“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…
Prop GG seeks to Give Colorado Voters ‘Full Picture’ of Future Tax Changes
Conservative backers of Proposition 121, including the Denver-based Independence Institute, oppose Proposition GG…
HMPRESENTLY: Soul-Searching
As Plato, eons ago, believed about something so amorphous, as a person’s soul…
OBITUARY: Robert William (Bob) Howard
An avid pilot has departed the pattern for his last great flight. 515BC over and out…
LIBRARY NEWS: Library to Benefit from Unique Restaurant Promotion Next Week
October 11-16 is Restaurant Week in Pagosa – a unique opportunity created to benefit your library when many of our community’s finest restaurants will feature READ MORE
Tickets On Sale Now for Sullivan Family Scholarships Concert
The event will be headlined by Tim’s sister, famed performance star and recording artist KT Sullivan…
EDITORIAL: Extraordinary Changes, Part Eight
No doubt this situation put Mr. Woodman in an awkward position, since he is also, to some degree, responsible for trying to get Ballot Issue 1A approved by the voters…