“Politicians are saying that they want to cut Medicaid to make it better, but the poll shows clearly that voters aren’t buying what they’re selling…”
EDITORIAL: Water Districts Hear Reservoir Proposal at Special Meeting, Part Six
President Jones presented what I felt was a reasonably accurate history of the Dry Gulch Reservoir project…
Assessing Colorado Wildfire Risks as Federal Funding Wanes, Part Two
“Many of the organizations are trying to figure out how to pivot and be less reliant on federal funding…”
Thingamajig Theatre’s Production of ‘The Wild Party’ Opens on Friday the 13th
This is not a show that plays it safe. But it is a show that plays it big. And for audiences who crave theater with teeth, drama that dances on the edge…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Count Your Blessings… But Don’t Count on Them
My dad used to say to me, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch…”
OPINION: Progressive Progress During Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session
I completed the 2025 bill state-wide signing tour, signing bills passed by Democrats and Republicans during the landmark 2025 legislative session…
Les Schwab Tires Partners with Local Non-Profits to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting
Habitat for Humanity’s 2-axle trailer and Aspen House Pagosa’s Nissan Rogue Sport AWD will both receive top-notch new tires during the grand opening celebration…
LETTER: Thank You to Pagosa Springs Town Council
In the end, you concluded that it was not the right time, not the right fit, and not enough gain to proceed with allowing Metro Districts…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Tomorrow’s Planned ‘Open House’ Postponed
Archuleta Senior Inc (ASI) is postponing an open house that was scheduled for tomorrow, June 11. Please check this column for future updates…
BOOKISH: Phones, and Books
My cell phone died last week, I told them. Derek and Emily looked up from their own phones. That got their attention…
EDITORIAL: Water Districts Hear Reservoir Proposal at Special Meeting, Part Five
Is SJWCD really interested in “a cooperative planning effort”? We don’t have much evidence yet that such is the case…
Assessing Colorado Wildfire Risks as Federal Funding Wanes, Part One
State and federal collaboration is essential to ensure robust wildfire resilience, but uncertainty over Trump administration priorities undercuts preparedness…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Trouble on Broligarchy Airlines
Last week was highly entertaining, if you happen to be a humor columnist who knows how to laugh in the face of impending disaster…
BIG PIVOTS: Not Exactly Driving in Reverse, But…
Colorado has been advancing rapidly toward its goals of having 940,000 EVs on the road…
Celebrating Pride Day, and Pride Month, in Pagosa Springs
On June 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council had on its agenda a serious document: proclaiming the month of June as Pride Month…
Photography Club Meets This Wednesday, June 11
Our topic this month is “The Decisive Moment” in photography. We will discuss the meaning of this concept and how to capture it…
$9 Billion in Costs to States, Local Governments in 2023 Due to Immigration Surge
Four states — New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Colorado — “spent a total of $3.3 billion to provide shelter and related services…”
EDITORIAL: Water Districts Hear Reservoir Proposal at Special Meeting, Part Four
How will Mr. Fricke and his company, Zipper Valley Ranch LLC, make a profit from the proposal?
BIG PIVOTS: The Big, Beautiful Bill vs. Colorado Renewable Energy, Part Two
Solar, he said, has become the lowest cost resource and the fastest dispatching. But it does have a vulnerability, as does wind: variability….