Right now, they are pushing to pass the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, a bill that would make credit less accessible…
EDITORIAL: High Altitude Spending, Part Eight
“Findings show the most recent Public Works Director made a total of three unauthorized verbal agreements with subcontractors without any such contract, bypassing the necessary contractual steps…”
FARMERS MARKET: Crafted Visions and Artistry at ‘Ludwig and Tillie’
Ludwig and Tillie present a captivating fusion of photography and handmade treasures…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Blame It on Rich People
Turns out, rich people can create emissions without even breaking a sweat…
Supporters, Detractors Face Off as Former President is Booked in Georgia
Thursday also brought a flurry of legal filings about the venue for some of the defendants and the pace of the trial…
Pending Legislation Would Establish a ‘Universal Transit Pass’ in Colorado
He said he views the idea as a convenient, cost-saving mechanism for people who use multiple transportation systems or travel the state frequently…
Nominations for Archuleta School Board Due by September 1
A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 50 eligible electors…
OPINION: The Republican Debate Catastrophe
Wednesday night’s first Republican Primary Debate demonstrated why the Republicans will not be able to field a winning Presidential candidate in 2024…
Colorado Transportation Survey Closes August 31
Colorado House Bill 23-1101: The Ozone Season Transit Grant Program Flexibility Bill, requires CDOT to analyze the consistency of the regional planning process…
Opening for New Art Exhibit at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Stanton Englehart (1931-2009) grew up on a farm in Lewis, Colorado on the edge of the Great Sage Plains and moved to Durango in 1957 to attend Fort Lewis College…
Colorado Officials Urge FTC to Reject Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Meager
Colorado Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the latest elected official in the state to formally oppose the proposed $24.6 billion merger…
EDITORIAL: High Altitude Spending, Part Seven
As a result of the unexpected (and unauthorized) paving and repair work, the Road and Bridge Department was apparently headed for a budget overrun…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Defiance of Joan Meyer
Meyer’s words, “Get out of my house, you assholes!” weren’t as poetic as those Whittier attributed to Fritchie…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Pseudoscience of Infodemiology
The public health workers of 2023 live in a realm of science and fact, but that hasn’t made them any happier…
Quartz Ridge Fire Update, August 23
The Quartz Ridge Fire warmed up a bit throughout the day and burned concentrations of dead, downed wood within the rocky area on the east side of Quartz Creek…
Walmart Store Closes Briefly Following Apparent Arson in Clothing Department
“The male is the only suspect in the case and there are no public safety risks known,” the press release states…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Rock Painting with Local Artist Today
We have gathered a variety of rocks of different sizes for your painting pleasure. Stop by the dining hall…
LIBRARY NEWS: Backpacks, Bike Repair Kits
Thanks to a partnership between the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado State Library, we have two backpacks for free checkout…
EDITORIAL: High Altitude Spending, Part Six
One question the PAWSD Board will, I suspect, be considering: Who should pay for this $40 million improvement?