“Public health wants Coloradans to know that while this disease is very rare, it does occur sometimes, and to seek medical care if you have symptoms…”
Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, Via Zoom
Mr. Chacey will also present methods of succession planting which will increase crop availability by making efficient use of space and timing….
EDITORIAL: What Do We Do Now? Part Two
“The Town and County have expressed a consistent interest in housing options in our community, especially those that can serve our workforce. So we will be bringing forward a strategic plan…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Non-Binary Sexuality, a 4,000-Year-Old Tradition
I have found the current discussions about non-binary gender to be wonderfully confounding…
OPINION: From Conflict to Compassion, a Colorado Housing Development Blueprint
The average annual number of new homes built every year in Colorado since the 2008 financial crisis is 46% lower than the annual average in the 8 years leading up the recession…
Warm Fish, on Tomichi Creek
“Fish that are caught when temperatures are that high may experience increased stress, and anglers may find it difficult to release fish safely…”
Potential Human Case of Plague Under Investigation in La Plata County
SJBPH was notified of the potential case on July 7 and is actively working to support CDPHE, who is leading the investigation…
INTERVIEW: Sculptor Tanya Quinn Showing at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
“Pretty much right away, I found that I liked to make characters. People. So I just took off from there, and created my own style…”
EDITORIAL: What Do We Do Now? Part One
Given the massive influx of tourists last summer, and this summer, I might have expected at least some of the business owners to be in a good mood…
Mountain Light Music Festival in Pagosa, August 6
The concert will feature the sonorous tones of the MLMF Trombone Choir in an evening of movie-themed music….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Lobsters Loom Large in British Parliament Debates
What is sentience? As suggested by Charles Darwin 150 years ago, it’s the ability to feel “pleasure and pain, happiness and misery…”
Two Months of Repairs on Piedra Road Commencing July 12
The project begins at Jack’s Pasture road and extends to the intersection with the Williams Creek Road, for a total of 11.62 miles…
OPINION: Conservation Groups Send Notice of Intent to Sue to Federal Agencies
“Nature’s bank account is severely overdrawn due to climate change and unsustainable use… The solution is not to build a bigger bank, but to conserve water…”
HMPRESENTLY: In 81,427 Words
God knows how many press releases, PR plans, briefing papers, speeches, and so forth, I’d written…
19th Hole Concert Series Kicks Off Tomorrow, with Sax Man Bob Hemenger
Performed in a safe, physically-distanced outdoor venue, the 19th Hole Concerts are sure to be a comfortable way for community-minded music lovers to re-engage…
EDITORIAL: Community Housing Survey Now Available
There’s little doubt in anyone’s mind, I’m sure, that camping in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains can be a lovely experience…
Aspire Combining ‘Mystery Box’ Event with Annual Banquet, at Paradise Ranch
Aspire Medical Services & Education invites the Pagosa Springs community to celebrate life, love and fellowship at our Barn Bash on Friday, August 13…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Those Beloved Airplanes
But… now that I’ve wondered about how much the Blue Angels would cost… I can’t stop thinking about it….
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Some good news for buyers is that there’s been an increase in inventory. Two months ago, there were 63 homes available on the market, and today there are 125…