Space is now the final tourism frontier. And tourists — especially, very wealthy tourists — don’t want to be crammed into a space capsule…
HMPRESENTLY: In…ter…est…ing
What I was reading was about our deeply polarized country, as described in a book by Jonathan Rauch, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth…
Pregnant Elephants, and New Colorado Legislation
When an elephant goes into labor in the wild, its herd quickly surrounds her in a tight circle, standing ready to fight any threats that come her way…
Governor Polis Rescinds Health Orders, Issues New Health Order
“This has been a challenging year for our state and country. We’ve experienced pain and loss but through it all, Coloradans did their part…”
Durango Youth Dies of Plague
“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…