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…
Chamber Meeting will Address Fire Code, Food-Handling Guidelines for Social Events
An event now is anticipated to be triggered when more than 50 people are expected at the event…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Immunization Clinic at Senior Center, May 22
ACPHD will be offering spring COVID boosters, recommended for seniors 65+, as well as TDap, Hepatitis A&B, MMR, and Prevnar 20…
LIBRARY NEWS: Backpacks Available for Free Checkout
With spring here and summer not too far away, we wanted to remind you that we have two backpacks available for free checkout that contain a state park pass, binoculars, a wildlife guide, a trees and wildlife guide…
EDITORIAL: Working Together, If Possible, Part Six
But I am sympathetic to the people driving on substandard roads in Pagosa Lakes. Is there a better way to fund the necessary road maintenance?
‘Build Pagosa’ Auction This Friday Will Support Regional Workforce Center
The event, hosted at the Ross Aragon Community Center, will include a BBQ dinner and drinks, live and silent auctions, live music, and fun…
BIG PIVOTS: The Audubon Society Dives into Electricity Transmission
“We literally guided them to best practices for routing, best practices for tower design, ways to avoid interruption of flight patterns,” says Madden…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Drifting Apart
A surprising number of columnists, this year — including David French, and myself — have written this year about the “immense political gender gap”…
KSUT Presents ‘Tico Time Bluegrass Festival’ in Animas River Valley
This festival promises to be an adventure filled with unforgettable moments, lifelong friendships, and cherished memories…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Everything I Don’t Know About Women
But, of course, someone in academia has spent time (and a government grant, no doubt) to answer the age-old question, “What do women want?”
Colorado Senate Votes Unanimously to Protect Wetlands
“We want to set in place where we are in Colorado so that we can give assurance and no more changes,” Roberts said to the Senate Finance Committee…
OPINION: Worker Freedom Act Could Create Fairer Organizing Conditions in Colorado
In practice, the Worker Freedom Act would allow workers to opt out of captive audience meetings without fear of retaliation…