“Colorado’s arms are open to these pioneering and resilient wolves. We are beside them, rooting for their success and wellbeing….”
BIG PIVOTS: How About Those Natural Gas Pipelines?
New natural gas lines are a problem. Will these solutions be a model for Colorado?…
LETTER: American Livestock and Future Wildland Fires
In the aftermath of the California wildfires, we need to get more serious about addressing global warming, which increases the risk of such disasters…
EDITORIAL: An Emotional BOCC Meeting, Part Four
“…what I told John was, we need to get beyond where we are, as a Board. Because we have a lot of things to do…”
EDUCATION: ‘Restorative Practices’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
“I see Restorative Practices in action throughout the school… in opening and closing circles; in communications between students, advisors, and parents…”
EDITORIAL: Our 47th President, and Other Concerns
A Daily Post reader (who is also a personal friend) wrote me on Sunday, asking if I was going to write about Donald Trump’s inauguration…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Is Book Reading a Survival Skill?
“…One study found a 20 percent reduction in mortality among those who read books compared to those who didn’t…”
20 Wolves Released in Second Year of Colorado Reintroduction Program
“Our goal is to keep ranchers ranching, while at the same time restoring a healthy, sustainable population of gray wolves to Colorado as mandated….”
BOOKISH: A Very Short Story
The lieutenant spoke through a megaphone. “Come out, Baskin, with your hands up. And leave the manuscript behind…”
LPEA Primes the ‘Electrification Pump’
“Our rebate program is designed to help offset upfront costs by approximately 10%…”
Immigration Advocates Prep for Trump’s Mass Deportations
“Where litigation is possible and where our rights are usurped, we will litigate. We are ready for the next four years…”
EDITORIAL: An Emotional BOCC Meeting, Part Three
“Nobody else except Finance locks their door, and Finance has to lock their door, right? So those are signs of trust and confidence…”
OPINION: Legislators Consider Ways to Protect Colorado from Washington DC
As McCluskie’s speech indicated, they’re preparing to shield the state from institutionalized cruelty emanating from Washington…
EDITORIAL: Opposition to the PLPOA Gymnasium Proposal
“The Board is well-meaning, and I am not calling for anyone to resign or be ousted. I just have a disagreement with the rec campus proposal…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Complete Opposite of Potato Chips
“Tarzan, I want to run a possible dinner idea by you to get your opinion, if you have a minute…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Home sales were down 5%, and home sales priced below $600,000 were down 29%…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Supreme Court’s Tik Tok Decision
So why (I’ve been asked) do I support the law banning its use in the United States? A fair question…
CHAMBER NEWS: Get Ready to Celebrate at the Annual Gala
The Pagosa Springs Chamber Annual Gala & Community Awards ceremony is set for February 7.
FEMA Scams in Your Email
Sadly, it appears that FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell did not learn how to write standard English grammar when sending emails…