A sizable construction crew was working hard in the cool October air, putting a new roof on the 98-unit apartment building…
U.S. States Competing to Start ‘Hydrogen Hubs’
The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to dole out $7 billion from last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law that could fund up to 10 regional clean hydrogen hubs…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Windmills of My Mind
I was four years old when a song called ‘The Windmills of Your Mind’ won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, as the theme for the film, ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’…
THEATRE SPOTLIGHT: Costume Designer Nanette Cheffers
Nanette Cheffers came to Pagosa in 2013 to spend a month with her daughter who had been hired right out of college as a theater major to act with Thingamajig Theatre Company…
CHAMBER NEWS: 2023 Business After Hours Lottery Open
Signing up for this lottery is a simple process. From now until Friday, November 18, contact the Chamber at (970) 264-2360 or email membership coordinator, Kim Hartfiel…
CDC Recognizes SJBPH Women’s Wellness Clinic’s Efforts During COVID-19
“We are so pleased that the CDC recognized this important innovation that helped keep women connected to resources and care during the pandemic…”
EDITORIAL: The Bitter and the Suites, Part One
Yes, some of the former-motel-rooms-now-apartments are under 400 square feet, as we will discuss in a moment…
OPINION: Out of the Workforce Housing Pickle
“I’ve been involved with pickleball development for 10 years, but it was only here in Stinkwater that I discovered that there is truly nothing pickleball can’t do…”
LETTER: ‘Please Leave a Message… and We Will Not Return Your Call’
Where is Customer Service? If this is happening to me, what is happening to people with serious operations, cancer operations, brain operations, organ operations?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Do You Want Your Receipt?
The Walmart receipts are useful, because occasionally I have to return this or that product. It didn’t fit, or it didn’t actually match my sofa…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season, the Sequel
There was also a LOT of debris from the numerous trees on our property. I’m still in the process of cleaning that up…
HMPRESENTLY: No Grind, Tussle, or Side Hustle
From having been a corporate kind of guy, to – at my age, all of a sudden! – writing hip hop lyrics?
NATION’S REPORT CARD: Massive Drop in Math Scores, Slide in Reading
Not a single state saw clear gains on any test…
EDITORIAL: That Political Season, Part Five
Here’s how I understand the basic concept. As the demand for a particular item increases, while the supply stays the same, the price will increase….
Prepare for Winter Before It Arrives
Winter is a beautiful time of the year with white snow and sparkling ice, but that same winter weather can also cause problems that disrupt our lives…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Handing Out Candy… and Fungi
Fireworks. Trick-or-treating. Live music. Beer garden. Food trucks. Kids carnival…
HMPRESENTLY: Inspired… to Write Hip Hop Lyrics… by Lauren Boebert
“The world’s comin’ to an end, Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert just said…”
OPINION: Reasons to Vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 124
Prop 124 helps level the lopsided playing field and make Colorado’s alcohol laws more fair by gradually increasing the number of licenses an independent local liquor retailer can own over time…
Fundraising Efforts Continuing at the Senior Center
We are looking for additional community members to help support our fundraising efforts and invite you to reach out, if you are interested…