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Dealing with ‘Teacher Stress’
“I keep trying to make sure I’m paying attention to the virtual kids, I’m asking them questions, and alright, I’m going to pivot back to the in-person kids…”
Astronomy Club Meets Next Week
The TV show, 60 Minutes, aired in May said that the government is basically telling us that the UAPs our military is seeing on a daily basis are real…
Pueblo Community College Announces Tuition Freeze, Employee Wage Hike
“It was important to us to recognize the tremendous work our team has done over the past 15 months, often above and beyond their typical workload…”
State Leaders Backing ‘Initiative 25’ to Expand Tutoring in Colorado
“The pandemic highlighted for us the disparities that already existed for Colorado students in access to opportunities,” said Rudy Gonzales…
First Ever ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ Issued for Colorado’s Western Slope
“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the NWS advised…
Teachers Under Pressure as Politicians, Parents Battle Over ‘Critical Race Theory’
“Teachers are trying to create a better democracy than the one that exists in the world outside of school, where we don’t have kids screaming at one another because they have difference of opinions…”
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Chimney Rock National Monument Fee Proposal
Please tell us what you think about the Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal…
In Mental Health Crises, a 911 Call Now Brings a Mixed Team of Helpers, and Maybe, No Cops
“I don’t know that there’s a consensus of what the best approach is at this point,” said Amy Watson, a professor of social work…
LETTER: Support for Veronica Medina
This is on of the most important elections of our lifetime…
Chute Opens for July 2 for Annual Red Ryder Rodeo® in Pagosa
This multi-state sanctioned rodeo series features amateur cowboys and cowgirls from various states competing for prizes and prize money…
Events Blossoming in Pagosa Springs This Summer
The Chamber continues to field a number of calls inquiring about events; therefore, here are some upcoming activities to mark down on your calendar….
Colorado Addresses Tenants Rights, Affordable Housing
“I never expected to be sitting here in my life, having this conversation,” George told members of the Housing Board. “There is lots of opportunity…”
New Colorado Teachers Required to Pass ‘Reading Test’
“We have to make sure that our instructors that we are putting out into Colorado classrooms are prepared to give every student their best shot at learning how to read effectively…”
Pagosa Peak Open School Among ‘BEST Grant’ Recipients for 2021-2022
The Colorado State Board of Education has approved 65 grants for school construction projects valued at over $665 million…
The Big Takeaways for Colorado’s 2021 General Assembly Session
“It’s no secret that the governor is pretty hands-on. His background is being a legislator. He’s a policy guy,” Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg…
OPINION: Ending Transport of Horses Across State and National Lines
“I’ve been rescuing horses for 17 years in New Mexico and it’s business as usual to eyewitness the horrific conditions and treatment the horses are subjected to…”
Colorado Legislature Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors
“Without ecological corridors to connect important habitat, our protected areas become isolated ‘islands’ that are unable to sustain wildlife populations…”
Crews Respond to 13-Acre Wildfire in Southfork
“Due to its remote nature and out of concern for firefighter safety we are using indirect tactics on portions of the fire…”