Support your friends and neighbors by participating in this annual event and keep your spending dollars local…
‘Cash for Colonoscopies’ Aims to Disrupt Health Care Market
The goal is to disrupt what’s considered a dysfunctional market for health care by encouraging employers and employees to make better choices…
National Forest Road and Trail Closures Begin December 1
The Pagosa Ranger District will be temporarily closing most Forest system roads and trails on a staggered schedule…
EDITORIAL: Concerns About the Town’s Workforce Housing Plans, Part One
Some of us, who have been following the workforce housing negotiations, have concerns…
Democrat Yadira Caraveo Wins New 8th Congressional District Seat in Colorado
The 8th District race was by far Colorado’s most expensive congressional race in the 2022 election cycle…
HMPRESENTLY: Would You? For the Money?
We’d talk about that, at home, sometimes — hypothetically — when I was in my PR career…
Storefront Window Category Added to Pagosa’s Holiday Lighting Contest
Participating addresses will be promoted to locals and visitors; voting will be conducted online between November 25 – December 18…
Joint Meeting Tomorrow Will Discuss Dry Gulch Lease Extension
The two Boards will be discussing and sharing documents related to a proposed extension of the Weber family mining and ranching lease…
Thoughts About Housing, in Light of New Inflation Report
“Investor housing purchases appear to have plateaued just under the record high levels we saw in the third quarter of 2021…”
EPA Proposes Stronger Methane Rules
“The EPA’s supplemental rule represents a significant step forward in U.S. efforts to curb the worst effects of climate change…”
Christmas Tree Permits Available Starting Tomorrow, Nov. 12
Please carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit…
EDITORIAL: How to Win a Tax Increase in Pagosa Springs, Part Two
During the Ballot Issue 1A campaign, local activist Glenn Walsh ran some half-page ads in the weekly Pagosa Springs SUN…
Public Health Industry Warns of Increased Respiratory Illness
“As the weather gets colder, more people are spending more time indoors, and viruses are more likely to spread indoors,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy…
Centura Health Offers $30,000 Bonus for Nurses to Join Healing Ministry
The bonus is offered to nurses agreeing to serve patients for one year on the night shift full-or-part-time…
Colorado Education Association Applauds State Board of Education’s Vote
“As educators, we are committed, first and foremost, to creating educational spaces that are inclusive…”
OPINION: Lies Failed to Win the Colorado Election
Across the ballot, Republican candidates in Colorado learned the hard way that lies are no way to inspire voter confidence…
‘Golden Age of Hollywood’ Rolls Out the Red Carpet This Saturday
This annual period-themed musical gala encompasses the creative investment of a professional musical performance, a special dance performance, and exuberant décor…
EDITORIAL: How to Win a Tax Increase in Pagosa Springs, Part One
We note, in particular, Ballot Issue 5A, the Archuleta School District mill levy override, supported by 61% of the voting taxpayers…
OPINION: The Past and Future ‘East Village’… As If Humans Mattered
This soon-to-be-heated debate about the residential character of an “East Village” where no Pagosa families actually live is fascinating…