Unhappiness seems to be on a lot of minds. Starting with politics, there are a lot of unhappy people…
LETTER: Respect for the International Court
As I think of Hamas’ horrific crimes on October 7 and the immense suffering of the residents of Gaza, I am reminded of the words of Paulo Freire…
EDITORIAL: As Pagosa Peak Open School Heads into Summer…
One of the features at PPOS is its focus on ‘Restorative Practices’, an approach to conflict resolution that is now being tried in hundreds of school districts across the country…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How the Grinch Stole Memorial Day
Another thing worth remembering on Memorial Day, is the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for…”
Boaters, Be Prepared for Inspections when Traveling to Colorado
Aquatic nuisance species such as zebra and quagga mussels wreak havoc on ecosystems, outdoor recreation, and the economy…
OPINION: Colorado Striving to Address Its Housing Crisis
Colorado’s law hits a sweet spot for developers…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Does Military Experience Make A Better President?
As we celebrate Memorial Day week, we focus on the sacrifice of those who served and some who remain buried on the battlefield…
EDITORIAL: When Governments Subsidize Workforce Housing, Part Two
The PAWSD Board unanimously believes that we have a serious housing crisis in Archuleta County…
BIG PIVOTS: Mysteries of a Disappearing Snowpack, Part Two
“You’re trying to predict the future based on how conditions played with each other in the past,” explains Osenga…
‘Peace Run’ Carrying the Torch Through Pagosa Springs Today
For over 35 years the Peace Run has traversed over 160 nations as a symbol of humanity’s universal aspiration for a more peaceful world…
READY, FIRE, AIM: NASA Preparing for Probe of Uranus
NASA is hoping the European Space Agency will participate. The more the merrier, when you’re probing Uranus, apparently…
OPINION: The Real Facts About ‘Hunting’ Mountain Lions
This is shooting, not hunting, and disregards ethical hunting principles of “fair chase” in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation…
OPINION: Polis Vetoes Undercut Clear Legislative Majority
The six bills Polis rejected had earned 417 ‘yes’ votes to 156 ‘no’ votes. That’s a massive margin of approval…
Enjoy the ‘Life at Chimney Rock Festival’ on June 1 & 2
Food vendors will have a variety of food items and drinks for sale including fry bread, Indian tacos, and Frito pie…
New School Finance Formula to Increase Equity in School Funding
Bipartisan school finance formula drives more resources to support at-risk students, English Language Learners, special education students, and rural districts…
BIG PIVOTS: Mysteries of a Disappearing Snowpack, Part One
Why the gap between deep winter snows and low summer flows? A 21st century hydrologic whodunnit…
EDITORIAL: When Governments Subsidize Workforce Housing, Part One
As currently presented, the Trails project will consist of one 26-unit apartment building and one 24-unit building, a new street, landscaping, and parking lots…
Presentation This Morning about New Regulations for Local Events
The session will be held today, Thursday, May 23, from 9 – 10:30am at the Ross Aragon Community Center…
BIG PIVOTS: Tri-State is Changing, But More Change is Needed
State’s second largest electrical provider has a new energy efficiency program…