The Upper Basin states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming have resisted mandatory cuts…
EDITORIAL: The Not-Necessarily-Bottomless Pit of Tourism Funding, Part Three
Apparently, there is a “pie” that Mr. Hensle and the Association would like a “piece” of…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Case for Tylenol
The history of autism is quite fascinating, to the point of being overwhelming…
Mixed Results in November Election, for Lodgers Tax Hikes to Support Child Care
In Hinsdale County, the lodging tax increase will raise $240,000 a year…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to End Record-Breaking Shutdown
“The problem we have with air travel is that our air traffic controllers are overworked and unpaid. And many of them have called in sick…”
‘Our Community Eats’ Increases Sustainability Through Partnerships
Every aspect of operations from accounting and grant writing to stocking shelves and managing deliveries is handled entirely by volunteers…
BOOKISH: Write What You Know.. and What You Don’t…
A cargo van has pulled into the parking lot and five or six men emerge. “Those are killers,” she says…
Stay Hydrated This Winter: Why It Matters for Older Adults
Experts recommend that seniors sip water throughout the day, even if they don’t feel thirsty…
OPINION: The Danger to America
One of the great tragedies in American politics is the success of MAGA supporters such as House Speaker Mike Johnson…
EDITORIAL: The Not-Necessarily-Bottomless Pit of Tourism Funding, Part Two
Last year, the County collected about $450,000 in Lodgers Tax revenues, and handed it over the the Tourism Board and VisitPagosaSprings.com…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Looking Forward to My Lucky Streak
“A righteous man lived near the border. For no reason, his horse ran off into barbarian territory…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
This can be confusing – the prime rate went down, but mortgage rates went up. The Fed rate and the bond markets are at odds with each other at the moment…
STRONG TOWNS: How a Board Game Inspired Change
That was the “aha” moment: Red tape isn’t just frustrating; it kills good projects before they ever begin…
Community Invited to CSU Extension Open House, Tuesday, Nov. 18
Treat yourself to a delicious charcuterie spread, warmed mulled cider and other refreshments…
League of Women Voters Meet Tonight, November 10
After the business portion, we’ll shift gears for some informative, fun, and social activities, including a Scavenger Hunt…
OPINION: Sudan’s Civil War Ravages the Core of Our Humanity
Half of Sudan’s population now depends on humanitarian aid to survive – over 25 million people relying on food deliveries…
EDITORIAL: The Not-Necessarily-Bottomless Pit of Tourism Funding, Part One
Expectations can be a wonderful thing, so long as you don’t take them too seriously…
Farmers, Barbers, GOP Lawmakers Worried Over Fate of ACA Tax Credits
Small-business owners and their employees are worried about their health care, and their livelihoods, as insurance prices surge…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Metaphor of the Down Escalator
My cousin Ronnie and I rode those escalators for about four hours straight. Up and down… up and down…