There are a lot of people who sell a lot of stuff. Fine watches. Face lifts. Used Honda Civics. Only a writer is proud of failure…
Veterans, First Responders Hail Benefits of Psychedelic Drugs
After therapy failed to improve his mental well-being, he heard about the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs to help first responders with PTSD….
Education Bills Passed (or Not) in the 2024 Colorado Legislative Session
This year’s session, which wrapped on Wednesday, was the sixth in a row that both houses of the legislature were controlled by Democrats…
EDITORIAL: Conversation with a Thoughtful Resident, Part Two
“This is a huge trust issue, and trust is the biggest thing, whenever you have a ballot issue…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Bring Your Dead Relatives Back to Life, for Under $3
Tang’s speech was delivered by a digital clone, which had been trained by SenseTime’s engineers using a large language model machine learning program…
Colorado Abortion Access Fund Sees Greatly Increased Spending
‘Cobalt’ spent over $500,000 in first quarter, more than double the 2021 full-year figure…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Judges Exhibit Poor Judgment
These judges are pretty busy with their workload and may have missed a few details…
Colorado State Forest Service Announces Wildfire Mitigation Awards
With matching funds included, grant awardees will invest more than $594,000 for educating residents about wildfire and how to reduce their risk…
Colorado Legislators Pass Property Tax Reform Ahead of November Ballot Showdown
“The good citizens of this state said — we heard it loud and clear — that they wanted us to work together… to solve this problem”…
EDITORIAL: Conversation with a Thoughtful Resident, Part One
I wasn’t here in 1969, when Aspen Springs was platted, but the story I’ve heard is that the original developers put in absolutely horrible roads…
READY, FIRE, AIM: But Still a Ways to Go
Now we hear, from Attorney General Merrick Garland’s office, that marijuana is being reclassified, from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance…
Check Out Tomorrow’s Pagosa Paddle Whitewater Races
Races will begin at 9:30am and continue all day, featuring the slalom, sprint, head-to-head and a down-river parade…
OPINION: We Can Overcome the Culture of Speciesism
I encourage Mr. Cannon to lean into his instincts and go vegan for animals, his health, and the planet…
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day Tomorrow, May 11
Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 11, and you can participate…
DEA Releases 2024 Nation Drug Threat Assessment
Yesterday, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats and READ MORE
EDITORIAL: An Uncomfortable BOCC Meeting
“How much are we spending on that ethics violation?… I think we’re at $35,000 already, and it’s grown. Who’s recommendation was that?”
Repeal of Colorado’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Heads for the Ballot
If measure is approved by voters, same-sex marriage would remain legal in Colorado if U.S. Supreme Court overturns federal protections…
OPINION: Celebrating Environmental Victories from Colorado’s 2024 Legislative Session
“This session delivered on what Coloradans expect – cleaner air and water, healthier communities and climate protections…”
Pagosa Springs ‘Free eBike’ Program Accepting Applications for Seniors 55+
The application window is open now until May 31 and applications may be picked up at three locations around town…