“Mat, to your point, yes. I totally agree… that we definitely want to watch out for the character of the community and our residents here, for sure…”
Biden’s ‘Free Community College’ Plan Would Present Challenges for Colorado
“If we give every community college the same dollar amount to serve their students, we’re going to have the same problem we have with inequity in K-12…”
National Forest Firewood Permits Now On Sale
Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag is good for ½ cord of firewood and can be used separately or all at one time…
Women’s Golf Association to Begin Casual Play
The Association’s seasonal dues are $40, which go toward payouts for weekly winners and margaritas at their year-end luncheon…
EDITORIAL: The Biggest Problem Facing Pagosa Springs in 2021, Part Eleven
“I have seen my neighborhood start to deteriorate, with the number of short-term rentals that we have. When a house goes on the market, we’re all saying, ‘Oh, I really hope it’s not going to become another short-term rental’…”
Celebrating National Astronomy Day in Pagosa… on May 15
We will be offering age-appropriate activities for children and families to enjoy working on together…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Billionaires Get Divorced
Apparently — judging by the joint public announcement — Bill and Melinda at one point believed they could grow together as a couple. But they’ve changed their minds…
Colorado Leaders Roll Out New ‘Early Childhood Department’ Plan
“For far too long, access to early childhood education has been limited to those who can afford it,” state Sen. Janet Buckner of Aurora…
Rocky Mountain Health Supporting STEM Education on Western Slope
“We are honored to work with Colorado’s leaders to address the urgent challenges we face, such as the need for better access to behavioral health care…”
Chimney Rock’s Virtual Lecture Series Continues with Dr. Michelle Turner
Dr. Turner is currently a postdoctoral scholar with the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Research Institute…
EDITORIAL: The Biggest Problem Facing Pagosa Springs in 2021, Part Ten
We know successful people, perhaps, who bought a house in 2016 for $320,000 and sold it five years later for $599,000. Successful people…
Colorado Lawmakers Unveil $5.3 Billion Transportation Bill
“No more U-turns, no more detours,” Polis said. “It’s time for action to fix our roads and our transportation infrastructure…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why the Republicans Love Me
Has anyone ever heard Mitch McConnell, for example, tell a funny story? I don’t believe so…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: One Solution to the Vacation Rental Problem
Because of the less-than-conducive to a relaxing vacation atmosphere, renters gave the location very negative reviews online…
Colorado’s Dyslexia Screening Pilot Program Off to a Shaky Start
“At this juncture, doing it in three schools, knowing one is a gifted and talented school, we really don’t want this pilot to go forward…”
EDITORIAL: The Biggest Problem Facing Pagosa Springs in 2021, Part Nine
Other changes? Our local governments have become rather fabulously funded through various taxes, compared to 30 years ago…
OPINION: A Case for the American Jobs Plan
Why that has changed is critical. It’s not due to elected officials just now “getting it.” The explanations have been out there for some time…
Creede Repertory Theatre Announces 56th Season
Performances begin June 25 and run through September 4, 2021 with six shows per week – see all three shows in just two days…
Seeking Solutions to the ‘Short-Term Rentals’ Problem
“Short-term rentals don’t survive without the employees that live in the long-term rentals, and when there are no employees to work in town, people won’t want to come…”