The USDA’s involvement with making Gonacon seems all the proof one needs to know this is not a genuine birth control drug but a sterility drug in disguise…
OPINION: Infrastructure Bill a Lifeline for Rural Colorado
Coloradans send us to Washington each year to get things done for every corner of the state. Our historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill delivers on that mission…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Considering the ‘Stop and Frisk’ Law
In Terry v Ohio, the Court recognized the police practice of Stop and Frisk, and pronounced it constitutional…
LETTER: Welcoming Sarah and Jessie, and Their Snowboards
Sarah Sanna and Alex Bricca founded the Wolf Creek snowboarding team in 2005 as high school freshmen…
EDITORIAL: Interesting Situations in Archuleta County, Part Two
The story, as related in the complaint, is rather interesting. We do not know if this story is accurate. Mr. Prescott has requested a jury trial, so a future jury may have the responsibility to determine its truthfulness.
READY, FIRE, AIM: No More Silver Bullets?
Metaphors can help us wrap our heads around complex and sometimes disturbing issues…
HMPRESENTLY: Klaxons and Concerns… but Happy New Year, Anyway!
With those gifts in mind, and needing to preserve them… watch out when people, sounding off from their bully pulpit, want us to believe they support liberty…
Ethics Complaint Filed Against DNR Director Dan Gibbs
The complaint provides evidence of ethics violations related to a $496,000 contract from Gibbs’ Department to his wife’s employer, in direct violation of state law…
LETTER: The Point of Conception
Abortion today is used primarily as a birth control of convenience because people are too self-centered to take precautions…
BIG PIVOTS: Viewing a Useless Boat Ramp at Lake Powell
The ramp was about a football field in length and tilted at the angle of a beginners’ ski slope. At the bottom were barriers, then broken ground. Far below was the water…
EDITORIAL: Interesting Situations in Archuleta County, Part One
“I have a question. The amount of the salary, is the question that I have. You know, $124,000. With a three year contract. And the severance package, too…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Biggest Numbers of 2021
Imports to the US filled about 26 million TEUs (Twenty-foot-container Equivalent Units) in 2021, which was an 18% increase from 2020, and the National Retail Federation expects retail holiday sales to grow by about 12%…
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Expanded in Pagosa Springs, Extended in Durango
The treatment is free, no referral is required, and is available to people regardless of vaccination status…
Omicron Variant Found in 21 Colorado Wastewater Systems
“At this point, we do believe that omicron is widespread across the state and there is likely local transmission occurring in many of our communities…”
Grant Awards Available from Archuleta County Marijuana Impact Fund
Applicants for award funding may be a graduating high school student or an organization providing programs that provide an alternative to marijuana use…
HMPRESENTLY: Who’s Been Naughty… Who’s Been Nice?
“Of course, we’ve considered leaving lumps of coal in naughty rulers’ and naughty politicians’ stockings. But one never knows if that will be enough to change their behavior…”
EDITORIAL: Health Investigation Committee Delivers a Report to the BOCC
“I think what we came up with is: there are more questions. I kind of envision a whole new committee to do the next step, because what we dug up, dug up more questions…”
Secretary of State Asks Judge to Dismiss ‘Election Audit’ Lawsuit
“My office is requesting the judge dismiss this baseless lawsuit,” Griswold said in a statement. “The plaintiffs’ allegations are patently false,,,”
Delayed COVID Relief Puts Child Care Owners in Jeopardy
One wrote, “This is so stressful.” Another said, “We are behind on rent…”