“And I have seen just an amazing change in understanding and maturity, and a deeper love for the community…”
Teacher Retention Bonuses Have No Apparent Effect in Denver’s Priority Schools
As the two sides head back to the negotiating table this spring to determine the next contract, the results of the CU Boulder study show the bonus was a bust…
Senate Passes Bills to Safeguard and Improve Colorado’s Elections
The bills will enhance Colorado’s gold standard election system by prohibiting intimidation and coercion at voting centers…
San Juan National Forest Approves Ice Creek Project at Purgatory
New buried powerlines will supply electricity to the top and bottom terminals of Ice Creek lift…
OPINION: Vet Voice Foundation Ad Slams Big Oil’s Land Grab Attempts
In the ad, Hal Donahue, a Vietnam Veteran, says, “I didn’t fight for my country to let oil companies destroy our way of life…”
Upper San Juan Search and Rescue Seeks Volunteers
Volunteering for SAR is unlike any other volunteer opportunity you will be involved in…
Colorado Lawmakers Look to Expand Student Job Opportunities to Address Worker Shortage
“We believe empowering young people through experiential learning opportunities is key to their future success,” Caufield said…
EDITORIAL: Eating Cake with Don Volger and Nicole Pitcher, Part Two
“And I think that fabric is what creates one of the things I love most about living in this small town…”
OPINION: 70 Years of Cloud Seeding, with Questionable Success
On mountain peaks scattered across Colorado, machines are set up to fire chemicals into the clouds in attempts to generate snow…
Pagosa Community Invited to Join ‘Working for Racial Equality’ Group
WRE has members who have personally experienced the negative impacts of racism… and members who have not…
HMPRESENTLY: Snapped Up
That’s been the way of things, lately, with homes selling in an instant. With people shopping for homes, racing to outbid others…
Southwest Water Seminar, ‘Navigating Shortage’ Scheduled for April 1
The summer of 2021 saw severe water shortages affecting agricultural producers, the environment, recreation and towns in southwest Colorado…
OPINION: End of the Line for Tule Elk?
It wasn’t that long ago when a National Park offered the best protection for wildlife living within their boundaries…
EDITORIAL: Eating Cake with Don Volger and Nicole Pitcher, Part One
“It was always a team effort with the Council, the staff, volunteers, and the rest of the citizens of this wonderful town…”
OPINION: Next Move on Workforce Housing?
Thankfully, Town voters can make a decisive and decent choice by passing Ballot Measure A on April 5…
LETTER: A Nagging Question About Town Property Purchases
Why would the powers-that-be spend a lot of money essentially re-inventing the wheel — by which I mean, starting from scratch (roads, utilities, etc.) at Mountain Crossing?…
‘Vista Lake Community Garden’ Invites Community for Garden Reveal on April 7
The evening’s activities will include: seed planting, rock painting, a scavenger hunt, drawings, and healthy refreshments…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part Twelve
The Town Council discussed this project behind closed doors, with Town staff, but no details of the plan have been shared with the public…
EDITORIAL: BOCC Makes No Decision Regarding Public Health District, Part Two
“We believe that we have more work to do, to build the necessary collaboration, and work ‘cross communities’. Especially post-pandemic…”