La Plata Electric in Durango, now led by Chris Hansen, one of the architects of Colorado’s energy transition, left open the door for natural gas in its recent solicitation….
Category: News/Politics
Federal Appeals Court to Hear ‘Respectful Speech’ Lawsuit
A district court judge dismissed case brought by two people who misgendered and deadnamed a transgender woman during testimony on 2024 legislation…
BIG PIVOTS: What’s Next for Electrical Power in Pueblo? Part Two
“Perhaps this (PUC) Commission is biased against Pueblo because it voted for President Trump twice…”
Republican State Sen. Kirkmeyer Enters 2026 Colorado Race for Governor
“Colorado is ready for a new direction … It’s ready to chart a new path. It’s ready for a common sense conservative leader…”
Statement from OEDIT, Concerning Reduction of Prop 123 Housing Funds
OEDIT is working closely with the Governor’s Office… to ensure that the Affordable Housing Financing Fund continues to support housing Coloradans can afford across the state…
Colorado Prisons are Full…and 2018 Law Requires Them to Reduce Their Populations
Low vacancy rates could trigger expedited parole hearings, halfway house placements…
Phil Weiser, Candidate for Colorado Governor, Visiting Pagosa Tomorrow, Sept. 10
Please join AG Weiser and local leaders for a community conversation about timely priorities and opportunities for Archuleta County…
New Jobs Report Shows Worst August Since 2010
The United States added only 22,000 jobs in August, and previously reported gains in June were revised down to a loss of 13,000 jobs…
Builders, Developers Invited to Advise Archuleta County on Rule Changes
We are looking at potentially revamping policies, regulations, and rules…
DOLA Welcomes New Director of Housing
“Stable housing people can afford is the foundation for thriving families and strong communities…”
BIG PIVOTS: What’s Next for Electrical Power in Pueblo? Part One
“Only advanced nuclear will make Pueblo whole and put the community on a path to prosper…”
Coalition Pitching Graduated Income Tax for Colorado’s 2026 Ballot
People earning less than $250,000 per year would see a slight income tax reduction…
Community Groups Participating in Health Fair & Expo 2025
Our community is fortunate to have access to a number of community based organizations that provide a wide range of services…
Judge Warns of ‘National Police Force’ in National Guard Ruling
“The White House tried to invade the second largest city in the country,” she wrote…
Trump Plans to Move Space Force Headquarters Out of Colorado
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. Space Command will permanently relocate to Huntsville, Alabama…
Ribbon Cutting Event Planned for New Community Playground at Pagosa Peak Open School
The school is also expanding its after-school programming, with a drama club run by PPOS Advisor Alison Beach, and an orchestra club organized by Stillwater Music Company…
A Green Mountain Library
We hope these green initiatives make you proud of your library. We invite you to share any additional ideas you might have about how we can do even better…
Social Security Rolls Out AI Chatbot to Replace Terminated Workers
“With the new administration, they’re just kind of like, let’s go fast and fix it later, which I don’t agree with…”
Forest Service Cuts Leave Firefighters Mowing Lawns While Morale Craters
Crews say layoffs and resignations have left them stuck with duties far from the fire line…