“The school testing is available free, for private schools, charter schools, public schools,” Polis said during the news briefing…
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LETTER: COVID Vaccinations vs Hospitalizations
To me, it is a shame that San Juan Basin Public health no longer reports local hospitalizations for COVID…
Colorado Celebrates ‘National Voter Registration Day’
“Colorado leads the way when it comes to voter registration, and National Voter Registration Day is a good reminder that another election will soon be here…”
One More Chance to Join a Riverwalk Naturalist Tour… Tonight
On the tour, participants will be able to see a wide variety of birds currently undergoing their fall migration as well as the beginnings of fall changes to the wetland vegetation…
Your Concise 2021 Colorado Election Guide to Three Statewide Issues
While off-year elections typically center on local races and ballot issues, Colorado’s 2021 Coordinated Election on November 2 will put three questions to voters statewide…
Schools Struggling with Stress, Short Tempers
Across the district, fights are up 21% this fall from the pre-pandemic fall of 2019, according to statistics shared publicly by Denver Public Schools officials…
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Supplies $168 Million in Rental Assistance
“Our efforts don’t slow down when COVID does. There are still plenty of people in need and there are resources that can help…”
Pagosa Educators Invited to Apply for 2021-2022 FACE Grants by October 15
The Foundation for Archuleta County Education (FACE) 2021-2022 granting season is upon us and this year’s grant application information and application link is available here. FACE is a non-profit organization that supports programs to enhance academic opportunities for students K–12 in Archuleta County. Groups or individuals who have innovative or established educational programs are READ MORE
WALKtober to good health: October is Colorado Pedestrian Month
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need and demand for streets, crosswalks and public spaces that support walking, biking and rolling…
Prescribed Burn Planned in San Juan National Forest
The Forest Service will conduct a prescribed burn in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch Areas this autumn…
Tomorrow is Final Day for Pagosa Farmers Market
Our vendors and our staff wish to say thank you for a successful season…
Colorado Set to Celebrate ‘National Public Lands Day’ Tomorrow
This year, partner organizations will be hosting events across the Forest to remove trash left behind at trailheads, along streams, and on high-use trails…
Secretary of State Opens Suit to Remove Tina Peters as Designated Election Official
In the brief, the Secretary of State outlined how Peters disregarded rules and compromised the security of Mesa County’s voting system…
OPINION: Disturbing News About Rep. Lauren Boebert
It’s no coincidence Lauren Boebert and her husband became flush with cash as soon as she ran for and got elected to Congress…
CDOT to Auction Property in La Plata County
Sealed bids accepted through October 21…
‘Smoke Screen’ Plaguing Colorado Air Quality Board, Part Three
And yet, throughout Colorado’s worst summer for air quality in many years, misconceptions about the role of wildfire smoke have been everywhere…
Coloradans Will See Increase in SNAP Benefits, October 1
The resulting cost adjustment marks the first time the purchasing power of the plan has changed since it was first introduced in 1975, reflecting notable shifts in the food marketplace…
Fading, Off-Color Pine Needles Normal in Autumn
In Colorado, ponderosa and lodgepole pines, as well as some spruce and fir species, are the trees that are most commonly reported to be shedding needles in September and October…
Wildfire Preparation, in the Fall
Most of our local forests have not seen a significant wildfire for over 100 years. That is a lot of time for unchecked growth of potential fuel…