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…
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part Five
All of these crops are grown in the Lower Basin states by the corporations that are currently demanding $1.2 billion in federal funding as a ransom payment…
Kennedy Submits Double the Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot Access in Colorado
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 15 states — Alaska, Illinois, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and now Colorado….
Chicago-style Improv Comedy This Sunday at PSCA
We are so excited to share the stage this weekend with some amazing folks we are lucky enough to call friends…
Bee Taylor to Headline KSUT ‘Party in the Park’ in Durango, July 26
New Orleans-based Bee Taylor will headline the 19th annual Party in the Park in Durango’s Buckley Park…
Grocery Workers Slam Kroger-Albertson Downsizing Plan
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is one of two attorneys general who have sued to block the merger…
Colorado Begins Issuing EBT Benefits for Students During Summer Months
“We are thrilled so many Colorado kids will receive increased access to food during the summer through this program…”
Western Watersheds Project Staff Announce Recognition of Workers Union
“This decision reflects the strength and health of our organization, and we look forward to continuing to work together…”
EDITORIAL: Water for My Coffee, Part Four
“By this wonderful provision, which is only man’s mastery over nature, the clouds are dispensing copious rains… [the plow] is the instrument which separates civilization from savagery…”
LIBRARY NEWS: ‘Friends’ Book Sale Starts Today; Continues on Friday & Saturday
Starting today, Thursday, July 11, and running through the weekend is the Friends of the Library annual book sale at the Community United Methodist Church…
READY, FIRE, AIM: We Are the Horses of the Future
The fossil record suggests that horses evolved over millions of years into a friendly animal that could transport humans from place to place…
Montana Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Landmark Climate Case
The State should stop fighting Montana’s youth… and get to work complying with the ‘Held’ order…