But the Colorado Constitution provides an option. The citizens living in an unincorporated county are guaranteed one particular right: the right to petition to become ‘Home Rule’…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Think Everything is Awful? You Might Be Right
Turns out that, on October 3, the illustrious Nobel Foundation gave their $900,000 prize for ‘Medicine’ to Swedish scientist Svante Pääbo…
Colorado Voters Asked to Fund School Lunches with Tax Hike on High Incomes
“Simply put, there is no such thing as a free lunch,” said CSI senior economist Steven Byers…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
If you’re planning on purchasing a home with a mortgage, you should probably lock in your rates now…
LETTER: Community Appreciation Event Thanks
We had many people in the community come together to make the event happen and cultivate friendship amongst our Archuleta neighbors…
Head Outdoors and Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 9-15
Enjoy great outdoor recreation in the nation’s largest network of public lands dedicated to wildlife conservation, the National Wildlife Refuge System…
Biden to Pardon All Federal Offenses for Simple Marijuana Possession
“Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit…”
EDITORIAL: Uneven News Coverage in Pagosa Springs
Often, we are doing our best to explain the ‘other side of the story’, when our local governments deliver their own ‘one-sided news’…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Taxing Our Way Into Paradise
100 years ago, taxes were rare in Pagosa Springs. As rare as automobiles, for instance, or tourists. Almost as rare as silk top hats…
Archuleta County in COVID-19 Community Level Medium
For community level medium, individuals who are at high risk for severe disease should consider wearing a mask indoors in public and take additional precautions…
It’s Time for a Hoedown
Inside, there will be live music from Tim Sullivan and Band, so be sure to wear your most comfortable boots…
OPINION: Concerned About Christopher Maez Mistrial
Just look at the pattern, over just this past year. Is this the way you want our Sheriffs’ department to be run?
Rep. Lauren Boebert Sued for Libel by American Muckrakers PAC
“We look forward to seeing Boebert in a North Carolina court room and a conference room for a deposition…”
EDITORIAL: Extraordinary Changes, Part Ten
I honestly can’t recall our commissioners discuss a plan — a real plan — for dealing with our roads…
HMPRESENTLY: Biz Jargon Follies
More than 300 guest articles and columns I’ve written, on a variety of topics, have been published in a number of media…
Town Seeking Public Comments on ‘East End’ Plan
Now through October 16 is your opportunity to provide final comments on the Master Plan before the Town Council considers adopting the Final Master Plan…
Order of the Eastern Star to Host ‘October-Feast’
Join us for Fun and Good German Food: BRATS, SAUERKRAUT, GERMAN POTATO SALAD and FREE BEER!
Curtains Up Pagosa to Present ‘The Addams Family Musical’ Halloween Weekend
In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations…
EDITORIAL: Extraordinary Changes, Part Nine
I discussed Mr. Woodman’s failure to follow election law, with County Clerk Kristy Archuleta, wondering if the TABOR notice could be corrected before tomorrow…