Attacks on public education that seek to defund and muzzle it divert our attention away from the civic ideas on which the United States was founded…
Colorado Clean Energy Employment Growing Faster Than Oil & Gas Jobs
Colorado is one of only six states in the country to have more than 5,000 workers employed in both solar and wind energy…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Best of Pagosa Springs
Obviously, whoever voted in this contest gave the wrong answer. Pagosa Springs didn’t even get third place…
‘Halloween Hootenanny’ Planned for Oct. 28
The Halloween Hootenanny is a big Halloween party returning for the second year, with even more events added…
Many Obamacare Call Center Workers Can’t Afford Healthcare
“Federal call center workers at Maximus have been organizing with CWA to fight for living wages, affordable healthcare, fair treatment and a voice on the job…”
‘So Many Ways Hydrogen Can Go Wrong’
In some scenarios, environmental groups worry the hydrogen could actually increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions…
EDITORIAL: Flip-Flops at the BOCC, and Other Controversies, Part Three
On Chili Beach in Queensland, Australia, 4,696 flip-flops had washed ashore and were collected during a five-day clean up effort…
Deadline for Daniels Scholarship Program is This Sunday, Oct. 15
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students to attend the college of their choice…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Every Refuge Has Its Price
Changes in female pheromone receptors resulting from use of oral contraceptives interfere with detection of MHC genes…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Bed Bugs of Paris
Can the French Union for Pest Control outrun the bed bugs? The situation doesn’t look too promising…
Imprisonment Rate of Black Men Has Fallen By Nearly 50% Since 2000
The first installment, released this week, presents an overview of incarceration and supervision trends…
Solar Eclipse Event Planned at Chimney Rock
The gate will open at 8:30am with check-in from 8:30 to 9am. The eclipse will begin at 9:10am and reach a maximum of 93% solar coverage at 10:35am…
Region 9 Director Appointed to Economic Development Group
This committee is made up of a core team of economic development stakeholders in Colorado…
EDITORIAL: Flip-Flops at the BOCC, and other Controversies, Part Two
The discussion was not simply about flip-flops. It was also about control, and freedom of choice…
Feeling Lucky? Get Your Tickets for ‘Viva La Pagosa’
Dive into the excitement at the gaming tables, or revel in the captivating melodies of saxophonist Bob Hemenger on the dance floor…
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce ‘Organic Market Development Act’ to Help Farmers
Organic agriculture sales reached $60 billion last year and are continuing to rise, according to a Baldwin press release….
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Sick is Too Sick?
According to Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Cordova, the CDE would like to see children attending school…
New Report Outlines Tools to Protect America’s Public Lands
New report explores breadth of federal tools for protecting land, water, and biodiversity on America’s public lands…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Solar Eclipse Events; New Donation Guidelines
Tomorrow, Friday, October 13 from 1-3pm join us to build your own solar system mobile. All supplies provided…