Public outreach efforts through in-person and virtual meetings, as well as on its website, produced about 4,000 comments online and via in-person testimony from 232 people…
HMPRESENTLY: AI May Be Quick & Smart… But Does it Have Character?
You can bet those tech folks, working on AI, are pretty sharp. But can AI ever really be like an engaging, old screen door, with pleasing, old character?
Natural Grocers Invites You to Pamper Mom on Mother’s Day
Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., treasures all things related to spring…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Try Some Virtual ‘Mather Institute’ Programs This Month
Programs coming up in May include our Gather in the Gallery series, in which we meet virtually to discover and discuss works of art. Give it a try…
LIBRARY NEWS: Three Events Will Support Library’s Expansion Campaign
You are cordially invited to attend any or all of our three special events on Saturday, May 13 when true crime and fiction author Ron Franscell will join us…
Upcoming May 13 ‘Community Food Share’ Will Benefit Pagosa Food Pantries
A collection table will be set up at the store with a list of food items that our neighbors can use this spring…
OPINION: ‘Upzoning’ Won’t Fix Our Housing Crisis… But Do It Anyway
You can change your zoning code to legalize smaller multi-family projects… but who is going to build them?
EDITORIAL: Improvements to the Town’s Land Use Code? Part Four
Needless to say, there’s been a slight delay in finishing this project, started in 2020. The Town Community Development Department has been busy with other important things…
Library Staff Honors Volunteers with Taco Luncheon
Ruby Sisson Memorial Library staff hosted a tacos luncheon to thank their volunteers during National Volunteer Week…
Community Members Can Apply for Vacancy on SJBPH Board of Health
This board position will run through December 31, 2023. Board membership is a voluntary position…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Small Business
“This National Small Business Week, we’re showing gratitude for our local homegrown businesses…”
OPINION: Jackson Mountain Decision Was Good for Wildlife
“The trails on Jackson Mountain are illegal trails, and we’re not asking people to not be allowed to use the forest, but we are trying to preserve the most important areas…”
Pagosa Chamber Offers ‘Maximizing Your Membership’ Event
Have you created a new account through InfoHub allowing you to pay bills, post jobs and much more?
EDITORIAL: Improvements to the Town’s Land Use Code? Part Three
Okay. So do we have any builders represented?… Bob Hart was the member originally [representing the construction industry] and he’s not there any more. So I was just wondering…”
BIG PIVOTS: Electric Cooperatives and the Big Bad Wolf
Highley wants them to be wary of turbulence ahead. The theme of the two-day gathering was “resiliency.” And, of course, Tri-State is resilient….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pledging True Allegiance to His Majesty
According to the British media, the folks organizing the May 6 coronation have invited King Charles’ new subjects to cry out their ‘true allegiance’ to the king…
Colorado House Passes Record School Funding Bill
The 2023 School Finance Act invests a record $665 million more toward K-12 public education…
Firewood Permits Now Available on the San Juan National Forest
Many forest roads are covered by more snow than in recent years, so please contact your local ranger district for the latest road conditions…
Colorado Legislation Will Address School Safety, Mental Health
“This bill dramatically expands the capabilities of our existing school safety programs, and puts them together so they have the collaboration, communication and coordination…”