Jim Isgar, Colorado’s State Director of USDA Rural Development — and former State Senator for District 6 — stood on fresh fill dirt near the Town’s southern border…
Bicycle Enthusiasts Kick Off Winter Programs This Friday, Jan. 18
Kick off the winter fun this Friday at the Pagosa Climbing Initiative ‘Cabin Fever Festival. where DUST2 will be hosting bike trainer competition…
High-Deductible Plans Jeopardize Financial Health Of Patients, Rural Hospitals
This article by Markian Hawryluk originally appeared on the Kaiser Health News (KHN) website, on January 10, 2020. Kristie Flowers had been sick with the READ MORE
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Four
John Bozek stood up and asked why the Intergovernmental Agreement clutched in the hands of various Town Council members and PAWSD board members had never been made public…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Tides of Change
As a glass-half-full guy, I’ve taken a positive view of parts of Florida reverting to seabed…
‘Sage Hen’ Motorized Trail Project Canceled
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits anyone, without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior, from “taking” eagles…
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Three
So roughly $1 million, over the next 20 years? I’m not sure if the “20-year cost” quoted here allows for inflation…
Colorado Governor Points to ‘Systemic Problem’ in School Funding
“Because of our fiscal rules, the state spends far too much money backfilling some of the wealthiest districts not only in the state but in the country…”
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Two
In January 2012, the Town Council — acting the PSSGID board of directors — approved the sewer pipeline IGA during a contentious meeting at Town Hall…
HIV Prevention Bill Introduced on Legislative Session Opening Day
“This bill will increase access to preventative medications by allowing pharmacists, as well as physicians, to prescribe PrEP and PEP medications…”
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part One
The smell of rotten eggs blends poorly with rural suburban living and beautiful mountain vista, I am told…
PHOTO ESSAY: Birds Count
Our preliminary findings from this year show that, while we logged 62 bird species, overall bird numbers are lower than the past two years…
EDITORIAL: The Growth ‘Ponzi Scheme’, Part Fourteen
“For a community, rapid growth is easy. Bolstered by state and federal funding… municipal bond debt financing… tax incentives and deferrals… towns that want to induce new development have many means of doing so…”
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Killer Bees
They returned with an arsenal: pump spray tanks, gasoline, overalls, goggles, bandanas, helmets, gloves, duct tape, and of course, a 500,000 BTU portable propane torch kit….
Five Education Issues for the 2020 Legislative Session
Todd said improving Colorado’s teacher preparation programs is a top priority for her this year, her last in the state legislature….
EDITORIAL: The Growth ‘Ponzi Scheme’, Part Thirteen
Clearly, socialism is not cheap, when governments feel justified about putting citizens deeply in debt without their approval…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Of Tourism
Tourism has been an integral part of Florida’s economy, for good and ill, since… well, since Ponce De Leon came ashore in 1513…
OPINION: How Long, Oh Lord?
How much more time do we need? How much more time do we have?