“The authors do not recognize that multiple measures are needed to measure the effectiveness of educational programs and successfully prepare students…”
LETTER: Our Elected Leaders Must Prevent Health District Dissolution
While there have been alleged problems with the present joint-venture SJBPH, we have never been convinced that said problems justify dissolution…
Court Rejects Industry Challenge to Postponed Oil, Gas Lease Sales
“We are pleased to see this well-reasoned order in such an important case,” the groups said…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Great Raid
This column isn’t about the reprehensible political motive for the raid. There has been enough bloviating on that topic. I’m writing here about the legality of it…
Pagosa Peak Students Go Camping to Learn Civics
Students in grades 4-5 were sitting amongst piles of camping gear while Ms. Rue ran through the checklist. “Show me your socks! Show me your flashlight!…”
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part Two
“I think the Town of Pagosa Springs has always been the leader in Archuleta County. It’s not been the County commissioners…”
Pandemic Funding Runs Out, and America Returns to a Broken School Funding Model, Part Two
“Do we need more funding? Absolutely,” said Terrence Allen, who walks his second-grade grandson to Glenmount every morning…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s the Beef?
Basically, this is a wheat sandwich, with chicken flavoring. Wheat “meat” in a wheat bun…
CDOT Seeking Citizen Input on 10-Year Transportation Plan
The updated plan is slated for consideration and adoption by the Colorado Transportation Commission at its September meeting…
OPINION: Thornton Water Pipeline Denied in Court of Appeals
Thornton must now decide if it will appeal the ruling to the Colorado Supreme Court…
OPINION: Feeding the Wolves
“A diverse coalition of civil society groups responded with disgust after the Senate Armed Services Committee voted Thursday…”
Registration Now Open for 14th Annual Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic
The annual green chile cook-off heats up Pagosa… and is where chefs of all abilities and backgrounds compete for cash, trophies, and bragging rights…
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part One
The fog was not physical; but more like an intellectual fog…
Pandemic Funding Runs Out, and America Returns to a Broken School Funding Model, Part One
“It turns out that one of the biggest predictors of student performance is things that happen outside of school…” said Margot Jackson…
HMPRESENTLY: ‘Standing’ Stood Out, Once Again
And I’m recalling, years ago, a judge deciding that a plaintiff had no standing, in a court case that I happened to be observing…
LIBRARY NEWS: Back to School Resources Available
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ruby Sisson Library Foundation’s campaign to expand and renovate your library…
Archuleta Dems Sponsoring ‘Freedom’ Contest for Middle School, High School Students
The contest is open to all Archuleta County students in grades 5-12 without regard to the party affiliation of their parents or guardians…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Big Band Benefit Set for September 23
Save the date! Put on your dancing shoes, and join us for an evening of Be-Bop and Boogie Woogie Big Band Era Music…
September Blood Drive Planned in Pagosa
Vitalant is now experiencing an emergency shortage of all blood types. Your September blood drive donation can help end the shortage…