A regional bank, out our way, was getting pounded, but not from bad weather. Unrelenting media coverage of problems at Silicon Valley Bank…
READY, FIRE, AIM: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
Apparently, spiders are also prone to REM sleep. Jumping spiders, in particular…
Freedom of Information Advocates Urge Colorado to Allow Livestreaming of Criminal Trials
“There should be a strong presumption in favor of livestreaming of judicial proceedings that are open to the public,” Zansberg wrote…
Colorado Legislators Hear Economic Forecast
“We expect those revenue increases to not make up for the budgetary pressures that arise from inflation and population…”
Defamation Lawsuit Against Rep. Boebert Heading to a Colorado Courtroom?
The defamation case may be expanded to include more defendants, like Fox News and Sean Hannity, he added…
EDITORIAL: An Emerging Child Care Landscape in Archuleta County, Part Five
“You think about a lot of things when choosing child care, including cost, location and availability. In addition to safety, the most important consideration is the QUALITY of the program…”
EDITORIAL: The Archuleta County STR Task Force Weighs In, Part Two
“The subgroup recommends that the registration and renewal fee remain at $400 and $700 annually for owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied rentals, respectively…”
Spring ‘Seeding’ for the Vista Lake Community Garden
Some twenty members of the community showed up and were greeted by Toni Gallegos and given a demonstration on how to plant and water seed trays by Deborah Smith…
ORIGINS: Beware the Ides of March
I’m not one to ignore the signals my body sends me, so I did what any relatively healthy, 63-year-old person without insurance would do…
PAWSD and Archuleta County Dealing with Excess Storm Water, Contamination
This flooding saturates the soils, enters basements and crawlspaces and infiltrates the sewer system…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: In Defense of Florida
But now that the voters have expressed overwhelming support for Republicans, Ms. Roberts howls that it’s the end of the world….
LIBRARY NEWS: Fun Spring Break Events for Ages Six and Older
Each weekday of Spring Break at 1pm you can enjoy an hour of games and win prizes…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Pagosa Senior Center Awarded Grant from Community Foundation
Recipients receive a $2500 grant and the opportunity to showcase their local non profit to over 1000 community members at this regional event…
Mark Your Calendar for ‘The Library Affair’
“Our team of decorators are putting their imaginations into high gear to bring us amazing table settings, sure to delight any dinner guest…”
EDITORIAL: The Archuleta County STR Task Force Weighs In, Part One
The Phase I recommendations arrived, instead, on March 14… about three months behind schedule…
‘Last Call at the Riptide’ Opens Tomorrow Night at PSCA
The “Riptide” cast includes the playwright’s wife Kathleen Isberg, well known for her performances in several community theater productions here in Pagosa Springs…
EDITORIAL: An Emerging Child Care Landscape in Archuleta County, Part Four
If children are going to be served according to their needs, by state and local subsidies, what educational philosophy ought to guide the new programs?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Which I guess brings up the whole question of ‘decisions’. When you think about it, most decisions are a huge waste of time…
HMPRESENTLY: Lots Happening
Call me crusty and cynical, but all these deals… one after another…