“There’s a long history and tradition over on the Joint Budget Committee to put aside partisanship and work for the people of Colorado…”
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HMPRESENTLY: A Crick or Two
I mean… driving is great, and all, but not so much when things get crazy on the roads…
OPINION: Medicare For All Act of 2021, Liberal Benefits with Conservative Spending
As with our existing Medicare and Medicaid systems, patients would receive health care from their choice of physicians, clinics, hospitals and allied health care professionals…
OPINION: New Federal Policies Land America’s Wild Horses & Burros in the Slaughterhouse
The BLM’s attitude toward wild horses should be judged not by the agency’s soothing words on its websites, but by the photographs and videos taken during the roundups…
First ‘San Juan Stargazers’ Event at Chimney Rock This Friday, May 21
There will be a Total Lunar Eclipse on the morning of Wednesday, May 26. Because it is a Lunar Eclipse, eye protection is not needed…
’19th Hole Concert Series’ Announces Four Non-profit Beneficiaries
“Our digital punch passes can be used by one person at four concerts, by two people at two concerts, or by four people at one concert…”
Colorado’s Independent Redistricting Commissions Prepare Preliminary Data
The preliminary maps will be prepared on 2010 census blocks, which means the geometry will not align exactly with the 2020 census blocks…
Colorado Begins Awarding New ‘Revitalizing Main Streets’ Grants
“Expanding this program helps communities of all sizes across the state of Colorado implement projects catered toward all modes of transportation…”
Prescribed Fires Successful in San Juan National Forest
The Pagosa Ranger District’s Brockover prescribed fire in the Turkey Springs area treated approximately 400 acres adjacent to the wildland urban interface…
ESSAY: The Joys of a Wildlife Journalist
For the first time in my writing career, I was working on the same team as my sources. I was focused on positive, one-sided stories…
Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, with Ron Chacey
Chacey will discuss the easiest vegetables to grow and then branch off into his favorite vegetables of somewhat challenging natures…
Conservation District Planning Survey of Irrigation Systems in Blanco Basin
We have completed our inventory from the upper reaches of the San Juan River Basin down to the Blanco Basin watershed…
Significant Increases in ‘WIC’ Nutrition Program Funding
Pregnant women and parents or legal guardians for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply for the SJBPH program to access these benefits…
Colorado School Finance Bill Will Support Students in Poverty
The return of the B.S. factor back to the pre-pandemic level is huge, but there is a significant piece that is not being sent to classrooms,” said Matt Cook…
Archuleta County Democratic Club to Hold Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 18
The Club gives local Democrats the opportunity to meet with other Democrats and to hear speakers from the community, candidates for local and national office…
Archuleta County Clerk’s Office Closed Due to Positive COVID Tests
“There are two employees that have tested positive. We will remain closed until Monday, May 17….”
More than $350 Billion in Federal Cash Heading for States, Cities, Counties
“This is ensuring that those state and local governments are able to not just bounce back, not just build back, but as somebody I know says, build back better and build back quickly…”
San Juan National Forest Welcomes New Pagosa District Ranger
San Juan National Forest Supervisor Kara Chadwick is pleased to announce the selection of Josh Peck as the new District Ranger…
12 to 15-Year-Olds Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine Appointments
“he eligibility of 12 to 15-year-olds for COVID vaccine is a really positive step for our community. We hope that parents and youth will jump on this opportunity right away…”