Our readers may recall that, back in 2009, the Pagosa economy was slipping into dangerous recession…
VIDEO: Governor Polis Brought Close to Tears by Accusations
“That being said, we know that these steps are difficult. It’s not a contest to see what you can get away with. It’s a contest to see how well you can stay at home…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Four
The timing of the EPR purchase may not have entirely auspicious…
OPINION: An Outbreak of Peace
“Let us dedicate ourselves to the real fight, which is not with each other, but is to protect our health and the health of our planet….”
HMPRESENTLY: Tweeting a Whole Lot of ‘Empty?’
“…the President was boasting about calling the shots, and he even called The World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization — the WHO and WTO — the Bobbsey Twins…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Three
“Now, where we will actively market… that will be strategic, and based on the comfort level of how well they’ve handled the situation…”
Mental Health Colorado Expands its Focus on Criminal Justice
Jails and prisons have become the largest mental health facilities in the US…
EDITORIAL: The PPP Dilemma
“…Yes, we applied while wearing our pajamas and slippers. There was no need to even put on shoes or drive to town….”
Open Letter from Journalists to Gov. Polis
“Our goal is simply to make sure journalists throughout Colorado can provide the public with information about COVID-19… that is as accurate and complete as possible…”
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part Two
“When this virus began, the number of cases was doubling every 1.5 days; now it’s doubling every six days, meaning the spread of the virus is beginning to slow…”
PPE Crisis Standards of Care
We are releasing this statement to emphasize our shared commitment to protecting physicians and other health care providers and workers…
Boaters Urged to Visit Only Local Lakes, Adhere to Social Distancing Rules
Park rangers are seeing a rise in multiple, non-family units getting out on boats in close proximity at the state parks that have lakes…
EDITORIAL: Tourism in the Time of Cholera, Part One
“At this point, we do not anticipate many revenues received before the end of July. Many properties closed in late March and there is little to no tourism expected…”
ESSAY: Nocturnal Visitors
The night light revealed a little girl standing at the foot of her bed, yanking her toe and giggling…
US Senators Propose ‘National Coronavirus Commission’
The commission would consist of a panel of independent experts tasked with developing a broad strategy of how and when to safely reopen the country in light of the COVID-19 crisis….
EDITORIAL: Neither Snow nor Rain nor Gloom of Night
“Under a worst case scenario, such downturn could result in the Postal Service having insufficient liquidity to continue operations…”
‘Tax Day’ is Now July 15, 2020
This means that anyone, including Americans who live and work abroad, can now wait until July 15 to file their 2019 federal income tax return…
EDITORIAL: Incarceration in 2020 a Recipe for Disaster
It’s been nearly a month since ACLU Colorado sent a letter to Colorado Governor Jared Polis, warning of a dire outcome if Colorado jails and prisons do nothing…