The congressional staff plan was prepared using 2020 Census Data, public comments and input from the congressional commission…
LETTER: Simpson Nails the Wild Horse Issue
Thank you for publishing William Simpson’s article on wild horses on September 6, 2021…
Nighttime Closures on U.S. 160 Begin Near Hwy 151 on September 13
“Large precast concrete arches will be placed over the roadway. Keeping the traveling public safe during these crane operations is a priority and dictates the need for the closure….”
EDITORIAL: The Downtown Parking Discussion Continues, Part One
This was a rather drastic recommendation for commercial properties, comparing it with the existing LUDC requirements for downtown…
Colorado Offering Gift Cards to Students Who Sign Up for COVID Testing
Polis first floated the idea of paying students to get tested earlier this summer, but it wasn’t clear at the time if the federal government would cover the cost…
‘Saying the Unsaid’ Project on Display at Pagosa Library
‘Saying The Unsaid’ is a public storytelling project by members of our community about their experiences with discrimination, racism, and privilege…
OPINION: The Last Days of American Wild Horses
After this latest second-round of so-called ‘gathers’ in the past year, wild horse populations in the west will be taken down to levels that are genetically non-sustainable…
CU Regent Heidi Ganahl Tells Republicans ‘We Can Win in 2022’
The CU regent joined Rep. Doug Lamborn and other GOP figures at a ‘Big Tent Event’ in Woodland Park…
Public Invited to PPOS Charter School ‘Kitchen Expansion’ Discussion
A public meeting to explain the application and to welcome comments from the community will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, September 15…
College Dreams in Reach Thanks to Elks Scholarships
Applications for the 2022 contest are available on the Elks National Foundation’s website…
EDITORIAL: Testing… Testing… One, Two, Three…
Even as schools focus more and more effort on improving math and reading scores, and less and less effort on a well-rounded education, our children are doing worse and worse…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Learning Disturbing Things… About People
From my research, I’ve learned the only consensus about much of “the science” related to COVID is that there is no consensus. That uncertainty comports with my experience getting answers about my personal health situation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When a Virus Turns Angry
Apparently, the Delta variant is not only more contagious than all the other variants; it also has anger management issues…
Enrollment Open for ‘Mountain Chile Cha Cha’ Cooking Contests
This annual green chile cook-off — scheduled for September 25 — is where chefs of all abilities and backgrounds compete for cash, trophies, and bragging rights…
Colorado Study Finds Single Payer Health Care System Most Cost-Effective
“This Colorado data confirms the 20 or more studies in the U.S that a single-payer health care system is the most cost effective…”
$300,000 in Nonprofit Recovery Funding Available through Community Foundation
The application deadlines for the final three grant rounds are September 8, October 13, and November 10…
OPINION: The Youngest Victims of Sunday’s Airstrike
What seems not to be part of the editorial board’s sense of unutterable tragedy is this…
Stay Safe Outdoors, Over Labor Day Weekend
CPW reminds everyone to respect wildlife, wear life jackets when on or near the water… and be mindful of campfires as they celebrate the end of summer…
EDITORIAL: Attempts to Heal Our Neighborhoods, Part Nine
I look forward to a community-wide effort, to provide the necessary funding to begin addressing this massive problem…