But, listen… you shouldn’t start thinking I’m some kind of Chicken Little, shouting the sky is falling…
BIG PIVOTS: Boulder City Council Looking at Natural Gas Ban
This story by Allen Best appeared in ‘Big Pivots’ on July 25, 2023. In a straw poll, eight members of the Boulder City Council indicated READ MORE
ESSAY: Giordano Bruno, 475 Years Later
We need to revive his legacy, because Bruno’s life and thought evince the virtues of which we are in such short supply…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Ranks High in Energy Transformation Effort
Two new analyses rank Colorado third and fourth in nation for its energy transformations…
EDITORIAL: Planning for Archuleta County’s New Public Health Department, Part Two
This USDA program provides vouchers for the purchase of nutritional foods — dairy, grains, eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Try That in a Small Town
Hardly an hour goes by without someone issuing a commentary about Country Western performer Jason Aldean’s song…
Chamber Offering Intermediate QuickBooks Sessions
The sessions will be conducted with Nelly Burns, an accounting business owner, SBDC consultant and QuickBooks pro advisor and trainer…
‘Lowline Fire’ Forces Evacuations in Gunnison County
“No containment has been achieved, at this time,” officials wrote in an update…
Some Hospitals Welcome RV Living for Patients, Families, Employees
“You’re able to bring all of your creature comforts. It’s your bed, it’s your sheets, it’s your bathroom, it’s your kitchen…”
EDITORIAL: Planning for Archuleta County’s New Public Health Department, Part One
It was understood from the start that it would likely to cost the Archuleta County taxpayers more to operate an independent agency…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: SoCoMountain Lifestyles
At the heart of every community lies a treasure trove of fresh produce, artisanal goods…
ColorFest Tickets Now on Sale
This (typically sold-out) event highlights Pagosa’s fine restaurants, caterers, and specialty food shops
HMPRESENTLY: Let Me Fiddle a Little, With Your Mind
One of my earliest memories was my mother saying I brought peace to the world…
Archuleta County Fair Seeking Volunteers
Admission to the 72nd Archuleta County Fair is free again this year…
Multistate Coalition Opposes 3M Company’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
“Coloradans now suffer degraded water quality and public health injuries on account of the actions of 3M…”
EDITORIAL: The School District Mill Levy Override Decision, Part Four
“The polling data suggests that voters trust the district to spend these dollars wisely…”
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Rapidly Adding Clean-Energy Jobs
Transportation matters greatly for solar and battery manufacturers. But what about Colorado’s coal towns?
House Subcommittee Proposal Would Eliminate Federal Funding for Public Media
Rural, remote, and tribal communities are more dependent on this federal support and would be the hardest hit by these proposals…
West Nile Virus Identified in La Plata County
Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active…