“We did have an assessment done, and there’s about $720 million worth of property in that area. And that’s only about 1/3 of the PLPOA area…”
Colorado Celebrates Strong First-Year of Care Worker Tax Credit
The State will continue accepting Care Worker Tax Credit attestations through the October 15, 2026 tax extension deadline…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know, But I Think I Do
This topic came to my attention when I came across a scientific paper titled, “The misunderstood limits of folk science…”
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Delays Opening Due to Drought Conditions
“This was a difficult decision because the railroad is vital to the Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico economies…”
Riding the Rails, Literally, in South Fork, Colorado
We repurpose existing rail lines to create guided biking experiences that allow guests to explore without paving new roads or disturbing fragile ecosystems…
First Ever Pagosa Card Show Scheduled for June 20 & 21
Are you a vendor with a fantastic collection of cards or memorabilia? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our growing community…
Colorado Governor Tells Legislators to ‘Go Easy on Tech’
“We have a good start here,” he said. “We have a few thousand jobs. This is going to be an enormous sector going forward…”
LETTER: ‘Women Helping In Pagosa Springs’ to Meet Next Tuesday
WHIPS, Women Helping in Pagosa Springs, will have their next luncheon on Tuesday, May 26, 11:30am -1:00pm in the tent at the Sculpture Park on Lewis Street…
Raising the Railings on the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
“When someone dies at the bridge, it’s broadcast in the news. At first there’s no name. And everyone here thinks ‘I hope it’s not someone I know.’…”
EDITORIAL: PAWSD Looks Ahead… to a Potential Budget Crunch, Part Two
“The PAWSD 2026 budget was already thin, leaving little room for any budget shortfalls. The impact of the CIF revenue miss directly erodes our DSCR…”
THEATRE: Actors Now in Rehearsal for Thingamajig’s 2026 Summer Rep Season
The season opens with ‘Come From Away’, based on the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town in Newfoundland following the events of September 11, 2001…
Wildfire Resiliency Code Takes Effect July 1 in Pagosa Springs
Residents and contractors are encouraged to review the new requirements and check their property’s wildfire risk…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When the News is Less Like Homework…
I never actually felt that reading the news, or watching the news, was “like homework”. I would describe it more like “therapy”…
Republican Colorado Governor Candidates Kirkmeyer, Bottoms Face Off in Debate
State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer and Rep. Scott Bottoms offered starkly different visions for the Republican Party…
ESSAY: We’re Not Ready for the Parched Summer Ahead
The Colorado River Basin faces a reckoning that has been building for decades…
Applicants Sought for Vacancy on Pagosa Springs Town Council
This is an opportunity to play a direct role in shaping the future of Pagosa Springs and representing community priorities…
OPINION: Governor Polis Helping to Hand Out ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Cards
After Tina Peters’ conviction, President Trump regularly used the presidential bully pulpit to pressure Governor Polis to pardon Peters…
U.S. Senate Votes to Freeze Members’ Pay During Future Shutdowns
Congress is supposed to pass the dozen annual government funding bills before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1 but hasn’t completed all of its work on time in three decades…
EDITORIAL: PAWSD Looks Ahead… to a Potential Budget Crunch, Part One
Mr. Dossett suggests that this “revenue miss” is not merely a seasonal fluctuation. Perhaps, it reflects a structural change in the Pagosa Springs economy…