The latest findings also show that gentrification is relatively rare. But where it does happen, the changes have real — and complex — consequences for students…
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Marijuana Destinations: Exploring People’s Travel Experiences for Recreational Marijuana
In June of 2019, Colorado reached another milestone when it became the first state to surpass $1 billion in total cannabis-related revenue.
LETTER: Impeachment Trial Exposing Hypocrisy
Speaking of voter fraud and hypocrisy, the Republican Party has gone to great lengths to make it harder for “the people” to vote…
ACLU of Colorado Wins Nationwide Injunction Against ICE FOIA Violations
The Freedom of Information Act requires federal agencies to promptly provide responsive documents to any person who requests them…
More Fresh Powder at Wolf Creek Ski Area
This Saturday, January 25, is the first race of Wolf Creek’s Giant Slalom Race Challenge Series. The 40+ gate Giant Slalom will take place on middle and lower Charisma…
’19th Hole Concerts’ Grant Application Now Open to Archuleta County Non-profits
The 19th Hole Concerts benefit the Archuleta County nonprofit community, and promote Southwest Colorado’s talented music scene, by featuring a different nonprofit and music talent every Thursday evening…
Senate Democrats Announce 2020 Legislation
Bill roundup includes prescription transparency efforts, education funding and enhancements for veterans…
San Juan Stargazers to Consider Hubble’s Legacy… and Beyond
The next big step is to image extrasolar planets, but that will have to wait until the successor to the Hubble, the James Webb Space Telescope is successfully launched…
OPINION: Celebrating Dr. King in an Age of White Lies
“Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us to love one another, accept each other, celebrate our differences, and remember that which brings us together — we are all God’s children…”
Weekend Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Stan Woodman, Jan. 24-26
Stan has come home many times to share the knowledge he’s gained practicing Ashtanga for the past 20 years. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice and philosophy of yoga…
Severe Weather Possible for Holiday Weekend
The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan for severe weather and heavy traffic during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend…
OPINION: Bennet Criticizes President’s Defiance of Congress
“This week, we learned that the president may once again defy Congress by seeking to redirect $7.2 billion from the military to pay for his border wall…”
LETTER: Misinformation Campaign Regarding Health Insurance
Private insurance drowns us in confusing complexity causing excessive and costly paperwork…
ESSAY: We Went to Jail for Our Granddaughters
This essay by Emma Marris originally appeared in the High Country News on January 14, 2020. Every year, the same bald eagle appears in the same tall Douglas fir, just across from Sandy Lyon’s window at her house in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades. That’s how she knows the coho are back. In 1990, READ MORE
Town of Pagosa Springs Announces ‘Make History Here, Now’ Events
What should be done with the wall? Or the stone arch bridge? Or the structure? What would make your kids want to visit here?
‘United Way Ski Day’ at Wolf Creek
Today, Wednesday January 15, is United Way Day at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Lift tickets will be $65 for adults with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit United Way. Wolf Creek is 100% open with all lifts operating from 8:30am to 4:00pm. We’ve plenty of fresh snow, thanks to recent storms. Snow report READ MORE
Dropout Rate Dropping in Colorado
“It is gratifying to see the graduation rates continue to increase and dropout rates continue to fall across the state…”
LETTER: We Need Energy Innovation to Combat Climate Change
Over 3,500 economists, including 27 Nobel Prize-winners and top economic advisers to presidents of both parties, have endorsed a plan to fight climate change…
Bicycle Enthusiasts Kick Off Winter Programs This Friday, Jan. 18
Kick off the winter fun this Friday at the Pagosa Climbing Initiative ‘Cabin Fever Festival. where DUST2 will be hosting bike trainer competition…