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EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part Three
I’m thinking, this morning, about what essentials people need to survive in a rural town in the middle of a scenic ‘nowhere’…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Battling the Foliage
So before you buy a house in Florida, ask yourself this question: Do you want to spend time fighting a jungle to have real native Florida landscaping…?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Surprising Facts about Zebrafish
“Zebrafish are used as a model for typical and atypical human development. It is surprising how much we have in common with zebrafish,” said Diana W. Bianchi…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic Buildings, on the Move, in Pagosa
Given the size of the buildings and the complexity of the move to the new location, there will be potential minor, but temporary disruptions in traffic patterns…
Pagosa’s New Outdoor Pickleball Courts Serve Up Fun
Cooperative efforts to raise money to construct the new courts were initiated roughly five years ago…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Real Winners in the Ohio Referendum
“This is not a case of one political party against the other, but rather an instance of elected representatives directly pushing back against their electors…”
New Report Highlights Negative Impacts from Extractive Industries
The Biden administration is currently updating federal rules that govern how drilling occurs on public lands…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part Two
Of course, a Council member’s vision for 25 years into the future may have little relationship to the community’s immediate needs…
Fire Crews Opt for ‘Confinement’ of Lowline Fire
With the eastern half of the fire almost fully contained, firefighting officials have opted for a “confinement” strategy along on its western edge…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Voters Like Me
The ‘Mill Levy Override’ tax, a total of $1.7 million per year, was approved in 2018 by the voters (including me) for seven years…
Elevate Your Coffee Choices at the Farmers Market This Saturday
Once she receives the green coffee beans, Lorren personally roasts them in a commercial kitchen in Pagosa Springs…
Wondering If Your Child Would Benefit from Tutoring?
One expert says the first step is to make sure that the goals of the tutoring program match your child’s needs…
Colorado Preservation Inc. Accepting Nominations for ‘Most Endangered Places’
Since 1997, CPI has been working with communities throughout the state to save more than 135 nominated resources…
OPINION: Eating the Nuclear Apple
“The reborn Golden Rule is sailing once more, to show that nuclear abolition is possible, and that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism…”
Montana GOP Lawmakers Overruling the Will of the Voters?
“It’s our job to listen to the voters, their concerns, and solve problems, not use government as a tool for a political agenda of a few…”
WILDFIRE REPORT: August 9, 2023
Fire managers continue to develop plans for when the fire reaches terrain more favorable for engagement…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers the Near Future, Part One
“The McCabe Creek [bridge] project is done, and now we’re left with the maintenance of the north side and the south side….”
Habitat Archuleta Delivering Three New Homes for Working Families
Crane days finally happened July 20 – 22nd, and our volunteer crews are back on schedule, installing siding and interior finishes…