Parents on both sides of these issues were taking fresh stock of our public schools, and in some cases, finding them lacking…
HMPRESENTLY: ‘The Way Is In The Heart’
“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world,” said Gautama Buddha – the Buddha – a teacher, an ascetic, and a religious leader in ancient India…
Here are the Legislators Vying for National Office in Colorado
All 8 congressional districts and one Senate seat will be on this year’s ballot… Here are the Colorado Legislature members making a bid for Congress…
LIBRARY NEWS: Your Library Flourishes Through COVID
Of course, 2021 was not a normal year. For a second year COVID-19 required organizations to be nimble, flexible and adaptive as various mandates, recommendations and restrictions were enacted…
Landmark Settlement Reached on Tri-State’s 2020 Electric Resource Plan
The settlement sets greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for 2025-27 in Colorado for Tri- State, leading to an emission reduction target of at least 80% by 2030 from 2005 baseline…
Tommy Emmanuel to Headline 15th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival
“When I was a kid, I wanted to be in show business. Now I just want to be in the happiness business — I make music, you get happy. That’s a good job….”
EDITORIAL: The Best Possible Education for Our Children, Part Three
In the education industry, nationally, three types of employees have become particularly scarce since the arrival of the COVID pandemic. Bus drivers. School nurses. And substitute teachers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Sasquatch’ Sighting Raised Potent Questions About Village at Wolf Creek
This resort development controversy has been keeping lawyers and judges, environmentalists and federal bureaucrats, busy since 1987…
Colorado Education Workers Encouraged to Fill Out State Survey
“Educators and educational support staff are the ones working with our students each day and have invaluable insight when it comes to influencing student achievement…”
Nationally Recognized Speaker to Address Drug Issues on Jan. 24 in Pagosa Springs
“The first time I heard Lynn Reimer present this information, I felt pushed back in my seat,” said local parent and CMP coordinator Sara Blakemore…
ACLU Colorado Taps Nationally Recognized Civil Rights Strategist Taylor Pendergrass
“Now is the time for transformational and audacious public policy successes that build a more equitable and just world…”
EDITORIAL: The Best Possible Education for Our Children, Part Two
When PPOS bought the Parelli building, the ‘building use’ changed from ‘office building’ to ‘public school’, and this change generated a very expensive set of required upgrades…
Pagosa’s Christmas Bird Count Spies 65 Species
When compared to last year’s effort, we viewed over 200 more overall birds in the circle, but one less species was detected…
Colorado Governor Waxes Optimistic in ‘State of the State’ Speech
For once, Democrats and Republicans both say they want to focus on the same areas — public education, public safety and the rising cost of living — this legislative session…
Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity
In a quickly evolving world, these conversations are necessary to have, now more than ever…
Supreme Court Blocks Broad Worker Vaccine Requirement
“A vaccine mandate is strikingly unlike the workplace regulations that OSHA has typically imposed. A vaccination, after all, ‘cannot be undone at the end of the workday’….”
Colorado Names New Outdoor Recreation Industry Director
“Conor brings a wealth of knowledge in the outdoor space, government relations, and consensus-building and community development, all of which will be vitally important over the next several years…”
EDITORIAL: The Best Possible Education for Our Children, Part One
The conditions stipulated by the ASD School Board included a requirement that the Pagosa Peak Open School board of directors raise an additional $175,000 in grants and donations during their first year in operation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: We Could Blame It on the Cows
One dark night, when we were all in bed, Old Mother Leary left a lantern in the shed…