When it became clear that President Biden would likely drop out of the race, I hoped that some shining, younger, experienced, and inspiring Democratic candidate would emerge…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Solar Energy Program Available for Income-Qualified People
Your library will host a Sunnyside Community Solar event to help income-qualified members apply for a special solar subscription program for current residential LPEA members…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Healthful and Educational Opportunities at the Senior Center
The Healthy Aging Yoga Series continues to be offered in person at the Pagosa Senior Center on Mondays…
LETTER: Offering Justification for the Mob
There is great risk in supporting a candidate who seems incapable of seeing the humanity in the people with whom he disagrees…
22nd Annual ‘Spanish Fiesta’ a Huge Success; Planning Underway for 2025
Archuleta Seniors Inc. is so grateful to all the families, attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made the 22nd Annual Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiesta possible…
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Three
“Juan Montoya was on lookout while the other sheepherders were minding the flock. He saw three armed men on horses, riding towards him…”
When Colorado Expanded Its ‘Red Flag’ Law… Part One
Educators, doctors, mental health professionals and DAs can now file extreme risk protection order petitions. So far, not many do…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Cavemen on the Moon
So far, NASA’s Artemis Project, as budgeted through 2025, will cost about $100 billion dollars. “Billion” with a “B”. And that’s before anyone even sets foot inside a spaceship…
New Tri-State Wholesale Rate Design Accepted by Federal Regulators
The member-developed wholesale rate design was accepted, subject to refund, by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…
BIG PIVOTS: A Colorado City Riled Up About Black Hills Energy
“If you want to strangle this part of the state, that’s what you do, just keep increasing the cost of electricity,” she said…
Applications Open August 1 for ‘Canyon of the Ancients’ Artist-in-Residence Program
Whether you paint, sketch, compose, sculpt, take photographs, create pottery, or explore other forms of art, let the beauty of our public lands inspire your work…
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Two
I stopped by to visit the Lonely Sheepherder on Sunday, July 28. He stands on a concrete pedestal beside the walking path…
More Colorado Children Will Get State-Funded Full-Day Preschool Classes
The increase means progress towards one of the state’s original goals for the preschool-for-all program: extra hours for 4-year-olds with the greatest needs…
READY, AIM, FIRE: Waiting at the Door
My cat, Roscoe, will wait quietly at the door for the longest time. He knows I will eventually notice him and let him out (if he’s inside) or in (if he’s outside.)…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Ready To Pay More For Your Weather Reports?
Is a tornado or hurricane headed our way, and where should we go… or how much time do we have to get to safety?
New Website Helps You Add a Backyard Cottage in One Click
Cipkar is optimistic about modular construction and says several models of backyard homes can be delivered pre-assembled to your lot…
BOOKISH: The Life of a Writer
Life has changed. Fundamentally. Irrevocably…
As Chair of Governors Association, Jared Polis Has a Plan for Education
“Our initiative will explore how to better evaluate outcomes from state investments in education, and help drive improved outcomes for learners at all stages of their education journey…”
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part One
“First of all, I’d like to thank the Town, the Tourism Board and the Arts Council for coming together to make this project happen…”