“Vacation Rentals are land uses that have potential for causing adverse impacts on others because of such factors as proximity to other homes…”
OPINION: A Game of Chicken Over Colorado Property Taxes
“Their goal is, and has always been, to shrink government enough to drown in the bathtub. For everyone else, it should be an alarming and unacceptable threat…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Could Have Been a Cheerleader
We all want safe and welcoming schools. Right? Or maybe we don’t…
Public Meeting to Discuss Changes to the San Juan River
The open house will also be an opportunity to meet the contractor that is designing and implementing the project and learn details about the project…
New Boating Law Will Change Age Limits
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how to stay safe on Colorado waters…
EDITORIAL: Unstoppable Wildfires, Uninsurable Homes
“We are very much at a tipping point where insurance companies are having to weigh their risk…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
We still see a lot of cash buyers coming in from out of town. If you need to get a mortgage, rates have been fluctuating above 7%…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Good Reason to Skip Mother’s Day
I typically send my mom a card on Mother’s Day. Or maybe a few days after Mother’s Day, if I happened to forget…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: After the Archuleta County Food Summit
In honor of such a large gathering about putting the land to bountiful use, it rained. Could nature have provided more support than this?
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Learn about Carbohydrates in Your Diet
You will get to sample some healthy, delicious food while you learn about the differences between refined and whole grains and how to select healthier alternatives…
LIBRARY NEWS: Learn About Bagpipes, Tomorrow
You’ll learn about bagpipes, kilts and their history and you will be treated to a demonstration of bagpipe sounds as you explore the unique and beautiful music of this Scottish instrument…
New Federal Rule will Overhaul Transmission Planning as Electric Grid Strains
“This rule cannot come fast enough. There is an urgent need to act to ensure the reliability and the affordability of our grid…”
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Hire an Interim Manager… Whom They’ve Never Met?
“It came as a surprise to everybody in the room,” Mayor Groff recalled. “None of us saw it coming at this point….”
EDITORIAL: La Plata County Looks at Slashing Visit Durango’s Tax Revenue, Part Two
Currently, La Plata County must spend its $1 million in annual lodging tax revenues only for “tourism marketing and advertising”…
Lickety Split Comedy Improv at PSCA This Saturday, May 18
Combining audience suggestions and high-octane characters, Karisa and Scott lead a group of improvisers to create a memorable two-act show completely made up in the moment…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Tax Cheaters and AI… Together on a Roller Coaster
“Artificial intelligence is already creeping into state and federal tax departments as a powerful tool to strengthen their audit functions…”
Art Show Opening for ‘Feminine Rising’ at PSCA This Friday May 17
You can view all Mariah’s paintings along with to the beautifully ornate hand-crafted headdresses by Adrienne at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts…
Colorado Governor Polis Slams Biden’s Tariff Increases on Chinese EVs, Solar
“This is horrible news for American consumers and a major setback for clean energy,” Polis wrote on his personal X account…