Congress cannot serve the public by surrendering to AI hyperscaler, fossil fuel, and finance interests…
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Would Wild Horse Reservoir Further Drain the Colorado River?
This project would further drain the Eagle and Colorado Rivers, an impact that must be analyzed pursuant to CDPHE’s new Rule 87…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part One
We are all “misinformed” occasionally. We get exposed to information “through the grapevine”… or through social media… or in a news website…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Controversial ‘Trump’ Ads
“Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, compared Trump’s ads to those used by authoritarian former leader Viktor Orban of Hungary…”
OPINION: Can the AI Threat Bring Us Hope?
The question is whether we will recognize the choice, and act in time…
EDITORIAL: Road Closures
“I truly believe you will hear more complaints about the road being closed than you hear about the potholes…”
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part Three
Health insurance rates are going up. Existing debt payments must be made. Basic services must be provided to the community…
OPINION: Data Centers Not the Only Threat to Rural America
The hard truth is that farming just isn’t working as a viable livelihood anymore, and hasn’t for years…
OPINION: ‘Voters Info Bazaar’ Event Planned for October 17
At our Non-Partisan Voter Info Bazaar we will have all the latest on when, where and how to vote in Archuleta County…
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part Two
About 20 years ago, PAWSD took out a loan to build a new water treatment plant on the shores of Lake Hatcher…
LETTER: Don’t Punish Kids for School Absences
When did we stop trusting parents’ judgements? They are the only ones who should determine whether their child’s absence is excused or unexcused…
LETTER: Jeff Hurd Betrays Us with a Smile
Question: dare we bring up politics, when Hurd attacks our family and friends?…
OPINION: Fighting for Clean Air and Water
Recent federal oil and gas parcels on our public lands around Aurora Reservoir have attracted high-dollar interest from oil and gas corporations…
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part One
The news coming from staff was not good…
OPINION: A Proposed Development That Doesn’t Fit Our Community
How about taking a step back and considering what the benefits of this project are, before going further?…
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part Three
We note that, according to the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), residents “don’t know about management efforts…”
OPINION: Bring Transparency Back to Colorado Courtrooms
Márquez says she’s committed to providing public access to Colorado courts. The next several months will be a test of that commitment…
OPINION: Freedom and Sovereignty for All
The principle of equal liberty calls on us to maximize our own freedom without interfering with the freedom of others…
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part Two
“And I feel like it’s very unfortunate, because here we have two organizations really working against each other…”