We met for our chat in Ms. Vanoni’s modest office space, upstairs in the ‘Nick’s Hanger’ building on Piedra Road…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Virus Fails the ‘Fairness’ Test
Several things jumped out at me. For one thing, the virus evidently doesn’t much care whether I have a college degree, or not…
Fundraising Efforts Improve Safety at San Juan River Take-out
Project highlights include a new boat ramp with an eddy feature to make it safer for boaters to take their boats out of the river…
July Fourth Parking Prohibitions in Downtown Pagosa
These parking prohibitions are required per the CDOT parade permit and to ensure a safe detour and route for this event…
Colorado Colleges Work to Erase Hunger, Mental Illness on Campus
The four campuses receiving a Hunger Free designation all operate food pantries and collect and report on student food insecurity…
New Colorado Laws Aim to Protect Consumer Privacy
“We want to rebuild trust, and that’s really what the bill was about, was making sure we have guardrails in place so that trust can be rebuilt…”
EDITORIAL: Taking the Bus to Durango, Part Three
In particular, the bus might be an electric bus, which would play into the State of Colorado’s stated plans to promote electric vehicles with taxpayer subsidies…
OPINION: Electric Utilities and Regulators Do the ‘What-If’ Dance
“It’s about economic development and jobs — and, in the retirement of coal plants, the community impacts of just transition. Economics and low cost still matter. But there are many other considerations…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eating Crackers in Church… or Maybe Not
We will mention that the Chinese News Service did not cover the Biden story… although they did publish a photo of a new ‘drone taxi’…
HMPRESENTLY: All in All, Good, Memorable Takeaways
I was recalling a Rolling Stones documentary my wife and I had seen, years ago. Especially the closeup of one of the Rolling Stones…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Observe Wolf Pups of Proud Parents ‘John and Jane’
“Colorado is now home to our first wolf litter since the 1940s. We welcome this historic den and the new wolf family to Colorado…”
Colorado Governor Polis Signs Three New Gun Laws
“Colorado is a state with a long history of trusting local governments to do right by their communities’ unique needs…”
Trail Canyon Fire Near Cortez Sees Rapid Growth
The Trail Canyon Fire grew from approximately 40 acres this morning to 840 acres late this afternoon after strong winds pushed the fire to the southeast…
EDITORIAL: Taking the Bus to Durango, Part Two
“Because we’re not going to charge riders to… you know, we’re not going to charge them very much. I think the amount was going to be, like, $10 one way…”
ESSAY: Sitting at a Table, at Higher Grounds Coffee, Part Two
To me, she was viewing the world with amazement, through her camera, similar to when a child sees the world the first time…
Another Well-Loved July 4th Tradition Continues
Everyone is welcome to attend this free concert. As with most of the Band’s events, there is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted…
Town-sponsored ‘ComFest’ Free Music Event Tonight in Town Park
Bring your chairs, blankets and coolers – and don’t forget your wallet to purchase a drink or grab food from visiting food truck vendors…
CSU Archuleta County Extension Launches Community Survey
The short 10-minute survey is designed to gather information to help CSU Extension tailor programs and services to serve the unique needs of our community…
EDITORIAL: Taking the Bus to Durango, Part One
“We’ve been working on this inter-city fixed route feasibility study connecting Pagosa Springs with Durango, connecting the communities along the Highway 160 corridor…”