In 1767, the British Parliament imposed a tariff on goods imported into the American colonies…
OPINION: Colorado’s Wild Places at Risk
Public lands are a source of health, prosperity and pride — they should not be profit playgrounds for industrial development…
LETTER: Reflecting on Our Community’s Growth
It’s essential to preserve the integrity of our way of life, maintaining its sacredness without compromising it for new initiatives…
Pagosa Student Receives Daniels Fund Scholarship
The Daniels Scholarship is one of the most selective and sought-after scholarships in the United States…
EDITORIAL: Taxpayers and the Government Entities They Support, Part One
Let’s begin with the Monday evening presentation by the PSMC officers, Rhonda Webb and Chelle Keplinger…
BIG PIVOTS: Friction in Colorado about 2035 and 2040 Climate Goals, Part Two
The bill, if it became law, risked “driving energy costs higher at a time when our state is already nearing an affordability crisis,” said the letter…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Just a Senior Moment?
When I inquired what happened, he pointed to his kid’s basketball hoop in his driveway and said, “Thinking I’m still a young man!”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Hitting the Penguins with Tariffs
“Our proposal to President Trump: we are willing to completely eliminate all tariffs on American-made products..”
Events for the Final Weekend at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 5, the Wolf Creek Challenge race series returns with The Super-G. A true Super G from the top of Powder Puff to the bottom…
Highway 160 Reconstruction Update
Motorists could expect up to 15-minute delays at various times through the work zone as equipment may need to be moved…
PARC Community Recreation Survey Seeking Public Input
PARC is laying the groundwork for a sustainable future — one that protects our local natural resources and wildlife while ensuring equitable and high-quality outdoor recreation…
Black Hills Energy Announces Lower Natural Gas Costs
Depending on where customers are in Colorado, average monthly residential bills will decrease from an average of 3.4 percent to 23 percent…
Town Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Hilltop Cemetery, Monday April 7
At the same meeting, town staff will provide a briefing regarding the annual cleanup of the cemetery to take place from May 19 through June 2…
EDITORIAL: Conflicts of Interest at Town Hall? Part Three
Without intelligent, thoughtful government assistance, I can’t see how we will ever put a dent in our local housing crisis…
BIG PIVOTS: Friction in Colorado about 2035 and 2040 Climate Goals, Part One
The bill, if it became law, risked “driving energy costs higher at a time when our state is already nearing an affordability crisis,” said the letter…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Artificial Intelligence Named Claude, My BFF
At the moment (April 2025) the machines generally referred to as ‘AI’ are limited in their abilities. But they’re becoming more human by the hour…
Colorado Senate Begins the Budget Debate, Facing $1.2 Billion Deficit
The state’s transportation department is poised to absorb a large share of the budget cuts…
Archuleta County Fair Board Cancels Summer Kickoff Carnival
“Unfortunately, there was no way around the complications, and we’ve come to this very difficult conclusion…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Get Ready for the Wildfire Season
During this free talk they will discuss emergency preparation, fuel mitigation and how their efforts help us all stay alive…