This annual community feast, offered free to the public, will include roasted turkey, savory dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Streetcar Named Infinite Desire
They don’t make philosophers like they used to…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What Actually Cost the Democrats the 2024 Election
You’ll find no shortage of articles critical of Harris, saying she was too conservative, or too liberal…
Federal Push for Staffing Requirements in Nursing Homes, Dead on Arrival?
Managing director for Medicare innovation predicted the new administration will begin “scaling back or decreasing regulatory scrutiny” and inspections at nursing facilities…
BOOKISH: The Myth of Good Writing
So stop trying to write better. Master the basics. Luckily, the basics are easily mastered…
Find Avalanche Forecasts and Accident Data on CAIC Website
The new improvements allow people to see, in one place, every reported event where someone got caught up in moving avalanche debris…
Colorado Board of Education Majority Sympathetic to Charter Schools, Following Election
State Board of Education leaders hope for fairness and objectivity in charter school appeal hearings…
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Five
One type of survey is intentionally designed to discover new and useful information, which is needed to make the best possible decisions, moving forward…
Why Shopping Small Matters in Pagosa Springs This Holiday Season
Many of our small businesses are participating in ‘Small Business Saturday’ on November 30, offering special promotions, events, and giveaways…
READY, FIRE, AIM: National Spinach and Squash Month
Today, I intend to focus my criticism on the vegetables themselves, rather than on harmful child-rearing practices…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Bright Future for Comedy in American Politics
How can we not find the actions of these governors amusing?
BIG PIVOTS: What Does the Election Mean for Colorado’s Energy Plans?
Some reason to believe that Colorado can continue to mostly chug along. But then there’s the issue of tariffs…
Michigan Chooses to Look After Its Children After Federal Funds Disappear
“Do you think we should do this for babies everywhere? What do you think?…”
Upcoming Classes Will Get You Ready for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, November 20 and December 4, and on Thursday, December 12 at the Community United Methodist Church…
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Four
Superintendent Holt and Chief Executive of Operations Sanchez seemed to be suggesting that our local school buildings were reaching — or had already reached — the end of their useful lives…
Republicans Win Control of Congress
The AP projected Republicans would hold 53 Senate seats after flipping Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s seats from blue to red…
Archuleta County Seeking Housing Survey Input from Residents, Employers
“If you live in Archuleta County or the Town of Pagosa Springs, this survey applies to you…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Me, and Ben Franklin, and Zeus
“In 1752 before Ben Franklin invented Pizza, Gameboy, the iPad2 or Mexican food, he was contemplating how to conquer electricity…”
Southwest Colorado Prepares to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and Colorado Statehood
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One month later, on August 1, 2026, Colorado will celebrate 150 years of statehood…