I invite you to know your local farmers. The ones that I know care deeply for you, your family and friends…
EDITORIAL: Parks Here, Parks There… But Where’s the Health District Transparency? Part Three
“I’m all for transparency and giving the information out, but to your point, Commissioner Maez, we definitely don’t want to confuse the public by releasing information…”
OPINION: Democratic Legislators Violating Colorado Open Meetings Law?
When the session approaches its final weeks and the bill backlog grows massive, lawmakers receive a link to the survey and tokens to vote for their favored legislation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: President Xi, Smiling
I’ve occasionally run across photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping, smiling…
A THOUSAND ROSES: Gears
Jake Hooker had said little that evening. As the new addition he remained polite and reserved…
HMPRESENTLY: Put Them Together and What Have You Got?
We’re thinking something spiritual… maybe someone’s trying to reach us?
Mardi Gras Fun Race at Wolf Creek This Sunday
Wolf Creek has received 29″ of fresh snow in the latest storm! Our all-natural snow depth is 99″ at the midway…
David Neely Named San Juan National Forest Supervisor
“I’m absolutely thrilled to re-join this team of dedicated public servants and resource stewards here in Southwest Colorado…”
SJBPH Executive Director Attends AMA Award Ceremony
Liane Jollon received the AMA’s Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service in 2021…
New USFWS Rule Would Allow Flexibility in Managing Colorado Wolves
As the result of a Colorado voter-led initiative passed in 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a rule to establish an experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado…
EDITORIAL: Parks Here, Parks There… But Where’s the Health District Transparency? Part Two
“…[County Attorney] Todd Weaver went over some of the legal components. The Sunshine Law. They are all open meetings. They will all be on Zoom…”
OPINION: Why Is It So Difficult to Build Walkable Places?
“Local governments need more people showing up to these hearings to say yes. The other side is very good at showing up and saying no….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Black History Lessons Aren’t Usually Red; They’re Mostly Blue
The US Census, however, has taken a different approach to colorizing the 50 states, in terms of racial diversity…
Democrat Adam Frisch Announces 2024 Congressional Campaign
“I humbly ask for your support as I get back to work to give CO-3 a representative who will take the job seriously…”
Colorado Attorney General, Legislators Push to Protect Consumers
“Medical debt is crushing hardworking Colorado families and limiting their ability to live the American Dream…”
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: A Sweetheart Deal
In addition to a nutrition center, the Pagosa Senior Center serves as a community hub where food and other resources/supports are available to help seniors stay independent…
LIBRARY NEWS: Stats Point to a Flourishing Library
Providing our patrons with materials that are current and relevant to the diverse interests of the community is one of our principal goals….
Wolf Creek Pass to Close, Other Pass Closures, Today
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass, US 550 Mountain Corridor, US 50 Monarch Pass and CO 145 Lizard Head Pass are set to close today, February 15…