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…”
EDITORIAL: A Love/Hate Relationship With Data, Part Five
We now live in a so-called ‘post-industrial’ society, but the obsession with averages and percentages has only become more and more damaging…
BIG PIVOTS: What Fenberg’s Energy Bill Does — and Does Not Do
Proposal would trim Xcel’s sails and start pushing back on natural gas expansion, but falls far short of a major overhaul…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m a Real Nowhere Man
I was just cracking open a can of Bud Light the other day, when I heard about the controversy…
Register Now for May 3 Small Business Conference in Ignacio
Don’t wait! The Conference is next week! Join the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and The Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation for the READ MORE
OPINION: Give Colorado Cities the Choice to End Overdoses
Colorado stands at a crossroads, and the path we choose next is one of life or death for countless people in our communities…
Colorado Moves to Enhance Its Child Welfare System
“We are grateful for all the participation thus far to set up a new Child Welfare Family Advisory Council…”
EDITORIAL: A Love/Hate Relationship With Data, Part Four
Why did San Juan County, NM, report 44,000 COVID cases per 100,000 population, when neighboring La Plata County, CO reported only 29,000…?
Municipal Leaders Remain Opposed to Colorado Land Use Legislation
The current amended version of SB-213 will likely not be the final product…