La Plata and Grand counties and the City of Montrose all have lodging tax measures on the November ballot…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Bad Bunny Endorses Kamala Harris
Donald Trump, for example, has been endorsed by a fair number of celebrities… but not by Bad Bunny…
Final Election Results May Be Delayed in Close Presidential Race
The closing of the polls kick off a nearly three-month process before the next president of the United States is sworn in on Inauguration Day…
Share Your Input with Archuleta County Housing Needs Assessment
Like many rural mountain communities, Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs have experienced an increase in housing demand…
‘Dreamers’ Can Enroll in ACA Plans This Year
The rule is being challenged in federal court by Kansas and 18 other states, including several in the South and Midwest…
Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
This free, one-day conference will be held on December 6 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive in Durango…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation About Pagosa Water Resources, Part One
The size of the reservoir grew from its original design of 4,000 acre-feet — about three times the size of Lake Hatcher — to 12,500 acre-feet… and then to 32,000 acre-feet…
OPINION: In Colorado GOP Leadership Battle, It’s ‘Civil War’
Last week, the party’s executive body ordered the creation of an investigative committee, with members to be appointed by Williams…
Colorado Property Tax Reductions Not Helping Renters
Experts told Colorado’s property tax commission on Thursday that rate cuts and tax decreases don’t often translate into savings for renters…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Saving America, One Joke at a Time
Ms. Petri joked about her newspaper deciding not to endorse a candidate…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Trump’s Brilliant Political Stunt
Are those analogies silly? Of course! That’s the point — which many of Harris’ supporters completely miss…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Did the Inflation Reduction Act WorK?
The economy in general, and inflation in particular, have been listed as key election issues for 2024…
‘Call Your Mother Tour’ Concert in Durango Rescheduled
Known for their chart-topping, multi-platinum singles, including the hit anthem “Best Day of My Life,” American Authors have achieved global recognition…
LETTER: Colorado, Vote Your Conscience on Prop 127
Thirty years ago, Colorado’s wildlife agency developed and applied standards “consistent with public expectations for humane treatment of animals…”
OPINION: How’s Your Mental Health?
The fact that women experience trauma at a rate double digits higher than men, should not go unnoticed…
Archuleta County Invites Residents to Participate in ‘Housing Needs’ Survey
The County’s tourism-driven economy further strains the housing market, as vacation rentals often compete with long-term rental units…
EDITORIAL: Significant Digits at Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Part Three
“He is a very talented surgeon. I’ve operated with him, and he’s the nicest guy in the world. I don’t know how you can beat that…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The View from the Neighbors’ Window
Some might say, it’s really none of their business. But ‘business’ nowadays has a way of crossing the border…
A Letter from Bonnie Runyan to the People of Pagosa
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter discusses a decision to commit suicide…