America’s immigration system hasn’t been reformed in decades and, like our nation’s infrastructure, is in desperate need of repair…
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Announces 2022 Season, Cyber Monday Sale
“We wanted to get out early and build on the incredible success and momentum of our 2021 season…”
Colorado Leaders Plan to Make Child Care Safer
More than half of Colorado families rely on unlicensed child care — often called family, friend and neighbor care…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET ONLINE: A Visit to The Dyna Breadhouse
Now about the name of her business, well, it seems she named the Dyna Breadhouse after her motorcycle: a Harley Dyna Wide Glide. Why not?…
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part Three
As a result of this failure to take definite steps to create an STR tax or fee, it might be left up to the Town citizens to petition a similar measure onto the April 2022 ballot…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Unethical Conduct by Rittenhouse Prosecutors
Don’t even get me started on the prosecutor’s reckless handling of the rifle during his closing argument…
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Louis, Can You Help Me Understand This?’
But how to explain these graphs to Darlene? Things like ‘incidence rates’ and ‘positivity rates’ sort of go over her head. (At least, they did when we were married…)
HMPRESENTLY: Conversing in a Cockamamie State of Polarization
They’re like pixie dust, in a way… those three related words, all suggesting thoughtful, mutual, even casual talk among folks…
A COVID HEADSCRATCHER: The Lurking Lice
According to those in the world of professional nitpicking, Pediculus humanus capitis, the much-scorned head louse, has returned…
OPINION: Considering National Defense
“Some day, after mastering the wind, the waves, the tides, and gravity, we will harness for God the energies of Love…”
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part Two
“It’s no secret how special this place is. Pagosa Springs is in a class of its own. It holds more picturesque scenery than one can imagine…”
Town Trail Project Improves Recreational Connectivity
The ADA-compliant trail provides access to the newly acquired Cotton Hole Park, which was purchased by the Town in 2017 to ensure public access to the San Juan River in perpetuity…
Southwest Colorado Residents Reminded to Give Space to Moose
This year, residents have noticed a few more moose showing up within town limits and sticking around for longer periods of time…
ESSAY: What’s Left of My Home Has Me Rethinking What I Teach, and How
This ‘First Person’ essay by Christie Nold appeared on Chalkbeat.org on November 17, 2021. What’s left of my home has me rethinking what I teach, READ MORE
Thingamajig Theatre to Present Musical ‘Miracle on 34th Street’, and Special Dennis Elkins Performances
“Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play,” an uplifting family-friendly show, will be Thingamajig Theatre Company’s Christmas production this year…
EDITORIAL: Three Mildly Controversial Housing Discussions at Town Hall, Part One
The initial proposal from the Servitas team proposes 60 units spread over the three Town-owned parcels, almost all of which would be relatively tiny, 450-square-foot apartments…
Following Climate Summit, US Senators Urge Increased Oil Production
The focus at Tuesday’s Senate panel showed there will continue to be political obstacles to enacting climate policies in the U.S….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Some Good News About Inflation
Consumer prices are rising, and if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you might be anxious about the price of food, gas, and other items…
SJBPH Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Research
Between October 19 and 21, RBI Strategies and Research gathered surveys from 501 unvaccinated residents across the Western Slope and Southwest Colorado generating a poll with a 4.4% margin of error…