The argument that no fire hydrants have ever failed to operate during 30 years of fires in Pagosa Springs is very weak….
LETTER: Our President Has Made Worse Mistakes Than Mr. Duncan
I want to acknowledge Mr. Duncan’s valid concerns regarding the current political climate…
OPINION: Children in Gaza Expect to Die
“In 2005, there was a study that appeared in the Journal of World Psychiatry looking at traumatized populations under war conditions…”
Community Connections’ Hannah Zorn Honored by Alliance Colorado
“We are incredibly proud to see Hannah recognized at the state level for the impact she makes every day…”
EDITORIAL: A House is Not Always a Home, Part One
We knew about this problem 20 years ago, when the Town and County hired a different consulting firm — Economic and Planning Systems — to produce a Housing Needs Study…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of April 21-26
The project team is working closely with the Town of Pagosa Springs to determine where utilities are located…
STRONG TOWNS: Real Change Happens Locally
Systems that have failed us for decades are cracking. And while that’s unsettling, it also means we have an opportunity — an opening — to build something better…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Gasoline May Be Hazardous to Your Health
The warning labels are at the core of House Bill 25-1277, which narrowly passed the Colorado House of Representatives on April 2…
Matt Blake to Play Durango Concert Hall, April 30
Matt Blake is quickly earning national attention for his soulful songwriting and authentic performance style…
Heading into ‘America 250-Colorado 150’, Event Commission Announces 12 Signature Initiatives
“The Commission is creating opportunities that offer something for everyone—history, education, art, innovation, and celebration…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Identifying the Uneducated
The problem with the obvious theme of both is the presumption that you can only get educated in schools…
21 Attorneys General Challenge Firing of FTC Commissioners
The FTC’s strong track record, the attorneys general argue in their brief, is due in large part to the bipartisan structure of the agency’s leadership…
LETTER: Misinformation from Mr. Duncan
When a writer begins with false statements, one has a clue there is a great likelihood that more false statements will follow…
EDITORIAL: Taxpayers and the Government Entities They Support, Part Eleven
Also previously noted, the Archuleta School District will hold a meeting of the Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) next Monday, April 21…
Pagosa Peak Open School Teacher Wins National Lifelong Learning Award
“Project-based Learning is transforming classrooms, schools and districts across the country thanks to the commitment and dedication of passionate educators…”
Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Climate Fund
The legal battle over a Biden-era climate program ramped up late Wednesday when an appeals court halted a federal judge’s ruling requiring the disbursement of those funds…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Harvard Thumbs Its Nose at President Trump
The Trump administration sent Harvard a letter, explaining how Harvard needs to behave if it expects to continue receiving federal funding…
Join Us for the Next Cone Zone Update on Monday
Thanks for helping us keep the conversation productive and informative for everyone…
CHAMBER NEWS: The Annual Car Show Moves to Yamaguchi Park
We are excited for quite a few reasons to move the show to this location…