Wyoming politicos were furious, some enviros elated. But the Biden administration decision about Powder River coal leasing had no real consequences…
Category: Opinion/Letters
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: To Tell the Truth, Part One
Note, the reference to ‘hell’ as the ultimate fate of liars…
EDITORIAL: Hopeful Development in Pagosa Springs, Part Four
Commissioner Brown asked if the County would be responsible for building the new street leading to the proposed admin building…
Pine Ridge Celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Pagosa Springs, was rockin’ out for National Skilled Nursing Care Week…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Our Crucial Need for an Independent Judiciary
“All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary…”
LETTER: The Root of What is Wrong with the World
I saw the photos of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley signing artillery shells in Israel…
EDITORIAL: Hopeful Development in Pagosa Springs, Part Three
If memory serves, the monument sign shown in the photo was installed at the intersection of South Pagosa Boulevard and Highway 160 in around 1995…
EDITORIAL: Hopeful Development in Pagosa Springs, Part Two
“We are also working on adding more restaurants, and we are optimistic we’ll have more announcements on those, too…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: What Should Be Most Important to Women
Okay, fine. Women have that choice. Where in his comments did Mr. Butker say they didn’t?
EDITORIAL: Hopeful Development in Pagosa Springs, Part One
In April 2023, the Montrose Press posted a hopeful article about Mr. Dragoo’s development company, Colorado Outdoors LLC…
LETTER: Respect for the International Court
As I think of Hamas’ horrific crimes on October 7 and the immense suffering of the residents of Gaza, I am reminded of the words of Paulo Freire…
EDITORIAL: As Pagosa Peak Open School Heads into Summer…
One of the features at PPOS is its focus on ‘Restorative Practices’, an approach to conflict resolution that is now being tried in hundreds of school districts across the country…
OPINION: Colorado Striving to Address Its Housing Crisis
Colorado’s law hits a sweet spot for developers…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Does Military Experience Make A Better President?
As we celebrate Memorial Day week, we focus on the sacrifice of those who served and some who remain buried on the battlefield…
EDITORIAL: When Governments Subsidize Workforce Housing, Part Two
The PAWSD Board unanimously believes that we have a serious housing crisis in Archuleta County…
OPINION: The Real Facts About ‘Hunting’ Mountain Lions
This is shooting, not hunting, and disregards ethical hunting principles of “fair chase” in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation…
OPINION: Polis Vetoes Undercut Clear Legislative Majority
The six bills Polis rejected had earned 417 ‘yes’ votes to 156 ‘no’ votes. That’s a massive margin of approval…
EDITORIAL: When Governments Subsidize Workforce Housing, Part One
As currently presented, the Trails project will consist of one 26-unit apartment building and one 24-unit building, a new street, landscaping, and parking lots…
BIG PIVOTS: Tri-State is Changing, But More Change is Needed
State’s second largest electrical provider has a new energy efficiency program…