No doubt, vacation rentals offer a lodging option that can bolster tourism. That’s not, however, a reason to dismiss residents’ requests for limits…
OPINION: Red Flag Laws and Fentanyl Deaths
Given 74% of NRA members agree with such universal background checks, it’s a common gun law to shoot for this year in Congress…
LIBRARY NEWS: A Tale of Five Book Clubs
One such group calls itself the Retro Book Club because its members wanted to focus on the classics…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Antidotes for Ageism, Tomorrow
The 16-minute film is a compilation of interviews with professionals who serve older adults and are experts in their fields…
Earth Day Durango Inspires Action for a Climate Fit For Life
According to Earth Day Durango’s website, the purpose of their efforts is to “inspire businesses, organizations, and people of all ages, through fun and learning…”
EDITORIAL: Some Confusion Around Public Health, Part Two
The two boards discussed, for example, the resolution that had appeared on the BOCC’s April 4 agenda…
Town of Pagosa Springs Invites Input on Road Conditions
An overview of the Town’s road management and maintenance plans…
EDITORIAL: Solving Pagosa’s Child Care Shortage, Part Three
We understand what educators generally mean when they talk about ‘succeeding in school’…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Coroner, Brandon Bishop, Resigns
“I think it’s also important, working in this realm, it’s a total disservice if we do not give preference to an applicant that has recent experience…”
HMPRESENTLY: Thinking About ‘TOOT’
Could something like TOOT suggest various politicians’ thinking, on any number of things?
Businesses Encouraged to Participate in ‘Big Springs Clean’
Let’s get creative. How about throwing in a Big Spring Clean Sale that weekend?
EDITORIAL: Some Confusion Around Public Health, Part One
In connection with that question, we have certain services that a county public health department is required to provide, according to Colorado law…
‘Affordable Housing Crisis’ Report Makes Recommendations to Colorado Lawmakers
“We just think voters approved making these funds available for those households most in need, and so we want to honor that…”
EDITORIAL: Solving Pagosa’s Child Care Shortage, Part Two
All three early childhood centers are advertising ‘Financial assistance options available’…
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Sentenced to Four Months Home Detention
Mesa County Court Judge Bruce R. Raaum also gave Peters 120 hours of community service and a $750 fine…
Colorado Attorney General Joins ‘Abortion Pill’ Coalition
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins multistate coalition to fight back against decision to block medication abortion access…
San Juan Basin Public Health Urges Residents to Use COVID Services
While the federal public health emergency is ending, we expect COVID-19 to continue to circulate in the community…
Curtains Up Pagosa Announces Auditions for ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
If you are interested in being a part of the cast for this show, please prepare a short song…
Major Land Use Bill Gets First Committee Hearing in Colorado Senate
“Every other state in the nation that has faced a housing affordability crisis has employed some statewide controls to create a level playing field…”