How many times have we said, “I’m not 20 years old anymore”? Maybe it’s when our knees complain after climbing a ladder…
LIBRARY NEWS: Teachers are Our Heroes
If you’ve ever tried to help a child learn to read, you know that it isn’t always a small thing…
EDITORIAL: The Mystery of Project 102, Revealed? Part One
At this point, I have no information about the potential prices for the numerous buildings under consideration, nor where the Town of Pagosa Springs would find the money to purchase any of these properties…
Many Teacher Training Programs Fail to Align with ‘Science of Reading’ Theories
“This is a form of educational malpractice against new teachers and the students they will serve,” NCTQ President Heather Peske said…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Advertising the Book of Mormon, but Maybe Not Data Centers
The Mormon citizens in Box Elder County were not universally polite in their reaction to Kevin O’Leary’s application for a 40,000-acre data center project…
GEO Group Sues Over New Colorado Law Requiring Detention Center Safety Inspections
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the law last week. It was one of the only immigration-related bills to make it through the legislative process this year…
Town of Pagosa Springs Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Effective June 6
“Protecting our residents, visitors, businesses, and natural resources is our highest priority,” said Harris…
Polis Administration and Legislature Advance Key Natural Resources, Outdoor Access
“The Department of Natural Resources worked with key legislators and stakeholders to pass legislation to bolster our efforts to expand and better manage outdoor recreation…”
Colorado Clerks to Mail Out Primary Ballots This Week
As of June 1, Colorado has just over 4 million active registered voters. Slightly more than 50% of those voters are unaffiliated…
First Southwest Bank Announces Board Changes
“Tim’s leadership, integrity, and deep understanding of rural economies have shaped First Southwest Bank from day one…”
EDITORIAL: How About a Few More ADUs? Part Two
The update is being required by a new Colorado law. But it provides an opportunity for the community to seriously re-think its development patterns…
Colorado Governor Declares Statewide Drought Emergency
Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency on Thursday, June 4, in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record…
ESSAY: Coloradans Getting Squeezed By Credit Card Debt as Price Rise
Colorado ranks 12th in the nation for the highest average credit card debt with more than $7,000…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The End of Thinking
‘Thinking’ — properly understood — takes your mind on a journey from Point A to Point B…
BIG PIVOTS: A Colorado River Q&A
Doug Kenney, principal organizer of annual Colorado River Conference, talks about how the growing tensions among basin states pose challenges in setting the agenda…
Archuleta County to Host ‘Community Conversation’ About Potential Tax Increase, Tomorrow, June 10
This presentation and Q&A will be focused on Archuleta County’s Lodging Tax and how it could help fund various local needs, including road maintenance and improvements…
Colorado Announces Funding for New Housing Projects
“These developments will strengthen communities and expand housing stability for hundreds of Coloradans…”
Concert Hall at the Park Returns to Buckley Park with 2026 Summer Lineup
The series kicks off June 25 and continues each Thursday evening through August 6, inviting the community to gather under the open sky for an eclectic mix of regional and nationally touring artists…
OPINION: Israel’s Moral Unraveling
Israel’s international standing has undergone a profound and arguably irreversible transformation…