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HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Changing Downtown Traffic Patterns This Week
The team is planning on closing access to Hot Springs Boulevard (south side of the intersection to the bridge) to make utility and paving improvements…
Hazy Outlook as Feds Embrace Medical Marijuana
“Our business is still very much in wait-and-see mode,” Hunter said. “There are a lot of positive gains here, but really more than anything, a lot more confusion…”
Colorado Governor Candidates Pledge to Improve State’s Business Climate
Two Democrats and two Republicans pitched their campaigns for Colorado governor to a roomful of business leaders in Glendale on Wednesday…
Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Helps Launch ‘Anti-Corruption Caucus’
“Corruption is why costs are so high, why the government feels unresponsive, and why the system seems to only benefit the wealthy and well-connected…”
The Data Center Battle Moves into Congress
The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states… now to the nation’s capital…
‘A Community Conversation’ on June 1 Will Address Possible Ballot Measure for PS Medical Center
The third conversation in the series will feature Pagosa Springs Medical Center CEO Rhonda P. Webb, MD…
Congressional Republicans Ditch ICE Funding Vote and Leave Town
Sen. Hickenlooper proposed an amendment that would prevent Tina Peters, January 6th rioters from receiving taxpayer handouts…
Governor Polis Defends His Decision to Free Tina Peters
Polis said he has not spoken with Trump or members of the administration since he issued Peters’ commutation last week…
June 8 ‘Plant Walk’ with Pagosa Herbalist Lake McCullough
The first walk on June 8 will explore early summer herbs, wildflowers and edible plants in the ponderosa pine ecozone in Martinez Canyon…
Geothermal Energy for Massive Utah Data Center?
“There’s nobody out there, including me, who would support 9 gigawatts of natural gas power,” he said. “It’s just not going to happen. You can’t get the air permits for that. It’s not a thing…”
PAWSD Customers Remain in Drought Management ‘Stage 1’
The District greatly appreciates everyone’s continued diligence in conserving water…
Archuleta County Proposed PreK-8 School Facility Lands on Waitlist for BEST Funding
The Colorado Department of Education BEST grant program (“Building Excellent Schools Today”) has released its list of projects recommended for grant funding during the 2026-2027 fiscal year…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of May 25-30
The project team will wrap up work at the end of the day Thursday, May 21 in preparation for the Memorial Holiday weekend returning to work on Tuesday, May 26…
Colorado Governor Tells Legislators to ‘Go Easy on Tech’
“We have a good start here,” he said. “We have a few thousand jobs. This is going to be an enormous sector going forward…”
Wildfire Resiliency Code Takes Effect July 1 in Pagosa Springs
Residents and contractors are encouraged to review the new requirements and check their property’s wildfire risk…
Republican Colorado Governor Candidates Kirkmeyer, Bottoms Face Off in Debate
State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and Rep. Scott Bottoms offered starkly different visions for the Republican Party…
Applicants Sought for Vacancy on Pagosa Springs Town Council
This is an opportunity to play a direct role in shaping the future of Pagosa Springs and representing community priorities…
U.S. Senate Votes to Freeze Members’ Pay During Future Shutdowns
Congress is supposed to pass the dozen annual government funding bills before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1 but hasn’t completed all of its work on time in three decades…