The winter of 2023 has made a big dent in improving the drought and potentially eliminating the water shortage problems of the last few summers…
PAWSD Holding Informational Luncheon Tomorrow, March 23
The informational seminar will educate property owners and property managers about ways to minimize the risk of property damage and loss from sewer or water backups…
EDITORIAL: Different Perspectives on Pagosa’s Water Future, Part Three
The SJWCD board also voted to endorse the application of two new prospective board members, Robert Hagberg and Chuck Riehm…
Red-State Exodus From Election Database Could Impact Colorado Voter Rolls
Colorado’s then-Republican secretary of state helped pioneer an interstate voter database he claimed would cut down on fraud…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Due Process and the Constitution
“We now hold that the suppression by the prosecution of evidence favorable to an accused … violates due process…”
Children’s Theatre Summer Camp Registration Now Open
The camp is open to kids 7-14 years old and is taught by the professional performers in town for Thingamajig Theatre Company’s Summer Season…
OPINION: “Defend the Fens” Launches Against Dam Proposals in Colorado’s High Country
“The proposals to destroy these fens and their unique ancient attributes must be countered with an aggressive fight….”
HMPRESENTLY: Halting Procreation?
I’ve had this thing about metrics, which, in business, supposedly serve as an indication, or a measurement, of performance…
OPINION: Lessons from the Forest
Countless communities struggle to implement great ideas for making their cities great because of fear about how people might respond…
Get Season Tickets for Thingamajig’s Summer Shows at March 26 ‘Wine & Cheese’ Event
This social and informative event will mark the first chance to purchase your season tickets to the summer musicals: ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’, ‘Jersey Boys’, and ‘Godspell’…
EDITORIAL: Different Perspectives on Pagosa’s Water Future, Part Two
We learned that the Town government does not want to be involved in building or managing a rafting put-in on the Running Iron Ranch property…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pie Eating Contests, and Such
I guess I just have a sick imagination…
Santa Comes to the Rescue for San Bernardino Mountains During Historic Storms
During the storm, SkyPark at Santa’s Village has served as the staging site for SoCal Gas’ command center, as well as Edison Electric…
Grants Available to Archuleta County Landowners for Conservation Projects
Conservation practices to promote more efficient irrigation systems, the use of planned grazing systems and healthy forest restoration will be considered…
Free College Proposed to Fill In-Demand Colorado Jobs
The proposals build on a program launched last year to offer up to two years of free college for Coloradans pursuing health care jobs…
Staggering U.S. Opioid Death Toll Continues to Rise
Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis through an “ecosystems” approach, argues a massive RAND Corporation report published Thursday…
BIG PIVOTS: What Will a ‘Three Wire Winter’ Do for Lake Powell?
Driving twisting, snow-covered county roads made me tense, but the whitened landscapes blanketed by snows filled me with joy…
EDITORIAL: Different Perspectives on Pagosa’s Water Future, Part One
The current snow pack in the San Juan Mountains is promising full Pagosa Springs reservoirs this spring. In fact, they are already practically full…
Homebuyer Education Classes Will Open Up Financial Assistance Opportunities
HomesFund is back to teaching Homebuyer Education Classes locally in Pagosa Springs in 2023, as well as in Durango…