It’s not too late. To cut back on water use, I mean…
OPINION: Amid Threats to Liberty, July 4th Inspires Coloradans
“The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth,” Thomas Paine wrote in 1776…
BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part One
Becky Mitchell and Doug Kenney had much to say at Crested Butte. Just as important may have been what they did not say…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Charles Darwin and the Earthworms
Not content with studies using leaves, Darwin made a more systematic investigation of worm behavior using cut-out paper triangles…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Total year-to-date sales are up 3%, with 302 this year versus 292 last year…
ESSAY: Retired, Tired, and Growing Old, Like Mr. Duncan
I consider myself to be that ‘warrior’ who will continue to fight on a daily basis for myself, for my loved ones, and any underdog…
Pagosa UU Fellowship Gathers for July Events
We will hold our Fellowship Picnic at the home of one of our members this Sunday, July 6. There will be food, song and community…
Colorado Congressional Representatives Vote Along Party Lines on One Big, Beautiful Bill
“Those cuts rest entirely at the feet of Gabe Evans, Jeff Hurd, and Donald Trump,” he said…
ESSAY: Re-imagining the American Dream
What better nation to pioneer this future than one composed of the world’s peoples?
EDITORIAL: Dead Pool, Part Two
When discussing water reservoirs, a ‘dead pool’ generally refers to a reservoir where the water level has fallen so low, it can no longer deliver water to its customers…
‘MAHA Report’ Calls for Fighting Chronic Disease, but Trump and Kennedy Have Yanked Funding
The Trump administration has declared that it will aggressively combat chronic disease in America…
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Retired… or Just Plain Tired?
On March 2nd, I turned 74 (and my liver turned 92)…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not as Proud as I Once Was, on the Fourth of July
“How proud are you to be an American — extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud, or not at all proud?…”
OPINION: The Disastrous Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policy
Our predecessors have sacrificed so much to make a more perfect union with immigrants of every race, religion, creed, and national origin…
Professional Development Session on Cultural Competency Next Monday
Space is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP to fsfearchuleta@gmail.com by today, Thursday, July 3, to confirm your attendance…
LIBRARY NEWS: With Regret, We Cannot Accept Any More Book Donations This Year
When director Barb Brattin spread the word that the library’s classics section was woefully sparse, about 40 new and gently used classics arrived from multiple generous patrons…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Save the Date for High Tea on July 24
Come by and try our cucumber sandwiches and scones. All ages are welcome…
EDITORIAL: Dead Pool, Part One
On the one hand, we humans like things to remain comfortably and predictably the same, day after day, and year after year…
Trump Administration Tells States It’s Freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 School Programs
“Local school districts can’t afford to wait out lengthy court proceedings to get the federal funding they’re owed — nor can they make up the shortfall…”