Schools and districts rated priority improvement or turnaround are put on a state watchlist and have five years to show improvement…
Coloradans to Vote on 11 Statewide Ballot Initiatives in 2022 General Election
Coloradans will have the opportunity to cast their vote on 11 statewide ballot measures in the 2022 General Election, including five measures referred to the ballot by the Colorado legislature…
Chimney Rock National Monument Honors 10th Anniversary of Designation
A day of free, interactive and educational public events is planned for Saturday, September 24 at Chimney Rock National Monument…
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part Eight
One of the selling points for the proposed $6.5 million County sales tax increase that will appear on the November ballot, is that ‘tourists’ will pay a large portion of the sales tax…
Democrats Outraise, Outspend Republican Opponents in Colorado Statewide Races
Polis has spent over $7 million of his own money on his reelection campaign so far….
‘Chile Cha Cha’ Will Feature Green Chile Cook-off, Spanish Music
Cha Cha goers will enjoy a Spanish music concert featuring ‘Str8 Shot’, a popular band from New Mexico….
HMPRESENTLY: A Reporter, in a Way
I keep wondering if your town and county officials have been reaching out enough, to fully understand peoples’ concerns and desires…
San Juan Stargazers Announce James Webb Telescope Presentation
Our newest program on the James Webb Space Telescope photos that started on August 11 was wonderful and we are highly encouraged to continue doing it….
ESSAY: Bob’s Rhubarb Lounge
I read half a dozen poems, all of them exploratory in ways I couldn’t imagine, except as poems…
‘Keep Colorado Wild Pass’ Refund Options Announced for Resident Annual Pass
“While we hope all Coloradans want to take advantage of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass and support the outdoor spaces we all cherish, we understand that our residents need purchasing options…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Inventory is up across the board. Home inventory is 164 compared to 122 a year ago. A notable increase came from homes priced above $1,000,000…
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part Seven
The film’s subtitle is “Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara.” Lesson #1 was to empathize with your enemy…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Inflation
Driving down Highway 160, here in Pagosa Springs, I got a warm, fuzzy feeling seeing the marquee sign at the McDonald’s…
Measures to Boost Housing, Reduce TABOR Refunds, on Colorado’s November Ballot
Nonprofits, real estate groups are backing an initiative to dedicate $300 million annually to state housing programs…
Community Choir Rehearsals Starting Next Tuesday
Start the Christmas season of joy and giving early and come sing with the Pagosa Springs Community Choir…
Fine Art Festival Slated for This Weekend in Pagosa
The festival will include more than 50 award-winning artists in varied mediums from more than 10 different states…
Judge Orders Disclosure of Former Larimer County Employees’ Performance Narratives
“The Court looked at the totality of the circumstances regarding this particular case and these particular employees…”
Five Things People Think They Know About Habitat Archuleta
We have grown from an all-volunteer operation; today we employ two full time employees, three part time employees, and we are fortunate to have nine dedicated board members…
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part Six
If they actually end up conducting a tax increase campaign, will the government-funded PSCDC make an effort to share both sides of the issue?