With the participation of more than 45 school district members, students, local and regional government, and business representatives, Build Pagosa accomplished a major milestone…
OPINION: ‘The Dog Ate the 2023 Farm Bill’
This chaos is no accident. It is the inevitable result of voting for and electing people to Congress who are incapable of governing…
EDITORIAL: A Bright Future for Pagosa Tourism? Part Three
“We might be overrun at the restaurants, we might run out of Chimichangas at Chavolo’s. But Chavolo’s is going to grow, so that they can sustain the tourism. It’s supply and demand…”
Forest Service Withdraws Key Permit for Controversial Utah Oil-Train Project
“If the deficiencies are addressed and resubmitted for consideration, the Forest Service may issue a new decision…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Graduate
Life is already tough for kids, living in Pagosa Springs, without making them pass so many classes…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The biggest issue affecting both sales and inventory in the residential market this year was interest rates…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Monster on the Loose, Part Two
If regulations are in fact detrimental to the welfare of the society they are meant to serve, who then benefits from the regs?
Colorado Legislators Looking at Outlawing ‘Occupancy Limits’
“So much of the energy use and emissions associated with buildings is essentially fixed, irrespective of the number of people…”
‘SCAPE’ Accepting Applications from Innovative Local Businesses
Thinking about applying to SCAPE? Great news! Applications are open on a rolling bases so we can be ready when you are…
Colorado Department of Corrections Awarded Grant to Address Opioid Use Disorder in Prisons
“Two-thirds of today’s incarcerated population, on a nationwide basis, struggles with a substance use disorder…”
Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Announces Initial Rules
“We thank all of the stakeholders for participating and providing feedback over the past year, to help inform these initial cumulative impact rules…”
EDITORIAL: A Bright Future for Pagosa Tourism? Part Two
“A lot of the problems I see, when it comes to Pagosa — the issues — I feel like I’m watching on ‘repeat’…”
Sweeping Overhaul of Colorado Elections Gets Initial Nod for Ballot
A proposal backed by one of Colorado’s wealthiest political donors to dramatically overhaul how the state conducts its elections cleared its first hurdle…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Guest Columnist Kelle Bruno
Kelle joined the ASI team this past August 2023, when ASI purchased through ARPA grant dollars a 42-foot growing dome…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Five Myths About Women and Money
She admitted that men control Wall Street and the banks. (Just to be clear, I am not one of those men…)
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Monster on the Loose, Part One
The FBI director, a long time political ally of Clinton, decided “the law” did not apply to her…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Primary Election Crystal Ball
As the snow dust settles from the Iowa Caucus outcome, New Hampshire voters prepare to cast their ballots…
LIBRARY NEWS: Fun Facts About America’s Reading Habits
ust over half of all Americans said they read at least one book in 2023, with 46 percent saying they read no book at all last year…
EDITORIAL: A Bright Future for Pagosa Tourism? Part One
Several of the nine applicants for the vacant Tourism Board seats brought up the fact that the community, as a whole, has developed a somewhat negative view of the tourism industry…