“By modernizing state grantmaking, we can… improve the partnership between government and the community-based organizations delivering critical services across Colorado…”
EDITORIAL: Celebrating ‘Constitution Week’ in Archuleta County, Part Three
Nevertheless, it’s still Constitution Week in Archuleta County — and across the entire country — for three more days…
Colorado Looking at $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit Next Year
“Medicaid cost growth, largely driven by long-term care and prescription drugs, is higher than previously forecasted…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Trucks for the Taliban
Of course there’s a good reason why the Taliban prefers Toyota trucks…
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two
I then asked him why I was not contacted, seeing as Duke had a chip and that it was his duty to consult and get my permission before proceeding…
The History and Future of American Public Lands
You are invited to join Walt Dabney, former National Park Service Superintendent and Texas State Parks Director for an eye-opening talk…
‘Seeds of Learning’ Now Offering Childcare for Toddlers
We know how difficult it can be for families in Archuleta County to find high-quality care for toddlers…
Urging Pagosa Residents to be Prepared for Threatening Conditions
You may not be able to predict an emergency, but you can make sure your household is ready when conditions change…
With Mail-Ballot Question Settled, Concerns Focus on Election Interference
“I can’t guarantee that an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November…”
Essay by Pagosa Springs Town Manager Published in ‘Gov Business Review’
“Public service at the local level is immediate. It shows up in someone’s yard when the sewer backs up, in a road that floods, in a budget that either holds or doesn’t…”
EDITORIAL: Celebrating ‘Constitution Week’ in Archuleta County, Part Two
Our County Commissioners have officially urged us to study the Constitution during Constitution Week, and to reflect on our rights and responsibilities…
BLM Oil and Gas Leases Threaten Critical Colorado Wildlife Corridors, Lawsuit Claims
“It is disheartening that productive public lands that are enjoyed by so many — lands that are critical to sustaining wildlife populations — could soon be carved up by well pads…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: How are Rising Prices Affecting You? NPR Wants to Know
“What purchases, decisions or milestones are you delaying because of higher costs, if anything?…”
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part One
It took a ton of patience and some tough love, but slowly Duke had me trained…
OPINION: Last Ditch Effort to Keep Coloradans from Voting on Tax Fairness
“More than 130,000 Coloradans signed this petition because they’re tired of paying the same tax rate as millionaires…”
Democratic States Fight to Inspect ICE Detention Centers
Last month, Colorado sued the company for refusing access and information requests related to a confirmed tuberculosis case…
Chimney Rock National Monument to Reopen Today, Friday, Sept. 18
Road crews and engineers completed repairs while Monument staff shoveled mud and rocks out of parking lots and pathways…
PAGOSA UU FELLOWSHIP: Celebrating the Web of the Harvest
Mabon: Celebrating the Web of the Harvest is the title of the Sunday, September 20 program, at the Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship. Mabon a READ MORE
ESSAY: 20th Anniversary of ‘Rights of Nature’
In 1972, a small California law journal published professor Christopher Stone’s seminal article, “Should trees have standing?”