Motorized trails offer an opportunity to traverse deep into Colorado’s wilderness to more easily find and enjoy the vast beauty the state offers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The End of a Love Affair… with AM Radio
A century-long romance that provided the soundtrack for lovers’ lanes, and sparked family singalongs, is coming to an end…
HMPRESENTLY: Press 1, or 2, or 3… or More
It’s a word suggesting a company’s desire to engage with someone… the word ‘relations…’
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part Two
This story by Rae Ellen Bichell and Helen Santoro appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on May 12, 2023. We are sharing it in two parts. Read READ MORE
PCC Southwest Durango Relocates to The Commons
The Pueblo Community College Southwest site in Durango is relocating to The Commons building, 701 Camino del Rio…
EDITORIAL: A Well-Regulated Militia, Part Five
But the Heritage Foundation and many other folks seem to believe that we desperately need to protect the right of an average citizen to own a handgun…
Troubled Students Left Without Options, as Specialized Schools Close in Rural Colorado, Part One
Riley George, a 12-year-old with autism and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, has had to cross a mountain range to get an education…
Colorado Ballot Initiative Could Phase Out Oil and Gas Permits by 2030
As of January, Colorado was the sixth-largest crude oil producing state and eighth largest natural-gas producing state…
OPINION: Coloradans Applaud Sen. Bennet and Rep. Neguse for Re-introducing CORE Act
Following administrative actions, Colorado ranchers, veterans, and conservationists urge Congress to protect remaining places in the bill…
LETTER: Faulty Property Tax Valuations
While it is expected that property values will increase over time, a more appropriate appreciation is 4% to 7% per year, not 80%…
LETTER: Can We Discuss and Define the 2nd Amendment?
Earlier this spring, an innocent law abiding citizen was killed in his doorway by Farmington Police Officers who went to the wrong address…
Chimney Rock National Monument Open for the Season
Join us tomorrow, May 20 for the Birding at Chimney Rock program…
EDITORIAL: A Well-Regulated Militia, Part Four
The NRA was founded by a group of Union officers after the Civil War who, perturbed by their troops’ poor marksmanship, wanted a way to sponsor shooting training and competitions…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Democrats Gather to Celebrate the Republican River
A revision of federal regulations may help Colorado meet irrigation reductions on a river in eastern Colorado… and slow the decline of the Ogallala Aquifer…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Voices from Heaven
Living in Pagosa Springs, we get to see hot air balloons on a pretty regular basis. Not every day, but just often enough that it always feels special…
LIBRARY NEWS: Tie Dye Event to Launch Summer Reading Program
All supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own T-shirt or another item to dye if you prefer…
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann (Jones) Evans
Pat was born and grew up in Huntington Park, CA; and lived in Upland, CA before spending the last 25 years in Pagosa Springs, CO.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Rekindling the Spanish Fiesta
We are a group of folks trying to revive a custom that used to celebrate our local heritage and promote scholarship in our local youth…
OPINION: A Few Thoughts About the Debt Ceiling
In the very short run, at least, we might want to remind those elected officials that we are watching…