Back in 2011, Archuleta County spent $6.8 million on roads. In 2012, they again spent $6.8 million on road. Even these amounts were not enough to keep our road system in good condition…
‘Main Street’ Program Seeking Public Input at Tomorrow’s Open House
We are calling on community members, civic leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to help us create a shared vision for the economic revitalization and historic preservation of our downtown commercial district…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Will There Be Naps in Heaven?
I learned about napping from hanging out with my cat, Roscoe. Roscoe takes a nap several times a day, at the drop of a hat…
LETTER: Health District Issues Must Be Addressed
Disregarding problems, and refusing to acknowledge solutions, is how issues become overwhelming…
LETTER: The Rich Want Our Freedoms
Unsatisfied and now hungry for autocracy, they’re shredding our Constitutional voting rights…
Clubs for Kids of Every Age are Beginning Now
This is our 10th season of Kids Kare at Pagosa Bible Church, 209 Harman Park Dr…
EDITORIAL: The Fog of Tax Increases, Part Three
“The County had two ballot issues that failed, not too long ago. I would ask, what have they done differently, in the interim, to suggest that this one is going to pass?…”
Pandemic Funding Runs Out, and America Returns to a Broken School Funding Model, Part Three
“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…