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…
Pagosa Junction Bridge Will Be Closed Starting Friday, May 5
Currently, the bridge is being overtaxed by privately owned entities using haul trucks exceeding the current weight limit of seven tons…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Help Us Rekindle Pagosa’s Spanish Fiesta
On Friday May 5, community members interested in helping revive and honor the heritage of Pagosa Country are asked to meet at the dining hall…
LIBRARY NEWS: El Dia de los Ninos, National Library Week, and a Kids’ Book Club
This Saturday, April 29 you are invited to join us for a free fun event to celebrate El Dia de los Ninos with bilingual storytimes, Mexican-inspired crafts and games…
Upcoming Pagosa Film Premiere Will Highlight 2022 Plumtaw Fire
“We’re fortunate to live in a community that is proactive about wildfire, but it will truly take all hands on deck…”