When you think about it, doesn’t the NFL bring thousands of fans together at stadiums?
OPINION: Fentanyl Deaths
Fentanyl deaths did nearly double to 100,000 in Biden’s first two years in office, after increasing threefold under Trump…
Deadline for Universal Preschool Applications Extended
The system will continue to be open to new families to apply throughout the spring, summer and into fall…
Celebrating the Pagosa Springs Community Awards
This year’s nominees included Veronica Medina and Shelley Low, who are no strangers to giving of their time and energy…
EDITORIAL: Listening to the Health Department Advisory Committee Candidates, Part Two
As I noted in Part One, I listened to four of the nine interviews conducted by the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners last week…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Valentine’s Day Recession
I stopped by City Market yesterday to look at the Valentine’s Day goodies. They had an pretty impressive selection of mylar balloons, bouquets, flower arrangements, potted plants…
Colorado Community Resurrects Birth Center Closed by Private Equity Firm
“Every time we take a Medicaid client on, we lose money,” Prestridge said. “It’s so important for everyone to have access to this kind of care, so we continue to do it anyway…”
Winter Travel Alert
Drivers are urged to check the forecast and COtrip.org before traveling…
Next Rio Grande National Forest ‘Forest Specialist’ Presentation on Feb. 22
Join us online, through the Forest Specialist Series to learn more about the Rio Grande National Forest and surrounding area…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Love My Job
We all need protection… and one way to get it involves the installation of McAfee Antivirus software. We also need someone to love, especially around February 14 each year…
EDITORIAL: Listening to the Health Department Advisory Committee Candidates, Part One
I will say, listening to these four interviews, the County seemed to have attracted some of the brightest, most qualified candidates available in the community…
IRS Decides Not to Tax Colorado’s 2022 TABOR Refunds
On February 3, the IRS encouraged taxpayers who were uncertain about their state refunds to hold off on filing their taxes until the agency released additional guidance…
Attorneys General from 23 GOP-led States Seek to Block Abortion Pill
The attorneys general argued in their brief that the FDA’s approval of the abortion bill has two legal flaws. ..
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: So You Want to Buy Our Parcel in Aspen Springs?
I googled “How to get rich buying/selling land” and found many sites. A common thread is that you can earn a lot, with very little investment…
HMPRESENTLY: Holy mackerel… Hair gel?
Sometimes it’s politically opportunistic politicians who are battling birth control, shrouding their zeal, perhaps…
FOOD SECURITY: 2023 Off to a Great Start
One of our funders who regularly checks in with us to share and learn alongside us is the Colorado Health Foundation…
EDITORIAL: ‘Landscape Project’… and a Gravel Pit… at Jackson Mountain, Part Four
At some point — if history provides any indication — the forest on Jackson Mountain will be subject to wildfire. Maybe next year; maybe many, many years from now…
International Guitar Night Returns to Durango on Tuesday
Jesus Guerrero’s natural virtuosity with the instrument and his musical creativity have led him to be one of the most sought-after figures of the current flamenco scene…
OPINION: Let’s Ask the Right Question About the Economy
Implicit in the article’s argument is the idea that growing the economy is a defining human purpose…