Stella Liebeck ordered coffee at a McDonald’s drive-through and promptly spilled it on her lap. Because of the absorbent sweat pants she wore, she suffered severe burns…
Category: Environment/Recreation
EDITORIAL: A Rough Ride to a Rafting Take-out, Part Two
“If we want to own [the one-acre parcel] we could license. With the boating companies, and with the private boat owners. Make them sign a license. That way they would have to indemnify the County…”
EDITORIAL: A Rough Ride to a Rafting Take-out, Part One
“Right now, you have a County road there, and it’s private property on both sides of the road. What’s your concern about taking ownership? I guess that’s my question. I mean, what is your concern?”
EDITORIAL: Yet Another Forest Service Approval for ‘Village at Wolf Creek’… Part One
“It is commonly understood that Mr. McCombs brought political pressure to bear to realize his dream to develop the ski area…”
Town, County to Discuss Joint ‘Recreation Advisory Board’ Agreement Today
“WHEREAS, the importance of parks and recreation activities and facilities have consistently been rated as one of the most important services provided by the Parties to its residents and visitors…”
Horse Fire Continues to Burn West of Pagosa Springs
Yesterday, firefighters expected to finish a piece of indirect fire line on the east side of the fire…
EDITORIAL: Stage Three Restrictions? No Thanks…
“So about an hour ago, I received a phone call from the Forest Service, indicating that they had spent the day reviewing the current indices based on the recent weather event…”
Fast-Moving Wildfire Near Durango Prompts Evacuations
Approximately 825 residences had been evacuated by evening; 750 residences were under pre-evacuation notices…