This is, of course, a computer’s opinion about my place of residence. No human being connected with WalkScore.com has ever strolled through my neighborhood…
Category: News/Politics
OPINION: ‘Lake Erie Bill of Rights’ Heads Into Federal Court
“This court challenge is only the latest instance in a long series of attempts to ensure that the people do not have the means or legal tools to confront the wealthy and the powerful…”
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Seven
These are not new ideas. Pagosa’s leadership has been talking about creating a walkable town for 20 years, at least…
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Funding for Religious Schools?
“I think that it’s totally discriminatory that we cannot access those funds… simply because our kids go to a religious school…”
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Six
So I don’t know what to think. Do we have a parking problem in Pagosa? I don’t believe we do… except maybe inside the pages of the LUDC…
Full-Day Kindergarten Takes Off in Colorado
But overall, the total increase in preschool through 12th grade enrollment for Colorado’s public schools grew by only 0.2% from the previous year…
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…
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Five
One might assume that the arrival of the world’s largest retailer in the midst of a mostly-vacant mixed-use subdivision would be “Catalytic…”
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…
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Four
“Pagosa’s prime downtown development site is available for purchase. The historic Adobe site fronts US Hwy 160 and Lewis Street, situated adjacent to the Town Bell Tower and across from the Courthouse…”
’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…
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Three
Is there a close correlation between the 363 goals listed in the Comprehensive Plan and the 56 goals adopted by the Town Council last summer?
Senate Democrats Announce 2020 Legislation
Bill roundup includes prescription transparency efforts, education funding and enhancements for veterans…
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part Two
The sight of a bird being fried to death is so common at the Ivanpah Solar Plant in California’s Mojave Desert, that workers have nicknamed the smouldering birds “streamers”…
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…”
EDITORIAL: The Art of Seeing the Future, Part One
In a sense, however, we are all amateur fortunetellers. When I set my alarm at bedtime, I am essentially predicting that I will wake up at 5:15am and head into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee…
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…”