For the eighth year as America’s Organic Headquarters, Natural Grocers is raising dollars and awareness for Beyond Pesticides…
Grass Seed Available for Pasture Conservation
Orders are being taken until October 12. The seed will be available to pick up on November 1…
EDITORIAL: The Well-Meaning Tyranny of Pagosa Tourism, Part Two
“I see that you have, on your agenda, a proposal to put $500,000 into a special account for a future events center, that the Tourism Board thinks you should have…”
‘Tribute to Patsy Cline’ To Benefit Vista Lake Community Garden, This Saturday
The event will feature three dinner seatings — 4:30, 5:00, and 5:30 — with each seating followed by an optional garden tour…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Intended and Unintended Consequences of Legal Weed, Part One
Taxes on weed, like liquor and tobacco, are “sumptuary” taxes… sometimes referred to as “sin tax”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Setting My Personal Boundaries
I wish I had known about boundaries back when I was married to Darlene. I mean, consciously known about them…
Pagosa Community Initiative to Offer Enhanced After-School Program
The foundation of “Get W.I.L.D Child Camp” rests upon experiential learning opportunities for students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade…
Rehearsals Begin Tomorrow for Community Choir’s 2023 Christmas Concerts
Registration for this year’s season will begin at 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12, in the band room at Pagosa Springs High School…
WILDFIRE REPORT: Quartz Ridge; Bear Creek
Both the Quartz Ridge and Bear Creek fires had minimal to moderate fire activity yesterday…
‘Planned Giving Basics’ Workshop to Be Presented in Durango, September 27
“Philanthropy experts predict in the next 20 years, we will experience the largest wealth transfer in history…”
EDITORIAL: The Well-Meaning Tyranny of Pagosa Tourism, Part One
The Tourism Board would very much like to provide tax subsidies to business owners and managers looking to host large corporate retreats or conferences….
Budget Cuts, Inflation Put Stress on Colorado Food Aid Programs
Nearly 1 in 10 Coloradans struggle with food insecurity, and the end of extended SNAP benefits has only made the situation worse….
ESSAY: Attending College While Raising a Child… in Colorado
She couldn’t find daycare for her son, Ramiro, and her grandparents, who were supposed to watch him, were sick…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: GrassRoots Meats
Lois and Allan’s unwavering commitment to meat quality shines through their products and practices…
‘ART! Pagosa’ Regional Arts Fair in Town Park This Weekend
The event runs from 10am until 4pm each day in Town Park… Admission is free…
‘Hats Off to Habitat’ Ladies Luncheon Tomorrow
The ladies-only event is from 11am to 2pm at the Town of Pagosa Springs Community Center…
Forest Service Announces Planned Burns in Pagosa Springs
These prescribed fires are targeted towards areas that consist predominately of Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak, with small components of mixed conifer…
‘Colorado Center Party’ Now a Minor Party in Colorado
To obtain minor political party status, a minor political party must satisfy the conditions set forth in Article 4, of Title 1, of the Colorado Revised Statutes…
EDITORIAL: Marijuana Ain’t What It Used to Be, Part Six
The report authors also produced a “perceived risk” chart for adults aged 26 and older…