When I was a kid, my parents tried to make me understand that certain things were priceless. You simply couldn’t assign a price to them…
Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Qualifies for Colorado Ballot
In Colorado, there are almost as many unaffiliated active voters as registered Republican and Democratic voters combined…
CDOT to Hold Public Meetings for Transportation Input
These gatherings will allow technical staff to share progress and accomplishments on completion of 10-Year Plan projects to date, as well as discuss needs, data and trends…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Neo-Nazis, Not Student Protesters, Are a Bigger Threat To All Americans
It got pretty ugly when they waved swastikas, insulted kids, and took on cops…
Dozens of New State Laws Poised to Take Effect in Colorado
“Big technology companies are making remarkable progress with technology that uses biological and neural data, but without proper privacy protections…”
Pagosa Peak Open School Prepares for Changes in 2024-2025
I am grateful and excited to say our staff is returning; some in new positions, all with their talents, experience and passion for our students and work at PPOS…
EDITORIAL: Sen. Michael Bennet Offers a History Lesson, Part One
Later than month, the House approved the legislation by a 357 to 70 vote… in a rare moment of bipartisanship. Emphasis on the word “rare”…
PHOTO ESSAY: Archuleta County Fair, Day One
Admission is free, parking is free with shuttles moving everyone right into the center of the action. So much to see and enjoy…
LPEA and 4CORE to Host Community Solar Application Event in Pagosa
The Sunnyside Community Solar initiative is designed to empower members by offering hassle-free access to clean, locally sourced energy…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Comforts of Cardboard
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the athletes’ accommodations made headlines, because the beds in the Olympic Village were made of cardboard…
Remaining Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 6
Big game hunting licenses remaining after the primary and secondary draws will go on sale soon and there are a lot of hunting opportunities still available…
OPINION: ‘Energy Permitting Reform Act’ a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
In short, the Energy Permitting Reform Act is an oil and gas reform rollback bill trying to masquerade as a renewable energy permitting bill…
In 2022, Undocumented Immigrants Paid $427 Million in Colorado Taxes, Says Study
A new study shows that undocumented immigrants paid nearly $100 billion in tax revenue, while many are shut out of the programs their taxes fund…
Three Wildfires Force Evacuations Along Colorado’s Front Range
Approximately 575 homes in south Jefferson County were under mandatory evacuation orders early Wednesday morning due to the Quarry Fire…
EDITORIAL: The Lonely Sheepherder, Part Four
Pagosa researcher Peggy Bergon has collected thousands of photos of these aspen tree messages and drawings, and she sent me some of her photos yesterday…
When Colorado Expanded Its ‘Red Flag’ Law… Part Two
In one instance, the board of trustees at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden successfully petitioned to take away the gun of a suicidal student…
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation, Greenlighting Cleanup of Toxic Abandoned Mines
“Tens of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines cause environmental damage across the West, impairing 40 percent of headwater streams…”
OPINION: Harris Is Best-Positioned To Lead The Way
When it became clear that President Biden would likely drop out of the race, I hoped that some shining, younger, experienced, and inspiring Democratic candidate would emerge…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Solar Energy Program Available for Income-Qualified People
Your library will host a Sunnyside Community Solar event to help income-qualified members apply for a special solar subscription program for current residential LPEA members…