Child care costs have increased 214% since 1990, while the average family income has risen 143%….
EDITORIAL: Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part Two
That being said, I’m personally in favor of reducing — in many cases — the land use regulations imposed by our Town and County governments…
Dealing with Chronic Wasting Disease in the American West
“The predominant opinion I encounter is that no human being has gotten this disease,” said Steve Rinella, a writer and the founder of MeatEater…
READY, FIRE, AIM: They Know Me Better Than I Know Myself
I came across the following list, last year, of the things Big Tech knows about me…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Legislature Looking to Limit Non-functional Turf
The Colorado Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of a bill that would prevent thirsty turf species from being planted in places that rarely, if ever, get foot traffic…
Town of Pagosa Springs Invests in River Improvements
The Pagosa Gateway project, which aims to enhance the river ecosystem and improve water quality, is moving forward…
Colorado Secretary of State Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Trump Disqualification
The brief filed this week by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is the last to be filed by the main parties to the historic disqualification case…
Registration for Spring Recreation Programs Open
For the spring season, we have several programs available, including 9- to 10-year-old instructional volleyball; 11- to 12-year-old volleyball; adult volleyball…
EDITORIAL: Big Dream on Pagosa Street, Part One
“[Architect] Brad Ash gave a good discussion about how much experience he has interpreting the LUDC. And he comes to that interpretation from the point of view of an architect…”
Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell Addresses 2026 River Negotiations
“Change is coming – and because it is, I can’t emphasize enough how much the Post-2026 negotiations matter….”
Significant Snow Expected This Weekend
“Backcountry avalanche conditions are going to be changing throughout the weekend as the storm moves through the state,” said Ethan Greene…
OPINION: Governor Polis’ Plan Connects Housing and Transportation
So how does building cost-efficient homes near easily accessible transit corridors make such a difference?…
OPINION: Outrage at Big Tech Has Reached a Critical Point
“I just think with all the power, and the money, astronomical amounts of money that they make, there’s just all this power and no responsibility….”
Environmental Groups Want EPA to Block Colorado Coal Mine
The West Elk Mine, located northeast of Paonia, is one of only a handful of coal mines that remain in operation in Colorado…
Colorado Joins DACA Effort
“We must recognize its positive impact on communities and the robust contributions of Dreamers to the economic and social fabric of our nation…”
EDITORIAL: Community Development as a Corporate Activity, Part Six
“From the very beginning, Fading West understood modular construction to be a solution to help reduce overall project costs and significantly increase construction efficiency…”
HABITAT NEWS: Meet Larry Parks
“My belief in the import of building family generational wealth and providing homes for children makes it easy for me to write that check…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Good Sex Matters… Just Kidding!
In spite of the headline, this column will focus mainly on crossword puzzles, and why they are beneficial to brain health…
Child Tax Credit, Business Tax Breaks Included in Federal Bill
“We maintain work requirements while enhancing the benefit to support families crushed by today’s inflation and remove the penalty for families with multiple children…”