“A diverse and healthy environment strengthens Colorado’s booming eco-tourism and outdoor recreation sectors…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Hope is the Most Profitable Business
On the Day of Decision, it won’t matter if you were hoping for a commerce that never fails…
Today is ‘Pick-up Day’ for Chamber’s 12 Inch Hanging Flower Baskets
Thanks to the Parks and Recreation Dept. of the Town of Pagosa Springs, we will be using Mary Fisher Park on San Juan St. to hand out the baskets…
BOOKISH: The Death of Writing
There is no neutrality anymore. You’re either for or against. To stand apart is seen as stupid, unsupportable…
Farm Bill Text Released in U.S. House, Setting Up Fight with Senate
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill…
Bird Flu Hits Dairy Herds in Michigan
Testing is under way on pooled raw milk slated for shipment for commercial processing…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Considers New Regulations for Vacation Rentals, Part Two
The County currently has no limits on the number of STRs they will license, nor does the County have caps on the number allowed in a particular neighborhood…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Reports of COVID Vaccine Side-effects
The New York Times article documents just a few examples of how that testing was harmful, and how the government refuses to acknowledge that it was wrong…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Compelling Case for Cannibalism
You can easily find, on the internet, documentation of various carnivorous species engaging in cannibalism…
Advocates Argue for Medicare to Cover Dental Health
“Fewer than half of Medicare beneficiaries see a dentist each year. When they do, they spend more than $1,000 out of pocket on their care…”
Tribal Nations Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Traditional Healing
“The more in tune you are with your culture — no matter what culture that is — it connects you to something bigger…”
INTEL FOR THE IVORY TOWER: America’s Struggles With Church Attendance
No U.S. Supreme Court, or American politician, or educational institution can account for this finding…
Habitat ’15 Homes in 5K’ Fundraising Run/Walk Tomorrow… Saturday, May 18
First 100 people to register get a t-shirt and goodie bag…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Considers New Regulations for Vacation Rentals, Part One
“Vacation Rentals are land uses that have potential for causing adverse impacts on others because of such factors as proximity to other homes…”
OPINION: A Game of Chicken Over Colorado Property Taxes
“Their goal is, and has always been, to shrink government enough to drown in the bathtub. For everyone else, it should be an alarming and unacceptable threat…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Could Have Been a Cheerleader
We all want safe and welcoming schools. Right? Or maybe we don’t…
Public Meeting to Discuss Changes to the San Juan River
The open house will also be an opportunity to meet the contractor that is designing and implementing the project and learn details about the project…
New Boating Law Will Change Age Limits
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how to stay safe on Colorado waters…
EDITORIAL: Unstoppable Wildfires, Uninsurable Homes
“We are very much at a tipping point where insurance companies are having to weigh their risk…”