“John F. Kennedy won the presidency in 1960 with 49.7 percent of the vote,” Goldberg wrote…
Trophy Hunting of Mountain Lions Increases Likelihood of Human-Lion Conflict
Trophy hunting not only is unnecessary for lion population control but interrupts the beneficial ecological services provided by lions…
Archuleta County Park-and-Ride Receives Grant Award
As the time nears to begin working on the park-and-ride concept, the County will seek out public input…
OPINION: Using Public Lands for Housing, Appropriately
The affordable housing development planned under this week’s announcement would require 80 percent of the units be sold to first-time homebuyers…
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Sues Gov. Polis and Colorado Gaming Division
The lawsuit asks the court to consider the legality of the Tribe’s sportsbook and an injunction requiring the state to stop interfering with tribal sports betting…
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part Seven
PAWSD and SJWCD expected water demand to grow as fast as the Archuleta County population. Which seemed like common sense…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Three’s the Charm
Bobby — I like to call him Bobby — has his work cut out for him. Considering the competition…
Four Colorado Poultry Workers Test Positive for Bird Flu
A fifth worker at the same commercial egg laying operation is also suspected to be sick, but that case is pending a positive confirmation…
OPINION: Consumer Sentiment Can Help Predict the 2024 Election Winner
It seems that rather than focusing on economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product, employment data, and inflation rates, typical Americans focus more on everyday expenses…
BOOKISH: Novel Ideas
What I want are books that don’t confuse me. A confused reader is an angry reader…
Town Hall to Offer Reduced Customer Service on Fridays
A four-month study of traffic and business needs to Town facilities showed that it was a rare occurrence for anyone to visit Town Hall on Friday afternoons…
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part Six
Pressure is growing in the American West to view water as a commodity… something to sell… rather than as the glue that holds together a traditional agriculture-based society…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A 21st Century Bus Stop for Aspen Springs
Not just an ordinary bus stop. This will be a “Park & Ride” facility, where you can park your pickup truck and catch a bus ride into the bustling metropolis of Pagosa Springs, ten miles away.
LETTER: Mr. Hudson Misunderstood My ‘On Land’ Magazine Editorial
Unfortunately, in the battles over scarce water, both native and agricultural plants are increasingly seen as competitors because of the fact that they consume water…
Continental Divide Trail Coalition to Host Event at SOCO
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition sees the 3,100-mile Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) as a renowned and revered natural resource…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The ‘Hoi Aristoi’
A reader strongly disagreed with my characterization of “highly educated people” being “naive”…
Democratic Club Meeting on July 29 Will Feature Cindi Galabota
Please come to hear about the plans for the library and how you can help this project succeed…
Colorado Trial Begins in Alleged Voter Intimidation Case
Epp and Kasun are co-founders of U.S. Election Integrity Plan, which organized the door-to-door “verification” drives in Colorado and several other states…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: ‘Three Fords’ Farm is Market’s Newest Vendor
Three Fords is a Pagosa Springs farm that produces pasture-raised, non-GMO beef, pork, goat, eggs and honey…