“Without ecological corridors to connect important habitat, our protected areas become isolated ‘islands’ that are unable to sustain wildlife populations…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Hidden Cost of Happiness, Revisited
I also agree that most problems don’t go away. A six-pack of beer can make them appear distant, and indistinct, but they’re still there…
HMPRESENTLY: This Old Car
These new cars, now, with bells and whistles. I have nothing against them. New vehicles have their internet connections, their touch screens, their keyless entry…
OPINION: BLM Seeking to Decimate Wild Horse Populations?
According to The Aspen Times, BLM seeks to cut Colorado’s wild horse population by more than half; remaining wild horse may be subjected to questionable chemical population control…
Crews Respond to 13-Acre Wildfire in Southfork
“Due to its remote nature and out of concern for firefighter safety we are using indirect tactics on portions of the fire…”
San Juan Basin Public Health Thanks Local School Partners
Youth ages 12 to 17 are currently eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and 26% of this age group have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine across Archuleta and La Plata counties…
Rise Above Colorado Leads Five-County Mural Initiative Celebrating Youth Resilience
“After a challenging year, we hope these murals provide an outlet for youth to interpret what resilience means to them…”
EDITORIAL: Marching Along with the Broadband Band Wagon, Part Two
“And all of these projects — just like your stuff, with all this money coming in — are in flux, so things keep changing, and what we find is we have these opportunities we didn’t expect…”
Celebrating the Little Free Libraries at Pagosa Spring High School
We have delivered the first library to the Wyndham Resort. Shane, the Assistant General Manager is having it placed in a community public area…
Montana Med School Clash Revives For-Profit Vs. Nonprofit Flap
“But now essentially we have investment vehicles that are owning for-profit medical schools. That is a recipe for predatory behavior…”
Colorado Dems Compromise on Climate Policy
“It’s very difficult for us to digest and respond to a 25-page amendment that we got at 6 o’clock in the morning…”
ESSAY: In High School, I was Homeless; So Why Did I Feel Guilty?
To help more students like me get to college, look beyond education policy…
First $1 Million Winner Announced in Colorado’s ‘Vaccine Lottery’
There are still four more chances for Coloradans to win $1 million as part of the Colorado Comeback Cash drawing…
EDITORIAL: Marching Along with the Broadband Band Wagon, Part One
My dish receives digital signals from a ‘line-of-sight’ wireless connection that’s sometimes slower than one might wish…
National Parks Maintenance Backlog Could Get Help from Biden Plan
“The list shows the extent of the disrepairs, with numerous projects that address basic clean water issues,” said John Garder, director for budget and appropriations…
HMPRESENTLY: Ahead of the Game!
I’m chanting that, as other chores are in progress. When we’re vacuuming or clearing the table, or washing dishes, for example…
EDITORIAL: The Long Road to Affordable Housing, Part Seven
I would propose that we have no shortage of potential workers, to bring in the plentiful harvest…
Garage Sale, This Weekend, Will Support Affordable Housing Efforts
Donations from Wyndham Pagosa and others have allowed PHP to stage occasional garage sales, raising funds to pay for background checks, advertising and print materials…
City Market Kicks Off $5 Million #CommunityImmunity Giveaway
Beginning yesterday June 3, and through July 10, customers and associates are eligible for the chance to win one of five $1 million checks or groceries for a year…