“The Wood for Life program has demonstrated great success in helping to advance critical restoration efforts in our national forests while delivering much needed fuelwood…”
Gorgeous Table Settings Set the Mood for ‘The Library Affair’ on April 9
The event is being underwritten by generous sponsors so that almost all the proc
Four ‘Gun Violence Prevention’ Bills Passed by Colorado Legislature
Another bill relating to gun violence, which would ban assault weapons in Colorado, was set to have its first committee hearing Wednesday…
Weigh In on Community Health Priorities through April 7
The survey opened in January, and has thus far drawn more than 1,200 responses across both counties…
Town of Pagosa Springs Announces Vacancy on Town Council
Applications for the Town Council vacancy must be received on or before April 12, 2023…
Colorado Legislature Proposes Increased Education Funding, Must Contend with Inflation
Colorado’s $38.5 billion proposed budget would increase per student K-12 spending by 8.4%…
EDITORIAL: Big Spenders at Town Hall? Part Four
As I mentioned before, I was personally very disappointed by this breakdown…
Landmark Housing Bill Proposed by Colorado Lawmakers
“I’m sure there will be changes hashed out and it will take additional work and collaboration to get to the finish line…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act’
Senators Bennet and Rand expect me to rat on my supervisor, for a measly $10,000?
BIG PIVOTS: A Mystery Within a Climate Change Pep Rally
A press conference to highlight Colorado’s climate and energy bills… but why did the governor now support carbon reduction goals for 2035-2045?
CHAMBER NEWS: Social Media Training in April
Our trainer will be Hilarie Strong, former Pagosa Chamber Marketing Coordinator now currently handling business training for the Arizona Small Business Development Center…
EDITORIAL: Big Spenders at Town Hall? Part Three
There’s more than one way to skin a cat… but municipal governments don’t always choose the sharpest knife…
Kenyan Conservationist James Mwenda to Present This Wednesday, March 29
“For the next six years, I spent my days and nights protecting and looking after the last known Northern White rhinos on Earth…”
‘Doo Wop Project’ Performs at Fort Lewis, Friday, March 31
Meet The Doo Wop Project, a group of fantastically talented, charismatic and engaging Broadway stars from smash hit shows…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Banks Fail
When I was trying to understand this situation, I happened on a brilliant painting by Russian artist Vladimir Makovsky…
Upcoming Events at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Easter Weekend Festivities — April 9 — include Local Appreciation Days, Easter Bunny Fun Race, a visit from the Easter Bunny & an Egg Hunt…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Atheists at a Prayer Vigil
There is something fundamentally wrong with a legal system that would allow such a lawsuit to even be considered in the first place…
HMPRESENTLY: Oldish but Goodish
I was behind the wheel of our aging, but delightfully functional vehicle. There’s something about old stuff that my crusty, old inner self truly appreciates…
LETTER: Appreciation for Secretary Haaland, for Changing Federal Place Names
By removing offensive place names, we are creating a more inclusive and respectful community…