“Since discovering the strain through residential facility testing, our State lab has been routinely screening for the B 1.1.7 variant…”
OPINION: The Words That Kill Rivers
If you are a professional environmentalist and trained in water law or hydrology, you’re taught this language in college and law school…
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Five
Archuleta County witnessed a surprisingly prosperous summer — despite, or possibly because of, the global COVID crisis…
Colorado Teachers, Child Care Workers Next in Line for Vaccine
The state’s aiming to make sure teachers, school staff and child care workers can get their first doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech or Moderna vaccine within three weeks of February 8, Polis said…
READY, AIM, FIRE: Pessimists of the World, Unite!
But I have to agree with Ms. Gorvett’s perspective on one thing. Happiness is totally overrated. And totally useless…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: If You’re Wearing a Mask… Why Do I Need To?
As Roger McGuinn said, “I saw the great blunder my teachers had made, scientific delirium madness….”
HMPRESENTLY: Workarounds, Conspiracy Theories, and Such
When something’s difficult and challenging to work through, it’s encouraging to see people sharing skills, teaming up and helping out…
Medicaid Mismanagement Draws Colorado Lawmakers’ Scrutiny
Auditors estimated that between 2% and 10% of the total number of people who received Medicaid benefits over the fiscal year were ineligible for the program…
In Rural Colorado, Vaccines Help Assisted Living Homes Crack Open the Doors
“There is a sense of community in our smaller, rural counties that we’re all kind of looking out for each other…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Four
Our state and federal governments are fond of handing out grants to help communities build government projects — but they don’t hand out money for operating and maintaining those grant-funded projects…
Colorado Vaccinations, by the Numbers
Earlier this week, Governor Polis was joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herhily to provide an update on Colorado’s vaccine distribution efforts…
TROOPER TIPS: A Rather Blustery Drive
As Winnie the Pooh stated. “It undoubtably looks like a rather blustery day.” As that silly old bear stated so many years ago, it still rings true…
National Fire Fighters Safety Symposium to be Held Online
“The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation relies on strong collaborative relationships to assist us in accomplishing our mission…”
EDITORIAL: When Automobiles Ruled the Earth, Part Three
Read Part One Russia refused to go along with OPEC’s proposal to rescue the coronavirus-battered oil market by further cutting production at a meeting in READ MORE
Tracking the ‘Winter Games’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
The student who accumulates the most Winter Fitness Minutes during the PPOS Winter Games will get their name engraved on a hand-made perpetual plaque…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Shame of Dirty Clothes
My clothes hamper is nearly full, suggesting a trip to the laundromat this week. Something I’m not looking forward to, on account of the snow and the state of my car’s tires…
Vaccinated Colorado Teachers Won’t Have to Quarantine, Governor Says
“We want to make sure that even if there is another spike, we can maintain in-person learning…”
HMPRESENTLY: Are We Actually Talking About Deferred Maintenance?
When it comes to spending money, I’m cautious. And that’s okay, I’ve always believed. But I was overdoing it, I discovered…
OPINION: President Biden Endorses the ’30×30′ Initiative
“The President’s executive order also places racial and economic equity at the forefront of America’s conservation plan…”