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…
READY, FIRE, AIM: President Biden’s Punch Lines
President Joe Biden stepped up to the microphone earlier this week, to try out his new 70-minute ‘State of the Union’ routine on a group of friends…
Moral Questions in the San Luis Valley
“Do people feel like they have morality in their occupation? I think people have moral moments, but probably most people don’t question the morality of their profession…”
Southwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus to be held Feb. 13
“It is another big year ahead for CPW and we enjoy these opportunities to hear from the public and meet with our communities…”
Dating Violence Awareness Month Events Planned for February in Pagosa
Additionally, there are two “WearOrange4Love” days at PSHS where students are encouraged to wear something orange to promote respect, consent and healthy relationships…