“It’s great news that 19 states are raising their minimum wages on January 1 and more follow later in the year…”
EDITORIAL: A Few Thoughts About the South Conference Room, Part Two
The most highly ranked funding source, among the respondents, appears to be “Increase in Lodging Tax”…
Education Issues to Watch in 2026
How will Colorado lawmakers prioritize education during another tough budget year? What’s the fate of the state’s first “public Christian school?” And what will new cellphone policies look like in districts statewide?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Should I Worry About My Robot Vacuum Cleaner?
Where, exactly, is this information about my personal living quarters being stored?…
US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Chicago
“Today is a big win for Illinois and American democracy,” he said…
LIBRARY NEWS: Growing Life-Long Readers
The state’s goal is to raise that rate to 60% by 2028. Clearly we have a long way to go, and we have a wide array of distractions to throw us off course…
CHAMBER NEWS: Nominations Open for 2026 Community Leader Awards
Nominations will be judged on the weight of their contributions, not the number of forms submitted, and are open to individuals or couples...
LETTER: ‘SolidGround Solutions’ Editorial
“…There’s also little doubt that that an ever-expanding tourism industry is one of the key causes of the housing crisis…”
‘Connect for Health Colorado’ Insurance Enrollment Consistent with 2024 Numbers
Connect for Health Colorado is the only place where Coloradans can get financial help to purchase health insurance, and an estimated 65% of customers will qualify for financial help…
Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Anti-SLAPP LAW
Tender Care sued Lind-Barnett and Davis in 2022, alleging they had defamed the business by posting negative reviews online about how their pets had been treated…
EDITORIAL: A Few Thoughts About the South Conference Room, Part One
If new facilities or programs were developed, about 75% of the respondents felt that the costs ought to be funded either mostly or 100% through user fees…
Trump Rejects Colorado Request for FEMA Disaster Declaration Following Fires, Flooding
All 10 members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, including Democrats and Republicans, signed a letter to Trump in support of Polis’ request for FEMA assistance…
Wolf Creek Boasts Excellent Early Season Conditions
The midway snow depth is currently at 25 inches. The year-to-date snowfall total is 58 inches…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Maintaining Whole Health During the Holidays
Social gatherings are an important part of life in Archuleta County and can be enjoyed mindfully…
BOOKISH: Writer’s Block
Start a fire…
OPINION: Coloradans Need Protection from Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs
With obesity impacting more than 24% of adults in the state, increasing access to FDA-approved weight loss drugs keeps Coloradans safe and healthy…
EDITORIAL: A Few Thoughts About the ‘Christmas Box’
Maybe that’s how most family traditions get started? Someone’s goofy idea?
CONE ZONE: Looking Ahead to Year Two of the Highway 160 Reconstruction
How will snow removal be handled through the project area in its current configuration?
Final Week for ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
The production captures the magic, humor, and redemptive spirit that have made ‘A Christmas Carol’ a beloved holiday tradition for generations…