIAL: Town Manager Andrea Phillips Submits Her Resignation
“I anticipate my last day with the Town of Pagosa Springs to be August 4, 2023. Following that, I anticipate spending more time caring for family in Tucson, AZ and moving back to Mancos, CO…”
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part Four
A 60% increase in Pagosa Springs property taxes will mean a great deal to many property owners and renters. It will mean nothing at all to the funding of our local public schools…
OPINION: ‘Dobbs’ Has Been a Legal Disaster
A year ago, the Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to get an abortion. At least in Colorado, medical science and sanity still prevails…
HMPRESENTLY: Don’t Get Cute With Us
But differentiating politicians’ words from their actions, might tell a rather different story…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Problem with Hydrogen
Of course, most of us are already pumping a highly explosive liquid into our automobile tanks, called “gasoline”…
‘Rhetoric’ vs ‘Reality’ Regarding BLM Proposed Public Lands Rule
Reality: The oil and gas industry has abandoned thousands of oil and gas wells on federal lands without reclaiming them…
Get to Know Town Council Member Leonard Martinez
“Still, the deep personal relationships with family and friends were what I learned to value in Pagosa…”
FILM: ‘For the Love of Life’ Available Online This Thursday
The film will be followed by a conversation with David and Audrey…
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part Three
Unfortunately, the County does not provide us with any facts, or any reasons why we might vote “Yes”… or “No”…
At Least 1.7 Million Americans Use Health Sharing Arrangements, Despite Lack of Protections
Sharing plans do not guarantee payment for health services and are not held to the same standards and consumer protections as health insurance plans…
Online ‘Auction for the Animals’ Now in Progress, Through June 26
Virtual auction attendees can bid on hundreds of incredible items including jewelry, art, home goods, outdoor gear, gift baskets, Cumbre Toltec railroad train passes, dog sledding…