During a recent Council meeting at Pagosa Springs Town Hall, I heard two of our seven Council members ask about reconsidering the way we use our geothermal resources…
Restaurant Owners, Food Service Businesses Invited to Public Health Department Presentation Tomorrow
The Pagosa Chamber has been receiving questions from the restaurants concerning the transition of licensing and facility inspections…
Colorado Lawmakers Expected to Consider Legislation to Protect Wetlands
“The Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett created a gaping hole in Colorado’s program for protecting and regulating discharge and fill activities…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The ‘Daily Post’ Should Hire George Santos
I hate to say it, but I’d bet good money Mr. Santos would make an better humor columnist than me…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Have Biden’s Polls Doomed Him to a Single Term?
According to Steven Shepard with Politico, “President Joe Biden’s poll numbers keep getting worse…”
Colorado Republicans Continue to Challenge ‘Woke’ Education
“Conservatives are winning a lot of those battles, and we need to keep that up,” said state Rep. Don Wilson…
Tri-State Electric Co-op Accelerates Clean Energy Transition, System Reliability
Increased operations costs and reduced member loads drive retirement of Craig Station in 2028; with federal funding, Springerville Station Unit 3 will retire in 2031…
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part Three
A few years later, the Resort took on a major resort expansion with the construction of the Ecoluxe Lodge…
Town of Pagosa Springs Shares Snow Removal Information
Do not park along snow routes during the storm. Parking problems are compounded by winter snow, and a little extra care should be taken to avoid them…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Life in a Contraception Desert
Growing up, out here in the American Southwest, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to perish in a burning desert…
Apply Now for Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Through Online Portal
Paid leave becomes available for almost all Colorado workers on January 1, 2024…
Winter Weather Headed for Colorado?
Motorists should be prepared for the return of winter weather to western Colorado by week’s end…
OPINION: The Union Idea and Its Adversaries
As early as the 1940s, business groups and conservative politicians advanced “right-to-work” legislation and litigation undermining unions…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends December 7
Medicare drug plans (Part D) change every year, so all beneficiaries are encouraged to review their current drug plan…
EDITORIAL: Hot Water, Part Two
“Legend has it that the Utes were suffering a mysterious plague that was beyond the healing of the most powerful medicine men….”
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Festival of Trees, and Colorado Gives Day
The Pagosa community is invited to attend the 17th Annual Festival of Trees, at the Ross Aragon Community Center today, Thursday, November 30, from noon-6pm…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s My Media Literacy, Mom?
Children should be allowed to read this particular humor column only with adult supervision, due to possibly mature content…
LIBRARY NEWS: Welcoming Our New Early Literacy Librarian, Sherry Van Atta
“Sherry’s previous experience and passion for working with children will make her a fantastic addition to our staff,” said Meg Wempe, library director…
President Biden Visits Wind Tower Factory in Pueblo
The Pueblo factory’s $200 million expansion, expected to be completed by 2028, is part of more than $1 billion in public and private investment in Colorado’s clean energy sector…