The Republican Party renounced the principles of true republicanism a long time ago…
Month: February 2025
Learn About CDOT’s Highway 160 Reconstruction Project This Thursday, Feb. 27
“Over the past year and a half, CDOT has worked with and listened to the community as this project has moved forward…”
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Three
I had not heard of HB24-1172, prior to Ms. Lashbrooke’s January 7 presentation. It was signed into Colorado law by Governor Jared Polis last June…
Proposed Colorado Bill Would Cut Restaurant Worker Wages
Members of the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee voted 11-2 in favor of House Bill 25-1208 on Thursday night…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Seven Things to Cut from Your Budget When You Lose Your Job
Contact your creditors. The ones who loaned you money. (I’m not talking about your brother or your father)…
BIG PIVOTS: Putting Lauren Boebert in Perspective
A Democrat and a Republican share their views of the Trump presidency, Colorado’s political shift, and other topics at the Colorado Water Congress…
Training, Hiring Events in March, April
If you have thought of obtaining a new skill in some of the up-and-coming industries, there is no better time…
Senator Bennet Introduces Budget Resolution Amendments on Public Lands, Ukraine, Rural Health
“Senate Republicans have made it clear they are willing to turn their backs on hard-working Americans in order to cut taxes for the wealthiest…”
Thingamajig Theatre Brings Fresh Twist to Comedy Classic with ‘The Odd Couple (Female Version)’
Now, Thingamajig Theatre Company is bringing this witty, heartfelt female version to life, opening on February 28…
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Two
A recent study of our community done by consultants Root Policy, on behalf of Region 9, suggested that Pagosa needs 800 affordable units…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Guess I’m Just a Lucky Guy
Philosophers have been arguing for centuries about the idea of “luck”. Does it exist? Is it a figment of our imaginations?…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ukraine Summit a Sad Repeat of History?
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” Well, that’s exactly what the U.S. government did…
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association to Hold Volunteer Information Event This Thursday
Opportunities are varied and appeal to a large range of interests…
Hear About Pagosa Peak Open School at Democratic Club Luncheon Today
The Democratic Club’s monthly meeting will be held today, Monday, February 24, at Coyote Moon restaurant…
OPINION: A Couple of Facts About the American Dairy Industry
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently posted on X…
An Open Letter to Dr. Laura
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God’s Laws and how to follow them…
BIG PIVOTS: We Live in Fire Country… What Should We Know?
The world watched in horror as wind-driven fires ravaged the Los Angeles area during January…
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part One
One of the keys to “economic development” as practiced in the second half of the 20th century, was a push to replace agricultural economies with industrial economies…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to be Totally Honest Without Really Trying
Some readers may be familiar with Mr. Cayce, who may have been clairvoyant, or maybe just incredibly clever…