“I had a great childhood, how can I not be involved to help these kids have the same?”…
EDITORIAL: The Long Road to Affordable Housing, Part Three
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. Holt earlier this month, to discuss this ambitious plan, which she had priced out at the BOCC work session at $565,000…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The 2021 World Happiness Report
Much of the 2021 report seems to be focused on one very specific point, which the authors struggled to explain using various economic theories and postulates…
Governor Polis Signs Rent Control Bill, HB 21-1117
“This act corrects an unfortunate decision by the Colorado Supreme Court in 2000 and restores local control over land use…”
HMPRESENTLY: Learning Dr. Evil’s Laugh
I’m not nearly as good at evil, maniacal laughing as Mike Myers was, playing Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers film series…
Logging Projects Set to Begin on Pagosa Ranger District
Jackson Mountain Stewardship Contract operations will reduce hazardous fuels, restore forest conditions, and improve forest health in ponderosa pine…
Colorado Democratic Leaders Lay Out Spending Plan for State’s $3.8 Billion Stimulus Check
Many details are still pending, but top priorities include funding for behavioral and mental health programs, affordable housing and getting more people back to work…
Marchers in Boulder Urge Support for ‘Climate Justice’ Legislation
“I’m just a mom trying to protect my children. When the [climate] criminals have a seat at the table, that is environmental injustice…”
EDITORIAL: The Long Road to Affordable Housing, Part Two
“The person who initiated the project was Father Bernard. He was the one who said, we needed housing for people…”
Tracking Colorado’s Wolves
This black colored animal was originally captured and collared by a capture crew hired by GTNP in January 2017…
HMPRESENTLY: Patriot? The Pronoun?
But then, Lauren Boebert, Colorado’s 3rd congressional district representative, was quoted in several media…
Enjoy the ‘Life at Chimney Rock Festival’ This Weekend
Come prepared to shop and talk with nine Native American artists demonstrating and selling their work — from Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, Zuni, Laguna, and Acoma Pueblos…
OPINION: Prior Convictions Shouldn’t Prohibit People From Running for Office
“A city has no legitimate business barring someone from running for office simply because they have a past felony conviction…”
EDITORIAL: The Long Road to Affordable Housing, Part One
“The buildings are in disrepair, in some ways. But really, not in terrible condition, considering… But we’re in the process of putting together a capital needs campaign…”
OPINION: Consumer Health Protection in Pagosa During COVID, Part Two
In terms of vaccination requirements within health care settings, we can look at the issue from different angles…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Shame of My Carbon Footprint
Her intentions were good, of course. She didn’t like dirty floors… and removing my shoes at the door certainly would have helped the situation…
HMPRESENTLY: Brain Health and Belly Fat
Paunch… or Belly fat… whatever you choose to call it… I’ve got some of that, even though I walk a lot and ride a bike…
Closure Planned on North Pagosa Boulevard, Starting June 7
Road closures will be placed on the south end of the project at Lakeside Drive and on the north end of the project at Edgewater Drive…
Free Family Friendly Festival at Chimney Rock This Weekend
Step back in time at CRIA’s annual Life at Chimney Rock Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day…