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EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part Two
The staff had ordered a ‘Thank You Greg’ farewell cake to celebrate Mr. Schulte’s brief but important tenure…
BIG PIVOTS: Dealing with Less Water in Colorado, Part Two
The takeaway, she said, is that communities can have vibrant landscapes and protect property values – and still use less water…
EDITORIAL: Colorado Dems to the Rescue, with a Little Property Tax Relief
The Republicans are in the minority in both houses of the Colorado General Assembly, so they can make suggestions, and even lodge complaints…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Let Them Eat Bugs
The Protix website notes that, in a recent study, cats and dogs found maggots to be just as delicious as other kinds of protein…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Talking Politics at Thanksgiving
Perhaps it’s better to consider how to have a good political conversation, instead of avoiding it…
Wildlife Center Celebrates the Arrival of American Red Wolf
In steadfast dedication to shedding light on the most critically endangered wolf species, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center welcomes Fender, a 1 ½-year-old male…
1,700 Coloradans Petition Colorado River Drought Task Force to Address Crisis
“The Colorado River Drought Task Force needs to provide legislative recommendations ensuring we have healthy rivers and a secure water supply…”
LETTER: Consider Your Congressional District 3 Vote Wisely
Recently, Representative Lauren Boebert voted to cut all funding for the National Endowment for the Arts…
EDITORIAL: Changing of the Guard at Pagosa Springs Town Hall? Part One
While researching this editorial, I noticed, in a drawing of the future east entrance to downtown, by the Hart Howerton architects, a rough sketch…
Colorado Special Session Sends Two Bills to Governor’s Desk
Lawmakers still need to give final approval on five other Democrat-led bills, including a short-term property tax relief bill…
BIG PIVOTS: Dealing with Less Water in Colorado, Part One
The Western Slope delivers 70% of the Colorado River water. So why do Aspen, Vail and other places want to replace thirsty turf?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Parties Aren’t Meant to Last
As the songwriter Prince reminded us, “Life is just a party and parties aren’t meant to last…”
CHAMBER NEWS: ‘Shop Small’ in Pagosa Springs on Nov. 25
These retailers are your neighbors, friends, people you go to church with, people that your children go to school with…
Make Reservations for an Early Thanksgiving Lunch at the Senior Center
The community is invited to join us for an early Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, November 22, between 11am and 1pm….
Wolf Creek Ski Area Counting the Inches
Depending on snowfall, operations may move to weekends only after Sunday, November 26… until more snowfall opens the upper mountain…
Colorado Attorney General’s Office Dedicates $3 million to Meet Critical Needs
“We have recently seen a tremendous increase in need for food access in our community and with our food recipient agency partners…”
EDITORIAL: A New Direction for the Archuleta County Landfill? Part Two
“I think we aren’t far enough in the process to understand all the details yet, but our… we’re paying disposal fees just like everyone else. So we’re not motivated to raise prices, right?”
Colorado Lawmakers to Consider Program to Ease Summer Childhood Hunger
The idea is simple: Reduce childhood hunger in low-income families when school meal programs are on break or harder to access over the summer…