“We will make public the results and recommendations of the investigations, including steps to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency…”
EDITORIAL: A Flubbed Town Council Hand-off on Short-Term Rentals, Part Two
The six Town Council members had lots of options to discuss on Tuesday, August 3, for dealing with vacation rentals…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Hopefully we will start to see some of the spec homes that were started this spring hit the market soon…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Satan Chairs the Meeting
Certain scholars, who claim to be able to understand Paradise Lost in spite of the challenging spelling and grammar, have argued that Satan manipulated the vote…
HMPRESENTLY: Disasters, and Precious Advertising Moments
And the journey begins, when you hear newscasters saying they’ll be back in a moment, after a few words from their sponsors…
Smoke Warning for Western Colorado, August 8-9, 2021
If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors…
LETTER: Certain Town Council Members Should Recuse from STR Discussions
I am writing to express my disagreement with the Town Attorney’s opinion that, if there is a conflict of interest, it is up to the Council member to recuse himself/herself…
OPINION: Thank You, to Our Health Care Industry
Medical centers moved mountains to provide care for every patient coming in their doors…
OPINION: I Don’t Like to Call Myself Homeless
I have not had running water, bathroom, a place to cook or even a place to get a comfortable night’s sleep…
EDITORIAL: A Flubbed Town Council Hand-off on Short-Term Rentals, Part One
Although it didn’t make the national news, the Pagosa Springs Town Council also flubbed their hand-off on Tuesday evening, August 3…
No More Waiting in Line at DMV?
DMV Appointment Online Check-in aims to do away with physical lines, gives Coloradans greater flexibility…
Forest Restoration Included in Federal Infrastructure Deal
“I’m thrilled our bipartisan amendment to formally authorize the Joint Chiefs program will be included in this infrastructure bill….”
HMPRESENTLY: Playing the Trump Card
‘Humdinger,’ is a word you’re probably not hearing much these days…
OPINION: What If… a United World is Possible?
How does Planet Earth connect with itself? How do we create a human community that isn’t separated from itself by its own borders? Is it possible?
EDITORIAL: Inclusionary Questions, Part Three
Next, we have the problem that inclusionary zoning sometimes functions to reduce the number of affordable housing units, while driving up the cost of housing for middle income families…
More States Move to Include Native American History
Jennifer LeBret, who helped develop curriculum for the Spokane Tribe of Indians, is particularly hopeful about the impact of training teachers before they reach their first classrooms…
EDITORIAL: Mirror, Mirror, on the Health Care Wall
“No two nations are alike when it comes to health care. Over time, each country has settled on a unique mix of policies, service delivery systems, and financing models…”
Archuleta County Fair Starts Today
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the fair, general admission to the fair is free this year…
ESSAY: My Students Thrived Last Year… Because They Weren’t Policed
I became a teacher because I find it inspiring to be around children who are constantly “freedom dreaming” — imagining and believing in a different world…