“So I went into the [Town’s] Municipal Code and I found section 14, article 2, that deals with Parks & Recreation facilities…”
OPINION: Income Caps and Inequality
But note, the war effort is only the second of his justifications for the income cap; the first half refers to correcting “gross inequities”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Chinese Virus vs the Chinese Vaccine
Wu Yifang, chairman and CEO of Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma, said he’s happy to see the mRNA vaccine developed by Fosun and BioNTech reach the island nation of Taiwan…
HMPRESENTLY: Spin or Consequences?
There is another kind of spin, that’s also full of BS, that’s not so innocent…
Downtown McCabe Creek Culvert Replacement Project Creates Major Traffic Impacts
Phase 1 of work in this area is expected to continue through November, 2021…
EDITORIAL: The Downtown Parking Discussion Continues, Part Three
“People want to walk through neighborhoods that are interesting and vibrant. And when every other parcel is a parking lot, that kills that vibrancy in the downtown area…”
Coloradans to Receive TABOR Tax Refund, Income Tax Cut
The projected tax refund for 2021 is the largest in 20 years…
Colorado Laws Addressing Gun Violence, Teacher Shortages, Affordable Housing, Became Effective Yesterday
“We worked hard this session to tackle the escalating housing crisis in Colorado, and giving local governments more tools to build affordable housing is a critical step…”
FIRST PERSON: I Got Rid of My Writing Period, and My Students’ Writing Improved
A few years ago, as a kindergarten and first grade teacher, I was in a constant panic over the state of writing in my classroom…
Reminders, About Road and Street Closures
Several major highway closures and a smaller project will be impacting the Pagosa community in the next weeks and months…
LETTER: They Paved Paradise
I read with interest Mr. Hudson’s September 6 editorial regarding the discussions concerning downtown parking….
Colorado Law Would Shrink Impact of 2021 Property Tax Ballot Measure
“But the biggest benefits from those tax reductions are going to go to the people who need it the least right now…”
EDITORIAL: The Downtown Parking Discussion Continues, Part Two
“And then we’re talking about building parking structures? I just don’t see a lot of opportunities within the downtown…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Boredom is Your Friend
When the American painter James Abbott McNeill Whistler was bored one day, back in 1871, he complained to his mother…
HMPRESENTLY: In the Same Boat, Finney & Me
Michael Finney, who delves into consumer issues during his ABC-TV ‘7 On Your Side’ telecasts, is an institution, out here in the San Francisco Bay Area…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Building costs are also way up. I just spoke to one of our local builders who told me his material costs have more than doubled over the last year…
Public Hearings on Colorado Redistricting Plan Start Today, Virtually
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….”