A herd of cattle that have devastated the landscape east of Fall Creek on the south side of Copco Road in California…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Thinking About ‘Transgender’ People
I’m thinking about these words — now, 59 years later — because controversy about ‘transgender’ people is a dominant news story these days…
Colorado’s Mandatory Arrest Law Can Result in Unintended Consequences
When law enforcement officers arrived at where Ellen and her three young children sat in the car, all crying, the two police officers split up…
‘Good Friday Pilgrimage’ Set for April 7
Pilgrims are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. The pilgrimage is held regardless of weather conditions…
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Auction Starts Today, Online
Since 1984, RMEF has completed more than 13,362 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects with a combined value of $1.4 billion…
EDITORIAL: The Peaceful Transfer of Power, Part One
The Archuleta County Public Health Department Transitional Advisory Committee will meet this morning at 9am, at the County Administration Building…
EDITORIAL: A Message to Pagosa Parents About a School Shooting Threat
“I want to begin by reassuring you that our schools are safe….”
Reproductive Health Care Access Bills Advance in Colorado Legislature
House Democrats are set to advance a trio of bills to bolster reproductive health care and abortion access in Colorado…
LETTER: A Fun Way to Support a Local Author
Are you aware that one of your fellow Pagosans is involved in a fun competition to help raise money for our very own Pagosa Library expansion?
HMPRESENTLY: That ‘Effing’ Word…
Fantasies can be really enticing, except when realities come barging in…
Task Force Could Revamp Colorado’s School Accountability System
“I agree it’s doing what it is designed to do,” St. Vrain Valley School District Superintendent Don Haddad said. “I think what it’s designed to do is problematic…”
Monday Funday, Sunshine & Local Appreciation Rates at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Today, Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9, lift tickets will be at Local Appreciation Rates – $62 for Adults, $43 for Seniors and $32 for Children…
Animal Shelter ‘Baby Shower’ Tomorrow, Will Support Pagosa Humane Society
Every spring, the shelter is overwhelmed with kittens and puppies in need of care until they are ready for adoption…
EDITORIAL: Designing a Healthy Public Health Department
But is our nation’s health care sector really facing a massive shortage of health care professionals?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Women, at Work
The article starts out by introducing Natalie Bell, who is training to become a welder in Columbus, Ohio…
Rise Above Violence to Kick Off ‘Push-Up Challenge’ Tomorrow, April 1
If we have 32 challengers who do 40 push-ups per day, we will hit the goal of 38,130 pushups…
Unitarian Universalists to View Environmental Film ‘Pagosa Is My Name’
This film has been recognized around the world and touched a nerve for the environmental movement….
Colorado Grant Programs Will Fund Electric School Buses, Truck Fleets
The grant programs provide up to $375,000 per vehicle to school districts to purchase new battery-powered buses and up to 60% of the cost of new electric trucks…
Colorado Companies See Advantages in Hiring Former Inmates
“I have four employees now with past convictions,” Patterson said. “We really like helping that population…