If you, dear reader, had a chance to study Ron’s lengthy obituary, you would have been amazed at the selfless contributions and altruism that made up his long life…
LETTER: Colorado Voters Can Stop the Senseless Killing of Big Cats
I urge all Coloradans who cherish native wildlife, including fair-chase hunters, to vote YES on Proposition 91…
Colorado Attorney General Files Brief to Protect Tenants from Deceptive Practices
“Landlords who take advantage of renters by mispresenting what is a lawful lease term are breaking the law,” said Weiser…
OPINION: US Support Of UN Organizations Must Remain Unabated
US financial support of various UN organizations is critical not only for the fulfillment of their humanitarian causes but also to serve America’s best national interests…
EDITORIAL: Ways to Attract Wealthier, Better-Behaved Tourists, Part One
I’ve been following, and writing about, the Town Tourism Committee — later to become the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board — since about 2006…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Concerning a Commissioner’s Conflict of Interest, Part One
Bill Hudson’s recent series about a meeting of Pagosa area residents to consider the recall of a county commissioner for a possible conflict of interest caught my interest…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Ghost of Henry Ford
I once owned a Ford — an F-150 pickup truck — but that has no bearing, really, on my political issues with Henry Ford…
Three Pagosa Events with Best-Selling Author Anne Hillerman
The Ruby Sisson Library Foundation is partnering with best-selling author Anne Hillerman to present three events on September 13 and 14…
Colorado May Change Graduation Requirements After Big Drop in SAT Math Scores
To graduate from high school in Colorado, students must show proficiency in English and math…
BOOKISH: Writers of the World, Unite!
We have nothing to lose but our chains…
OPINION: Trump’s Visit to Arlington Cemetery a Disgrace
“Army officials criticized former President Donald Trump’s campaign staff for violating decorum rules at Arlington National Cemetery and abusing a cemetery worker…”
TROOPER TIPS: A Change of Seasons
A big part of being a good Colorado driver is preparation. So, take this as your annual reminder to check your car before you head to the high country…
EDITORIAL: Labor Day, Considered
In the spring of 1894, the Pullman railroad car manufacturing company had pushed its workforce into despair, following the Panic of 1883…
OPINION: We Have No Idea Who Forced the Colorado Legislature into a Special Session
A ‘dark money’ group held the entire state government hostage last week. This is what plutocracy looks like…
County Offices in the Courthouse Closed Until Further Notice
Reportedly, another citizen overhead the comment, and went inside and informed one of the County officials…
EDITORIAL: A Roomful of Loyal Republicans, Part Three
For me, this question turns on one particular section of one particular Colorado statute…
Colorado Lawmakers Wrap Up Special Session by Passing Compromise Property Tax Bill
Representatives from Advance Colorado and Colorado Concern helped negotiate the deal ahead of the special session…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Losing His Mojo
According to the dictionary, ‘mojo’ can mean a magic charm or amulet, typically worn around the neck…
Colorado State Housing Board Announces Over $43 Million in Housing Awards
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing’s (DOH) State Housing Board, awarded over $7.8 million to support 137 homeownership units…