At its peak, the XIT Ranch was home to around 150,000 head of cattle, with 1,500 miles of fencing…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Cronus Government, Eating Its Children, Part One
If that is what Congress intended, then that Act is (in effect) corporate welfare on a massive scale…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Non-Binary Future of Democracy
Ms. Tang became deeply interested in democracy during the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement in Taiwan…
Colorado Can Achieve Its 2030 Clean Energy Goals… by 2031
The Colorado Energy Office expects more than 10,000 e-bike purchases in 2024 as a result of a new $450 point-of-sale discount…
BOOKISH: You’re Right
He scowled, pursed his lips, and gave this assessment. “They’re wrong….”
One Person Killed in Boating Accident at Navajo Lake
“Multiple 911 calls came in from other parties on the two vessels and were quickly relayed to our rangers…”
OPINION: ‘Project 2025’ a Threat to Hunting, Fishing
William Perry Pendley is calling for a massive sell-off of lands owned by all American taxpayers…
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part One
This editorial series will provide a few thoughts about a meeting of the San Juan Water Conservancy board meeting on June 17…
OPINION: The Dangerous Obesity of American Vehicles
Hopefully, the failed Vulnerable Road User Protection Enterprise was only one iteration of a policy to disincentivize light trucks…
Final ’19th Hole’ Concert This Thursday, July 11
The featured artists this week are The San Juan Mountain Boys, and we have TWO featured nonprofits…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Free Shipping on All Firearms
No one else emailed me, to wish me a safe and relaxing Independence Day.
Colorado is Home to the World’s Longest Running Gay Rodeo
The COVID-19 pandemic was a crushing blow to a group already struggling for survival…
INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: Slavery and the American Revolution
As we celebrate the 4th of July this month, it’s worth noting that there’s another historical battle being fought…
EDITORIAL: The Parade… Wait For It
Hundreds of members of the Pagosa Springs community, and their invited and uninvited guests, were gathering along the new parade route…
July Events at Chimney Rock National Monument Announced
Purchasing your tickets in advance is the only way to guarantee a spot for the monthly and annual programs…
The Frustrating Battle Over the ‘Farm Bill’
The stalemate over the current farm bill may be solidifying a new era in farm politics as it joins the last three farm bills in a trend of delays…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Control Inflation, Without Really Trying
In a recent episode of ‘Unexplainable’, Mr. Hassenfeld looked at why inflation behaves in an unpredictable fashion…
Zero Fares on Mountain Express Transit This Summer
Mountain Express will offer free trips during the months of July and August on all fixed routes. The effort is made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 24-032…