Skip to content
Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado
970-903-2673 | pagosadailypost@gmail.com
  • Latest Articles
  • Browse
    • Opinion/Letters
    • News/Politics
    • Education/Health
    • Environment/Recreation
    • Arts/Entertainment
    • Business
    • Community
    • Essays/Poetry
    • Humor/Fiction
    • Video
  • PagosaWeather.org
  • Donate
  • About
  • Contact

Category: News/Politics

How the New Federal Child Tax Credit Will Work

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Post Contributor

Under the revisions to the tax credit, children as old as 17 now count as qualifying dependents…

Posted in News/Politics

Dr. Rhonda Webb to Speak at Democratic Club Meeting, July 20

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

The Archuleta Democratic Club will meet July 20 at the PLPOA Clubhouse 230 Port Avenue at 11:45am…

Posted in News/Politics

Pregnant Elephants, and New Colorado Legislation

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by Post Contributor

When an elephant goes into labor in the wild, its herd quickly surrounds her in a tight circle, standing ready to fight any threats that come her way…

Posted in News/Politics

Governor Polis Rescinds Health Orders, Issues New Health Order

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by Post Contributor

“This has been a challenging year for our state and country. We’ve experienced pain and loss but through it all, Coloradans did their part…”

Posted in News/Politics

OPINION: Conservation Groups Send Notice of Intent to Sue to Federal Agencies

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Gary Wockner

“Nature’s bank account is severely overdrawn due to climate change and unsustainable use… The solution is not to build a bigger bank, but to conserve water…”

Posted in News/Politics

Governor Polis Signs Collateral Consequences Reform Bill

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

This law represents an important step in the statewide effort to advance real second chances for millions of Coloradans…

Posted in News/Politics

Biden, Western Governors Plan for Severe Wildfire Season

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The truth is we’re playing catch-up,” Biden said. “This is an area that has been under-resourced, but that’s going to change…”

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Affirms the Right to Seek an Abortion

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

Laws passed this year include expansion to abortion access for sexual violence survivors, preventive health services, family planning…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Redistricting Committee Releases Preliminary Maps

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Post Contributor

Written public comments will remain open and available through the public hearing process and the consideration of final maps…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Remains a ‘Sanctuary State’ for Reproductive Rights

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Post Contributor

Abortion is already legal in Colorado, so much of the focus for lawmakers and advocates was to make reproductive health care services more accessible…

Posted in News/Politics
Interstate 70 Closed by Mudslide in Glenwood Canyon

Interstate 70 Closed by Mudslide in Glenwood Canyon

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

Crews are continuing to assess the slide and current weather, in order to determine what is required to safely clear the mudflow and reopen to eastbound and westbound traffic…

Posted in News/Politics

Brief Filed Against FCC by Children’s Health Defense, Challenging 5G Installations

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

CHD is opposing the amended rule, which allows fixed wireless companies to contract with private property owners, including homeowners, to place point-to-point antennas on their property…

Posted in News/Politics

What You Should Know About Colorado Gun Laws

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Post Contributor

State lawmakers responded to the Boulder King Soopers massacre with a package of reforms designed to make it harder for certain people to obtain firearms…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Eviction Protections, June 2021

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Post Contributor

If you’re behind on your rent in Colorado, you have 30 days — not 10 — to get caught up before your landlord can file an eviction…

Posted in News/Politics

ACLU of Colorado Announces Launch of Statewide Justice Initiative

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Post Contributor

“My agenda is transparent,” Richardson said. “The ACLU of Colorado will transform, in warp speed, to align with our stated values of being for the people and of the people…”

Posted in News/Politics

New Colorado Laws Aim to Protect Consumer Privacy

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We want to rebuild trust, and that’s really what the bill was about, was making sure we have guardrails in place so that trust can be rebuilt…”

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Governor Polis Signs Three New Gun Laws

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Colorado is a state with a long history of trusting local governments to do right by their communities’ unique needs…”

Posted in News/Politics
EDITORIAL: 'Stage One' Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Today in Archuleta County

EDITORIAL: ‘Stage One’ Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Today in Archuleta County

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Bill Hudson

“Southwest Colorado is in extreme drought with continued hot, dry weather forecasts creating a critical fire environment. The fine for violating campfire restrictions in Stage I has been raised to $500…”

Posted in News/Politics
State Leaders Backing 'Initiative 25' to Expand Tutoring in Colorado

State Leaders Backing ‘Initiative 25’ to Expand Tutoring in Colorado

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The pandemic highlighted for us the disparities that already existed for Colorado students in access to opportunities,” said Rudy Gonzales…

Posted in News/Politics
Posts navigation
Older posts →
← Newer posts
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. Send to pagosadailypost@gmail.com, include your full name and town of residence, and indicate that you would like to share your letter with our readers. View our submission guidelines here.

We also welcome general suggestions not meant for publication.

Phone: 970-903-2673 pagosadailypost@gmail.com

Click our ads to learn more

book by dc duncan

Features

  • About
  • Submission Guidelines
  • PagosaWeather.org
  • Staff & Contributors
  • Conceptual Map of Pagosa Springs, March 2021
  • Donate
  • Privacy Policy

Latest News

  • City Market Customers Turning Change into Meals June 19, 2026
  • EDITORIAL: Some Very Expensive Mistakes, Part Two June 19, 2026
  • Senate Candidate Hickenlooper Declines to Debate Challenger Gonzales June 19, 2026
  • OPINION: Considering the Long Struggle for Educational Opportunity on Juneteenth June 19, 2026
  • READY, FIRE, AIM: Dad Jokes on Father’s Day June 19, 2026
  • EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Twenty-Five June 19, 2026
  • ‘Montana Plan’ Targeting Corporate Money in Politics Secures Enough Ballot Signatures June 19, 2026
  • Affordability Tax Credit Likely Not Available for Colorado Families June 19, 2026
  • HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of June 22-28 June 19, 2026
  • EDITORIAL: Some Very Expensive Mistakes, Part One June 18, 2026

Recent Archives

About Us

The Pagosa Daily Post is published by Bill Hudson Productions, PO Box 2152, Pagosa Springs CO 81147. Phone: 970-903-2673

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. Send to pagosadailypost@gmail.com

Indicate that you would like to share your letter with our readers.

ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS can be sent to pagosadailypost@gmail.com.

Content on the Daily Post is shared via a CREATIVE COMMONS license.  Learn more here.

Theme by Out the Box