Most Colorado resort towns have put Short Term Rental (STR) density caps and fees in place during the past few years…
READY, FIRE, AIM: No One Knows Where the Time Goes
When I woke up on Sunday morning at 7:30, my alarm clock confirmed the time. “7:30″…
Gov. Polis Signs Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
HB23-1064 removes barriers to employment for qualified teachers looking to relocate across state borders…
LETTER: Has the Short-Term Rental Goldmine Run Dry?
Forty-nine percent (49%) of home owners (under the age of 35) have owned their home(s) for three years or less….
HMPRESENTLY: White Noise
Can you imagine, in some prison, one inmate asking another… “What are you in for?”
Training Opportunities in Pagosa for Businesses and Individuals
Multiple training opportunities for businesses and individuals are in the works; however, we need input from the business community to help us assess the demand…
Public Comment Sought on UCHealth Acquisition of Parkview Medical Center
If an acquisition may substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly, the attorney general may intervene to protect Colorado businesses and consumers…
EDITORIAL: An Emerging Child Care Landscape in Archuleta County, Part One
In order to apply for the state’s Emerging and Expanding grant, Pagosa Peak Open School would need to have a “Pre-license” from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood…
New Karl Isberg Comedy Opens March 16 at PSCA
Professional actor Dan Morrison comes back to town from his home in Lake Tahoe, California to perform in the show…
HMPRESENTLY: Tap Water Making Us Gay?
And not only that, the female hormones in chickens were being blamed for male baldness…
‘Landowner Basics 101’ Workshop Set for Tomorrow, March 11
Living in Rual Colorado is often challenging. This program is designed primarily for land owners with 100 acres or less, but will helpful for all…
Longtime Town Employee Dennis Ford Retires
When asked what he’s most looking forward to in retirement, Dennis said, “Spending time traveling and visiting family…”
LPEA Seeking Members Due to Receive Refunds
As a cooperative utility owned by its members, LPEA regularly returns Capital Credits to its membership…
San Juan Regional Medical Center Hosting Career Expo
If you are a compassionate individual looking for an exciting career at a non-profit community hospital that offers competitive pay with excellent benefits…
EDITORIAL: Questions About Archuleta County’s STR Moratorium, Part Four
“How do we make it fair to our commercial lodgers — our hotels — that pay property taxes at commercial rates for their property…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
One issue hurting the market is higher interest rates, which have more than doubled from 3% to 7% and rising…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: What’s a ‘Legal Expert’, Exactly?
Several years ago I was asked by a broadcast news organization to provide on-air “expertise” about a high-profile trial…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating Profits on International Women’s Day
Barefoot German women had to wave red flags for another four years before they finally won the right to vote…
Work to Resume on McCabe Creek Culvert
Weather permitting, crews are now planning for the project to be completed in June of 2023.