I had heard about the erosion problem, a couple of years back, but I had not expected to see a 30-foot cliff…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
There were a couple of statistics this month which caught my eye. At the moment, 60% of all the home inventory on the market is priced at $750,000 or above…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Who Says the COVID Emergency is Over?
I assumed they were going to tell us, who says the emergency is over? But they actually meant, “WHO” says the emergency is over…
Public Invited to Give Input on Proposed Changes at South Pagosa Park
Seeds of Learning is contemplating an expansion to accommodate future child care and preschool needs…
Governor Polis Signs on for Thermal Energy in Colorado’s Clean Energy Future
“This bill will allow Coloradans to get access to reliable, affordable, and carbon-free heating and cooling by allowing gas utilities to employ proven thermal heat technology…”
Wildfire a Serious Threat to Many Pagosa Homes
Most of our forests have not seen a significant wildfire for over 100 years. That’s a lot of time for unchecked growth of potential fuel…
EDITORIAL: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Part Four
“So even if we were to get a right-of-way, it’s going to take a ‘little bit of time’, to deal with the environmental issues, and the cultural issues…”
School Bus Driver Dies in Accident at Pagosa Springs Middle School
The accident reportedly occurred during routine pickup time for students, when the school buses were parked on a slight hill on Lewis Street…
OPINION: Colorado Democrats Leave Progressive Agenda in Ruins
Democrats commanded historically large majorities in the state House and Senate during this year’s legislative session…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Sustainable Wardrobe
“A report published in 2022 by Berlin think tank ‘Hot or Cool Institute’ suggests that a ‘sufficient’ wardrobe consists of 74 garments and 20 outfits…”
HMPRESENTLY: Avoiding Battery & Ink Anxiety
He sometimes pieces songs together, writing in notebooks, while sitting under a big shade tree…
LIBRARY NEWS: ‘Learning Express Library’ is an Excellent Free Online Resource
Its offerings include dedicated sections on student learning centers, GED preparation, job search and workplace skills, jobs and careers, skill building for adults, and more…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Enjoy the Film, ‘Lives Well Lived’ During Older Americans Month
“Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old….
Upcoming ‘Community Food Share’ Will Support Pagosa Food Pantries
Healthy Archuleta is partnering to host a Food Drive Saturday, May 13, from 11am – 3pm at the Pagosa Springs City Market…
EDITORIAL: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Part Three
In 1966, the Tribe elected a young leader, Leonard Burch, as Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council…
Apply to Volunteer at the 16th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival
For most positions, you will be required to work two 4-hour shifts in exchange for a 3-day festival pass…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Our Amazing, Inflatable Property Taxes
“There is NO limit or cap on how much property values can go up or down…”
GOAL High School Honored as 2023 ‘Best Workplace’
“These are exciting times for our staff and students. Each day we renew our commitment to innovation and creativity…”
2023 ‘Big Spring Clean’ Event Wrap Up
Between the six collection sites, a whopping estimate of 150 tons of trash was collected from around 2,000 participating households…