Seems like some of our Members of Congress have their panties in a wad over the debt ceiling…
OPINION: Archuleta County STR Decisions Would Benefit from Mapping Tools
The County’s STR Task Force Report (page 5) noted “in an effort of transparency, the TF would like the data to be published publicly…”
HMPRESENTLY: The Unique Language of Business
Like top 10 songs on music charts, certain words become top 10 favorites. Like the rather popular word… ‘stakeholders,’ for example…
Commissioner Medina to Speak at the Democratic Club
The club meetings are open to everyone and no RSVP is necessary…
Archuleta County Assessor Open by Appointment Only This Month
The County Assessor Office will be open by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8am – 4pm beginning today, Monday May 1, 2023…
Pagosa’s ‘Big Spring Clean’ Event Scheduled for Next Weekend
One great aspect of the cleanup event is coming together with your friends, neighbors and co-workers on Saturday to clean up the community…
EDITORIAL: Improvements to the Town’s Land Use Code? Part One
Reportedly, the English idiom ‘He can’t see the forest for the trees’ has a long history…
Durango Concert Hall Presents ‘Interactive Beatles Concert’ on May 11
Every night the songs change, the faces change, and the stories change. But one element always remains the same between the McGuigans and their fans…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Universities Do More Harm Than Good
Contemporary American university professors complaining about “ideological force-feeding” is the ultimate in hypocrisy…
Japan and Colorado Agree to Simplify Drivers License Processes
The agreement enables those with valid Japan or Colorado driver licenses, who meet all other requirements, to obtain a driver license in the corresponding country…
Early Bird Tickets Still Available for for 2023 Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days
A limited number of scholarships for discounted registration are available for local participants as supplies last…
LETTER: Vote ‘No’ on LPEA Bylaws Amendment
In the guise of aligning with state law, they are virtually abandoning the members right to petition for an all-member meeting…
OPINION: Students of Color Must Have the Opportunity to Learn Their Histories
In the ’90s, my high school teacher said my people were illiterate. We’ve come a long way, but we cannot become complacent…
‘Home Rehabilitation Loan Program’ Income Eligibility Expanded
The goal of the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program is to provide a low-interest loan for home repair…
Bipartisan Bill Could Hinder Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
SB-256 would require federal lethal-control exemption to be granted before state puts ‘paws on the ground’…
EDITORIAL: The BOCC Selects a Coroner, and Releases an Executive Session Recording
“Being the coroner is not just a job. It’s much more than that. I think it’s very important to the families…”
OPINION: The ‘AirBNBust’ Situation
Congrats to AirBNB achieving record profits due a rapid growth in revenue from a record number of available short-term rental (STR) units…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Donald Joins the Fight
Later, Donald Duck actually joined the military, as did most of the Disney characters. Dwarves, pigs, squirrels, rabbits, mice, everybody…
Leave Young Wildlife Untouched
Every spring, CPW and local parks receive an increase in office visits and calls from people that report they “rescued” young wildlife…