“If we don’t have free and informed citizens with equal access to the ballot box, then we won’t have democracy…”
In Pursuit of Special Taxing Districts for Early Childhood Programs
As one of the first early childhood special districts under consideration, she said, “It requires a really careful approach…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Shark? Or Electrocution? What Should You Choose?
“By the way, a lot of shark attacks lately, do you notice that? Lot of sharks. I watched some guys justifying it today…”
Chama Peak Land Alliance Announces Pagosa Scholarships
“These scholarships are really important to CPLA, because we want to ensure a connection with the next generation of conservationists…”
Second 19th Hole Fundraising Concert Tomorrow, Thursday June 13
Food from Square Top BBQ, beer, wine, and signature Tito’s cocktails will be available for purchase…
BOOKISH: Tech Talk, from the Mouths of Babes
Your guru is in…
Bipartisan Bill to Support Colorado’s Workforce Becomes Law
“Our new law will save Coloradans money as they pursue good-paying jobs in the construction industry and fill critical workforce shortages…”
Local Colorado GOP Officials Seek to Oust Party Chair Dave Williams
“Once the Chairman receives the letter, he has the ultimate decision to choose the date, time and place of the meeting…”
THEATRE: Experience the Joy of Music with ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
Under the direction and choreography of Pagosa favorite Melissa Firlit, this production promises to be a visual and emotional delight…
EDITORIAL: 28 Ways to Be a Better Tourist, Part Four
I wrote yesterday’s editorial while sitting in row 23, seat F on Alaska Airlines Flight 654 from Seattle to Albuquerque, the second leg of my flight back to Pagosa…
Hopes and Fears at the U.S.-Mexico Border Following Executive Order
Immigration advocates expressed deep concern the order — issued after Congress failed to take action on sweeping immigration legislation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Welcome to the Anthropocene
Geologists and stratigraphers don’t own the concept. People can just walk outside, and they recognize we’re in the Anthropocene….
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Lessons from the Judean Revolt
Roman legionnaires from Syria were ordered in to quash the revolt. But a united Judean people set an ambush for them and crushed their army at the Battle of Beth Horon…
OPINION: The PRESS Act Would Ensure a Free and Fair Media
The PRESS Act is necessary to ensure journalists will not have to worry “that under a future repressive administration federal law enforcement agencies…”
Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Lauren Boebert to Move Forward
“Defendant’s threats to sue Plaintiffs’ sponsors and donors are unprotected because they were neither made in good faith nor in serious contemplation of litigation…”
EDITORIAL: 28 Ways to Be a Better Tourist, Part Three
Learn a few phrases of the local language, and make yourself familiar with local customs and manners…
Outside PAC Money Funding Colorado Races
Battles between wealthy conservative donors and far-right extremists over the future of the Republican Party are fueling millions of dollars in outside spending…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Colors of the Future
Pagosa Springs has become a bit more prideful these days, although we don’t yet have a Pride Parade like they have in most big cities…
ESSAY: Eating Right, and Frugally, in Pagosa Springs
One way to save is in knowing our grocers; I shop each one for different things and combine my shop days…