My heart aches as I witness the deep division that tears at the very fabric of our society…
Outbreaks of Forest Pests Expected During Warm Years
“Trees in Colorado can’t catch a break as our climate becomes warmer and dryer in Colorado,” said Matt McCombs, director of the CSFS…
Colorado Grants Aim to Boost Rural Business in ‘Coal Transition’ Communities
Grants of $15,000, or $25,000 in identified coal transition communities, will support operating expenses for businesses…
‘JJ & The Hooligans’ to Headline Dance Party at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The fun for the final week of the 2024-25 ski season gets underway Saturday, March 29…
EDITORIAL: A Big Fuss About Fire Hydrants, Part One
Sheriff Le Roux reminded his fellow elected officials that the suppression of wildland fires, outside the Fire District, does not typically rely on fire hydrants…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Speaking of Pigs, and Democracy, Part Two
Following the war of independence of the American colonies from England, each colony became an independent state, a sovereignty unto itself…
Pagosa Charter School Students Shine at ‘Battle of the Books’
“We worked together and encouraged each other,” third-grader Cora Jean said. “Instead of having one person know all the answers, we helped each other…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eggs from Turkey… that is, from the Country Named Turkey
Reportedly, Canada has plenty of eggs. For Canadians…
‘Coffeehouse Nite’ at Pagosa Peak Open School, April 3
Suggested donation of $10 includes coffee, tea, and snacks in a casual, alcohol-free atmosphere…
Pagosa Business Forum Aimed at Sole Proprietors, Non-profits, Small Businesses
This incredible half-day business forum will give businesses more tools to help maintain positive momentum in 2025…
Supporting Our Downtown Businesses During Highway Reconstruction
The Cone Zone Care Program and the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce are eager to collaborate with you…
Colorado’s Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Begun
Facilitators generally pay a $420 training fee, which allows them to pursue the necessary consultation hours, and roughly $900 a year for a license…
EDITORIAL: Downtown Pagosa Springs Becomes a Construction Zone
Feeling curious, I hung a right on 2nd Street to drive through the construction zone, and found the traffic moving smoothly through town past the traffic cones and workers…
Capacity Colorado Crowds Turn Out for Bernie Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez… Part Two
“I don’t believe in health care, labor and human dignity because I’m an extremist,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “I believe these things because I was a waitress…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Speaking of Pigs, and Democracy, Part One
“Franklin’s ‘a republic, if you can keep it’ line is as memorable as it is catchy. It is a story that appeals across partisan lines…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Three Reasons Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Buy a Cybertruck
Like many males currently going through their mid-life crisis, I had been drooling over the Tesla Cybertruck…
Take the PARC Community Recreation Survey to Share Your Insights
The PARC leadership team has thoroughly reviewed past recreation management plans and is now guiding the development of a comprehensive recreation plan…
LPEA Announces Qualified Candidates, Online Voting Option
LPEA is excited to announce the introduction of online voting for the 2025 board election…
STUDENT SUBMISSION: Ilana’s Delivery
The thoughts were rushing through Ilana’s head like a river, and this time it was much harder to push the thoughts away…