As a boy in northern New Mexico, Luis Reyes Jr. thought he might someday work at a molybdenum mine in Questa…
EDITORIAL: The Rats of NIMH, Part One
You could almost call them human. Like, for example, the humans living in Pagosa Springs….
San Juan River Improvement Project Open House Events, Oct. 10 and Oct. 16
Community input is important to ensure this project is as amazing as possible…
READY, FIRE, AIM: They’re Eating Cats in Colorado
At least one hunter, interviewed for an article on TheMeatEater.com, makes his mountain lion meat into “breakfast sausage”…
FBI REPORT: Less Violent Crime in 2023?
Murders and intentional manslaughter, known as non-negligent manslaughter, fell by 11.6% from 2022…
OPINION: Sharing the Science on Big Cat Trophy Hunting and Prop 127
Does Colorado’s current program have any positive or negative effect on wildlife populations, on public safety, or on domestic animals like cattle and dogs?…
STRONG TOWNS: Step One, Don’t Be a Jerk
For Strong Towns to win, we need the broad culture to change. We change the broad culture by being a positive force…
Pagosa Charter School Takes Learning into the Community
“Life was a lot different back then. It was hard because you had The Great Depression…”
EDITORIAL: Cleaning Up the Cemetery
A few years ago, a small group of well-meaning citizens approached the Town Council complaining that the rustic Hilltop Cemetery was a bit too rustic…
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
“We place a sacred trust in our elections officials to conduct safe, honest, and fair elections…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Tooth Fairy Economics
Affordable Dentures & Implants decided to investigate how much children are raking in for baby teeth left for the Tooth Fairy…
LETTER: Vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 127 to Protect Wild Cats
This harassment and killing of our mountain lions is indefensible. A wealth of science shows it is not necessary…
Dr. Erin Clarkinson to Present to End-of-Life Education Group
Dr. Clarkinson is board certified in internal medicine, and specializes in palliative medicine and is a hospice physician…
LETTER: ‘Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid’
Carter is a rare American statesman who spoke out against Israel’s practice of apartheid…
Anniversary Feast Day Mass for St. Francis Mission Church, Oct. 6
St. Francis Church, a 107-year-old church situated in the local ranching community of Frances, was dedicated in October 1914…
EDITORIAL: Big Debts in Pagosa’s Not-So-Distant Future? Part Three
Given that choice, the town voters might find a proposed 0.5% sales tax to be an attractive option…
BIG PIVOTS: Can Colorado Actually Reduce ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled’?
Per capita, Colorado drives — a lot. What will it take to ratchet this down — and our emissions, too?…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Looking Younger, But From a Distance
“In all directions, at great distances, the universe looks younger, more uniform, and less evolved…”
Levi Platero Performs on Community Concert Hall Stage November 13
Levi Platero, a talented guitarist from the Navajo Nation, will be joined by Durango bluesman Kirk James… Tickets go on sale today…