“We have a very big disconnect between the accuracy of what’s reported and the decisions that are being made…”
Colorado Board of Education Recommending Resumption of Standardized Testing
The 2022 ratings would not automatically move schools or districts on or off the state’s watchlist for low performance, according to the board’s recommendations…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Become a Genius
On the road to learning how to become a genius, I did what most budding geniuses do. I cracked a beer, and logged in to YouTube…
Colorado Housing Task Force Works to Finalize $400 Million Plan
Most money would go to low-interest loans for developers; grants to nonprofits, local governments…
OPINION: A Dubious Crime Wave Report
A recent report by two former prosecutors about what they called “The Colorado Crime Wave” purports to chart rising rates of violent and property offenses in Colorado…
HMPRESENTLY: Conniving… or Coldly Scheming?
A little conniving in politics, out in Washington DC, and in state and municipal governments… we’ve come to know that occurs, and maybe we’ve gotten accustomed to some conniving…
FARMERS MARKET ONLINE: Muffins and Toffees and Pies, Oh, My!
“When we first started the business, I had never really made candy before. And I certainly am not the first person to make flavored toffee…”
EDITORIAL: Is Pagosa Going to Pot? Part Seven
Preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment indicated that an average of 4.2 Coloradans fatally overdosed each day during the first eight months of 2020…
Storm Brings 14 Inches to Wolf Creek Ski Area
The snow depth is 63 inches at the summit and 51 inches at the midway. Conditions are Powder and Packed Powder…
READY, FIRE, AIM: December is ‘National Impaired Driving Month’
For some odd reason, the Colorado Department of Transportation wants to pile yet another special event onto our busy December schedules…
DANDELIONS: Bundles of Joy
“I think my milk is coming in,” said Catherine, her nose an inch from the baby’s…
Durango School District Rolls Out Colorado’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Enabled Bus
“LPEA is setting an example for other co-ops in the state of Colorado with their commitment to bring new solutions that help benefit their members and community…”
Transportation Commission Approves Planning Rule Aimed at Greenhouse Gas
“Investing in more sustainable transportation means giving Coloradans more options to get around…”
Pagosa Humane Society Announces New Executive Director
Reyes joined the organization in October 2019. Most recently, as the director of marketing and development, his efforts were focused on growing the organization’s presence online…
LETTER: Infrastructure Bill a ‘Bipartisan Achievement’
Although $47 billion for adaptation has been called transformational, it’s a fraction of the sum needed…
EDITORIAL: Is Pagosa Going to Pot? Part Six
Based on the tax revenue being generated by this industry, one might suggest the voters made a fine decision back in 2012…
‘Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play’ Showing Through Dec. 23 at Pagosa Center
This production features seven actors, most of whom play multiple parts in the show. Several are favorites with local and out-of-town audiences from previous performances at Thingamajig…
Centering Indigenous Knowledge about Healthy Eating
“The connections between food, land, health, and culture are all essential to disease prevention and overall wellness,” shared one participant….