Zipper Valley is proposing a reservoir sized at about 3,000 acre feet rather than 11,000 acre feet. This size might have multiple benefits for the project…
Month: June 2025
BIG PIVOTS: The Big, Beautiful Bill vs. Colorado Renewable Energy, Part One
Not much to like in the big, beautiful bill. But then, it’s only half-time. How hard will key Republicans in Senate push back?
LIBRARY NEWS: Special Summer Programs, Every Friday, Start Tomorrow
Every Friday through August 1 we will host special free all-ages events from 1 – 2:30 p.m. with experts leading sessions on different arts and crafts skills. Tomorrow, June 6, is drawing and painting, when we will paint air dry clay and draw with brush markers. June 13 is fiber arts and wearables, when we’ll READ MORE
COFFEEHOUSE NIGHT: Live Music, Coffee and Community Tonight at Pagosa Peak Open School
Your $10 donation includes complimentary coffee, tea and snacks, and supports Pagosa’s district-authorized tuition-free charter school…
LETTER: White House Asks Congress to Claw Back Public Media Funding
While Congress has 45 days to consider the proposal, the House is expected to act swiftly, possibly within days…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Research into Police-Involved Shootings
If you think this column is a blanket condemnation of law enforcement, you would be mistaken. In many cases, there’s a reason for the police response…
Gardening & Fresh Local Food Opportunities This Summer
Mark your calendars for June 14 as the first opening day for the Pagosa Springs Farmers Market from 9am to 1pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Open House Postponed; Stay Tuned for Updates
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is sponsoring the first of four 19th Hole Concerts starting this Thursday, June 5…
Archuleta County Website Migration Now Underway
Archuleta County appreciates the public’s understanding and patience as this critical migration is completed…
BIG PIVOTS: Shared Risk at the Heart of the Colorado River Debate
But what exactly did they agree upon? That has become a sticking point in 2025 as states have squared off about rules governing the river…
EDITORIAL: Water Districts Hear Reservoir Proposal at Special Meeting, Part Two
“Frankly, it appears clear that large-scale reclamation projects primarily for irrigated agriculture appear to be a glory of the past, not the future…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Instant Coffee is My Friend
Things are moving quickly, as you’ve probably noticed. Instant coffee can help…
OPINION: Time for Colorado Parks & Wildlife to Stem Anti-Wildlife Violence
This is a human — not wildlife — problem that will take a human solution, top-down…
Volunteers Sought for County Building Safety Appeals Board
“Leveraging community members with commercial and residential construction knowledge and experience will result in the most appropriate regulations…”
BOOKISH: Humor Writing
Very few knew Baskin was a writer. His wife, of course. And his dog. He figured he was safe with the dog…
Elon Musk Doesn’t Like the Big, Beautiful Budget Bill
“In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people,” he wrote in a later post…
EDITORIAL: Water Districts Hear Reservoir Proposal at Special Meeting, Part One
Zipper Valley made an initial offer to purchase the Ranch and partner on the reservoir back in October 2024…
Homeland Security Pulls Down List of ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ After Sheriffs Object
National Sheriffs’ Association President Sheriff Kieran Donahue slammed the list as an “unnecessary erosion of unity and collaboration with law enforcement…”