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BOOKISH: Consult the Experts

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Richard Donnelly

Emily is short and dark. Such women are dangerous. Everything is compressed into a small package…

Posted in Essays/Poetry

You Might Not Want to Rush to Get the New COVID Vaccine

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Post Contributor

COVID has become commonplace. For some, it’s a minor illness with few symptoms. Others are laid up with fever, cough, and fatigue…

Posted in Education/Health
28th Annual Four Corners Folk Festival Feature Legendary Performers, Rising Stars

28th Annual Four Corners Folk Festival Feature Legendary Performers, Rising Stars

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

“Our lineup includes core artists like Sam Bush and Drew Emmitt alongside up-and-coming acts like Lizzie No and the Fretliners…”

Posted in Arts/Entertainment
EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa's Future, Part Four

EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa’s Future, Part Four

Posted on August 26, 2024August 27, 2024 by Bill Hudson

The sales pitch seems to be, “If the County becomes our anchor tenant, then we promise to build some workforce housing on the parcel next door…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why I Will Not Be Reading 'Project 2025'

READY, FIRE, AIM: Why I Will Not Be Reading ‘Project 2025’

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Louis Cannon

I’m not running for President, so I assume it’s safe for me to read the document. But I’m not going to. I’ve never read anything 900 pages long…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
Colorado Republicans Vote to Replace State Party Chair

Colorado Republicans Vote to Replace State Party Chair

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

About 160 people, those physically present and via proxy, voted to oust Williams after three hours of deliberation in a Brighton church…

Posted in News/Politics

Applications for Vacant PAWSD Board Seat Due by Wednesday, Aug. 28

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

PAWSD is governed by a five member Board of Directors who must be electors of the District as defined by state law and are elected to overlapping four year terms…

Posted in Community

Colorado Attorney General Backs Justice for Renters

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

According to the lawsuit, RealPage enables collusion between landlords and distorts the housing market for millions of Americans who rent…

Posted in News/Politics

Older Adults May Qualify for Help Paying Medicare Part B Premiums

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

Very low-income individuals qualify for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program, which pays the Medicare Part B premium as well as the Medicare Part A and B deductibles…

Posted in Education/Health

LETTER: ‘A Failure of Humanity’

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Post Contributor

No Palestinian-American was afforded a speaking role at the Democratic National Convention…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa's Future, Part Three

EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa’s Future, Part Three

Posted on August 23, 2024August 26, 2024 by Bill Hudson

We sometimes envision private, for-profit businesses keeping the American economy going.  In fact, here in Pagosa Springs, most of the best paid employees are working for local governments…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Colorado Democrats Master the Art of Dark Lawmaking

OPINION: Colorado Democrats Master the Art of Dark Lawmaking

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

Democrats at the Colorado Legislature are increasingly hostile to open government, and they have learned that they will pay little price for drawing a curtain around their work…

Posted in Opinion/Letters
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Truth About the Dodo, Revealed

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Truth About the Dodo, Revealed

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Louis Cannon

The professor feels that the idea many of us have about the dodo — that it was “this dumpy, slightly stupid bird that kind of deserved to go extinct” — is inaccurate…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
Court Rules in Favor of Pueblo Needle Exchange Program

Court Rules in Favor of Pueblo Needle Exchange Program

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

Judge says ordinance passed by Pueblo City Council in May cannot be enforced….

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Abortion Funds Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

Karen Middleton, president of Cobalt, said the fund’s board originally committed to meeting “every request we’ve received without limits” in fall 2021…

Posted in Education/Health

Knights of Columbus Duck Race Set for Tomorrow, Aug. 24

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

The day will start at noon with music by the Retro Cats; a food court with burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks; a beer garden…

Posted in Community

OPINION: Hunters, Anglers Call for Biden to Designate Dolores River National Monument

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

Protecting intact habitat for mule deer, elk, and desert bighorn sheep is essential for retaining quality sporting opportunities…

Posted in Opinion/Letters

Learn the ABCs of Medicare at Free Introductory Class on Sept. 4

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Post Contributor

Medicare counselors from SJBAAA are certified by the Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and are NOT associated with any health insurance company…

Posted in Education/Health
EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa's Future, Part Two

EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa’s Future, Part Two

Posted on August 22, 2024August 23, 2024 by Bill Hudson

“Colorado House Bill 24-1300 proposed to create a mandatory wildfire certification program. From my cheap seats, I see this as similar to the septic transfer process…”

Posted in Opinion/Letters
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