The fire has remained in its footprint over the last 24 hours with containment at 66%…
CHAMBER NEWS: Join Us for the First Annual Grillin’ & Distillin’ Event
There will be a People’s Choice award for both Grillin’ and Distillin’ where you the community, get to vote on who you think makes the best BBQ and Spirits…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Your Help Needed to Ban Unethical Stock Trades in Washington DC
“Overwhelming bipartisan majorities favor prohibiting stock-trading in individual companies by Members of Congress…”
PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Oak Fire Downgraded to 75 Acres
By evening on Monday August 11, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was listing the fire as “14% contained”…
EDITORIAL: Has Tourism Made Pagosa a Better Place to Live? Part One
“Which country can you point to as a model for sustainable tourism?…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Downtown Businesses Invited to Participate in Latest Survey
The Chamber is reaching out to ask downtown businesses to participate in the July Downtown Construction Business Survey…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Rural Republicans Double Down on Special Session Scheduling Conflict
“As rural legislators, we are deeply disappointed by Governor Polis’ decision to call a special legislative session during the Colorado State Fair…”
Back to School, Backed by Mental Health Support
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is working with schools and communities across the state to highlight resources…
Local Families Provide School Supplies for Children Globally
For Dioany Yosuino from Venezuela, colorful markers were something she longed to have as she attended school, but her family could not afford them…
OPINION: Rep. Jeff Hurd in Israel
According to the ICC, this lack of anesthesia forced doctors to perform amputations on adults and children with no safe ways to sedate them…
OPINION: Elevate’s Statement on EPA Decision to Claw Back $7 Billion in Solar Grants
Revoking these funds will impact everyone, particularly low- and moderate-income households, stall progress on renewable energy, and weaken our energy security…
LETTER: Civil Rights Complaints Involving Montrose County, 7th Judicial District
To date, I have documented and filed 46 separate civil-rights complaints involving Montrose County, Colorado and the 7th Judicial District…
LETTER: Thanks for the ‘Oak Fire’ Coverage
Thousands of “locals” and visitors waking up in and around Pagosa Springs this morning, most wanting to know the status of fires nearby…
PAGOSA FIRE UPDATE: Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations for Oak Fire; Middle Mesa Fire at 5,000 Acres
Pagosa Springs High School will be an overnight shelter for those unable to return home. RVs and camper trailers are welcome in the parking lot…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Moves Ahead with Sales Tax Ballot Measure, Part Three
One potential problem with such a tax is similar to the problem that brought about the famous ‘Boston Tea Party’…
Grillin’ and Distillin’ is Pagosa’s Exciting New Summer Event
We’re looking for local backyard grillers and passionate pitmasters, ready to throw down for bragging rights, prizes, and community fun…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Sound of Your Own Wheels
We could have been taking it easy. But no. Adam and Eve had to go and eat from the tree…
EU’s New AI Code of Practice Could Set Regulatory Standards for U.S. Companies
This story by Paige Gross appeared on Colorado Newsline on August 9, 2025. Paige Gross is a Philadelphia-based reporter covering the evolving technology industry for READ MORE
Catch the Magic of the Perseids Meteor Shower at Chimney Rock
Bring a chair, cushion, or blanket, dress for cool evening temperatures, and settle in for spectacular viewing…