The 885-acre Brockover-Devil Prescribed Fire project is located 8 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs…
Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact Colorado Students
“They’re making these terminations of the programs before the school year even ends,” Primavera said in an interview. “I’m really angry about it, to be honest with you…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Mark Your Calendars for Two Events This Month
“The Journey Back” applies cutting-edge technology to engage visitors with the survivors’ incredibly important stories…
EDITORIAL: An Unsettling Story About Colorado Metro Districts, Part Seven
“Collins and a client developer from Aspen created the Special District Association in 1975. By 1981, they got the legislature to completely re-write Title 32 and the modern metro district for developers was born….”
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Prop 130 Implementation in Final Days of Session
“The bill before you represents a fair and faithful, balanced implementation of the voters’ intent…”
EDITORIAL: Brutta Figura
“Oh, I see, They can’t take a joke? You don’t mean the Catholics, you mean the fake news media? No, the Catholics loved it…”
An Easy Way to Support Your Local Community
Are you wanting to support your local community and neighbors but don’t have the time or energy? We’re making it easy by hosting a Food READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Mom, What Happened to the Dolls?
Back when I was a kid, Barbie and Ken were made in Japan, as were the stylish outfits that they wore for maybe an hour at the most, before changing into something more comfortable…
Colorado Nonprofit Association to Lead Two Engaging Leadership Workshops
Beyond Governance: Building a Thriving Board-Staff Relationship will be held Tuesday, June 17, in Durango…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Changes at the VA
All that is to say that I am in a position to comment on Mr Duncan’s description of the VA. I agree with much, but not all, of what he related in his column…
LETTER: Who Benefits from a Metro District?
I truly hope that the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Town Planning Commission are seriously considering the probable impact of a metro district on the residents-to-be of Pagosa West…
PAWSD Announces Voluntary Drought Restrictions
The Voluntary water reduction stage is intended to give the community advanced notice of developing drought conditions…
EDITORIAL: An Unsettling Story About Colorado Metro Districts, Part Six
“There are almost 2,000 metro districts in Colorado exhibiting the same abuses — with different numbers — but always the same abuses…”
BIG PIVOTS: Tri-State Doesn’t See Coal in Its Future
“Just transition” is also part of Tri-State’s pivot. State legislators in 2019 said that coal-dependent communities should be given aid as they made their career shifts…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Possibly the World’s Most Famous ‘Fountain’
The submission to the Society of Independent Artists exhibition in New York was a mass-produced ceramic appliance, entitled ‘Fountain’ and signed by the artist…
Colorado Legislature Passes Bill to Guarantee Family Visits for Inmates
“Families are where we find strength, healing, and support. But for too many families, the criminal justice system creates barriers that fracture these bonds…”
INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: Our Often-Underappreciated Mothers
For all the mothers out there who put in the hard labor, the uncalculated child care and counseling, and the general love they show us, Happy Mother’s Day…
LETTER: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Side of Metro Districts
If the developer can’t finance a project on their own dime, they shouldn’t be permitted to create debt for others…
CHAMBER NEWS: Getting Ready for Summer
The businesses are also working on a number of ways to encourage you to shop downtown…