“We see it every day in our roads and bridges that are falling apart, as we drive over potholes and have to repair our cars, as we sit in traffic…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Love Affair with My Mask
Some important people — like for example, Colorado Governor Jared Polis — have recently told me that I can throw away my mask…
BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
All RACs consist of 15 citizens with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials…
EDITORIAL: Log Cabins vs Cargo Containers, Part Four
Spanning 3,000 square feet, this shipping container home in Denver, Colorado, has an industrial aesthetic with rustic elements…
FREE EVENT: Pagosa ‘Mental Health Walk’ Tomorrow, Saturday May 22
Informational booths will be set up with mental health resources — and our inspirational guest speaker, Ethan Fisher, will speak around 11am at Yamaguchi Park…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Price of an Honest Cup of Coffee
“The SUN is doubling their newsstand price. And bumping up their subscription price. They’re going to be charging $1 for a single issue, starting May 27…”
HMPRESENTLY: Old Buddies
Maybe they’re like old friends meeting up at a tavern — Messaging and Propaganda — at times, distanced from one another, but back in the fold again, at the end of the day…
Study Shows Disparities in Vaccination Rates Among Ethnic Groups
Black Americans’ COVID-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation’s campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap, and Native Americans show the highest rates overall…
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Extended to May 31
“We know low-income families, individuals, older adults on limited incomes and those with disabilities have faced inordinate challenges…”
Goat-Led Wildfire Mitigation on Pioneer Trail
The project area is 13 acres, encompassing the Pioneer Trail. Approximately 100 adult goats and their kids will be doing the hard work of reducing these fuels…
Anti-Horse Slaughter Legislation Introduced in Congress
“We are grateful to Representatives Schakowsky and Buchanan for introducing legislation to protect our iconic equines from the predatory horse slaughter industry….”
Get Vaccinated, Then Drink Beer… Only in Durango
“We think ‘Shot and a Beer’ is a fun offer that will motivate some people who have been putting off their vaccine…”
EDITORIAL: Log Cabins vs Cargo Containers, Part Three
“The construction should go pretty quickly. Footings, piers, and then drop the can. It’s getting spray foam insulation, so I will need to shoot the bottoms before I stack them…”
‘Safe Boating Week’ Starts Tomorrow, Friday, May 21
The week starts on Friday, May 21, with “Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day”. Boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts aim to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles…
Colorado Bill Takes Aim at ‘High Potency’ Marijuana
“I’m on the side of having a child that utilizes medical marijuana, so this medicine has been a lifesaving intervention for him,” said Michelle Walker, a longtime medical marijuana advocate…
Vets 4 Vets Charity Golf Tournament Set for May 29
The format is a four-person scramble. The cost is $85 per person, which includes a Texas-style barbecue and music by the San Juan Mountain Boys…
Colorado Governor Polis Signs ‘The Very Best’ Budget for 2021-22
“There’s a long history and tradition over on the Joint Budget Committee to put aside partisanship and work for the people of Colorado…”
EDITORIAL: Log Cabins vs Cargo Containers, Part Two
Can we wrap our heads around this idea? 1.8 million acres of large-diameter Engelmann spruce, standing in our Colorado forests, slowly decaying?
Chimney Rock ‘Geology Tour’ Event Tonight, Wednesday, May 19
The Geology Tour is a 2.5 hour guided tour that explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans…