How would the state acquire their property tax goal, if a large percentage of properties stop renting?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Don’t Be Fooled… Water is Not the New Oil
In other words, oil is here today and gone tomorrow. Water is forever… like true love…
Colorado State Housing Board Awards $19 million for Affordable Housing
The State of Colorado seeks to offer a continuum of housing alternatives for households with various requirements and Area Median Incomes (AMI)…
LETTER: Creepy Situations at City Market
I don’t appreciate being treated like that, especially after spending a couple of hundred bucks there…
LIBRARY NEWS: Crystal Energy Event for Teens Tomorrow
Shakespeare fans of all ages will be pleased to know that the Shakespeare Read-Aloud Club is returning this month…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Bingo Games on Friday, Twice a Month
We will provide prizes from local businesses for all winners and snacks will also be provided. No RSVP required, just show up…
Can Family Doctors Deliver Rural America From Its Maternal Health Crisis?
Family doctors, who also provide the full spectrum of primary care services, are “the backbone of rural deliveries,” said Julie Wood…
EDITORIAL: A Few Things Happened in 2023, Part Four
I took the photo above about a year ago, at the beginning of 2023. I wanted to document some unsightly mechanical equipment that sits atop the County Courthouse…
‘Build Pagosa’ Addressing Career Education
With the generous support of many community members, Build Pagosa has contributed equipment, sponsored attendance in CTE-related events, and provided scholarships…
READY, FIRE AIM: What ChatGPT Doesn’t Know About Me
I imagine most people will be perfectly content if ChatGPT never learns of their existence..
States Expand Health Coverage for Immigrants
There are more than 10 million people living in the U.S. without authorization, according to estimates by the Pew Research Center…
CDOT Approves Reduced Fees for Broadband Access
“Fast, reliable, and affordable broadband service is critical for participation in our modern economy…”
Colorado ‘Ghost Guns’ Ban Draws Lawsuit Challenge
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Washington and the District of Columbia have also taken action to regulate or ban ghost guns…
INTERVIEW: Builders Wanted for PSCDC’s 2024 Housing Project
“The Town and the County are completely open to any kind of feedback, about how we can get more affordable units into the market…”
EDITORIAL: A Few Things Happened in 2023, Part Three
The final version of the San Juan Basin Public Health COVID dashboard was posted on December 8…
Town Citizens Encouraged to Run for Town Council Seats
Three at-large council seats with 4-year terms will be on the ballot, and nomination petition packets are available for circulation beginning January 2, 2024…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Grapes of Wrath, Played Backwards
More than 7 out of every 100 people moving to Florida are coming from California. It’s almost like a pandemic…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Time, Time, Time, See What’s Become of Me
But I also realize that for a society (and economy) to function, the majority of people have to work simultaneously the majority of the time…
Help Accessing Federal Funds Available to Colorado Tribes, Local Governments
“We want to ensure that Colorado continues to punch above our weight in drawing down critical federal funds…”