The Colorado rules specify that a government body must hear a presentation of their draft budget by October 15 each year…
Reactions to ‘Bears Ears National Monument’ Proclamation
“Now the real work starts. This announcement is only a down payment on President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating Indigenous Columbus People’s Day
President Biden had issued a proclamation, marking October 11 as Indigenous People’s Day. The President had also issued a proclamation, marking October 11 as Columbus Day…
HMPRESENTLY: Time to Hang Up His Cleats?
But in contrast to all that, there was an article, in the Arizona Daily Star, about a 4,200 mile road trip that revealed something, perhaps, unexpected and refreshing…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: We Blew It
After college elites insinuated themselves into our education system, which they dominated as “experts” based on their education degrees…
LETTER: When Was the Last Time You Were Pregnant?
About a decade ago, I had a client who asked me if I would sign a petition from his church. I asked him what the petition was for…
San Juan National Forest to Conduct Pile Burning This Fall and Winter
The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn slash piles near the following locations northwest of Pagosa Springs…
EDITORIAL: When a River Runs Through It, Legally Speaking…
In 1983, Colorado Attorney General Woodard wrote an opinion — which is just an opinion, not settled law…
Save the Date for Sullivan Family Concert, November 6
All concert proceeds go to the Jim and Elizabeth Sullivan Foundation for the Arts to provide scholarships for deserving local youth…
VIDEO: The LPEA Annual Meeting, In Case You Missed It
Members were invited, at the end of the meeting, to pose questions, and the staff did their best to answer them…
HMPRESENTLY: Neighborhood Vibes
Even large birds that, this time of year, hunt for small fish in the lagoons, were kicking back for the moment…
OPINION: SJBPH Updates Local Public Health Advisory
SJBPH strongly encourages business owners and operators of public indoor spaces to fully adhere to the advisory…
Archuleta School District Seeking Bus Drivers
“Due to required COVID-19 quarantine among our bus drivers coupled with a limited supply of substitute bus drivers…”
ESSAY: Wrestling with Infinity
“This is what I do,” he said. “I make stuff. I give it away…”
EDITORIAL: When Sewage Pumps Fail, Part Two
The Town borrowed millions of dollars to build the sewer pipeline — including a sizable loan from PAWSD…
OPINION: Cleaning My Swimming Pool is Like Building Strong Towns
I finally took the plunge and got the bare minimum version: an assemble-it-yourself, above-ground pool 15 feet in diameter…
Heidi Ganahl’s Challenge to ‘Critical Race Theory’
Gubernatorial candidate’s measure would ban University of Colorado faculty and staff from enforcing certain views on racism…
River District Report Highlights Western Slope Concerns with Water Planning
“We don’t want to have West Slope water users conserve water and then see it go to the Front Range,” Mueller said…
Daniels Scholarship Invites Applications from High School Seniors in Colorado
The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships and financial aid…