All of which suggests that the US Space Force will not be sending a bunch of hot-shot space pilots into low earth orbit to conduct battles with hand-held laser pistols…
ESSAY: Dreams and Perception, Part One
I have my own ideas about what the word ‘consciousness’ means. And I think I know what an ‘illusion’ is….
With No Federal Help Expected, Colorado Legislature Heads for Special Session
“And yet states will be left with no additional federal resources to combat the rising tide of infections, unemployment, and human services needs…”
OPINION: My Perspective on Thanksgiving Celebrations
We truly have much to be thankful for, we should evaluate the road conditions, weather and yes, COVID risks to make a decision appropriate for our own families…
Free COVID Testing at Archuleta Fairgrounds Today; Also in Bayfield
No appointment is needed for free COVID-19 testing today, Friday, November 20, from 10am – 2pm…
EDITORIAL: A Few Words about Employment
“And how many people can walk in and get a mortgage for a $300,000 house when they’re starting a job in Archuleta County? I don’t think a lot of them…”
Wolf Creek Now Open 7 Days a Week
Wolf Creek Ski Area is now open 7-days a week for the 2020-2021 ski season… with the Pre-Season COVID-19 Plan. The Pre-Season plan includes the READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: What, Me Worry?
The world, it would seem, has gone mad…
People Proving to Be Weakest Link for Apps Tracking COVID Exposure
“I have hope that the vast majority of Coloradans will take this opportunity to give this gift of exposure notification to other people…”
LETTER: A Democracy Built Upon Truth and Trust
At a rally in Wisconsin in August, the president alleged: “Because the only way we’re gonna lose this election is if the election is rigged. Remember that…”
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part Two
Governor Jared Polis has announced his intention to call the Colorado legislature into a special session “in the near future, to provide immediate relief to the economic and financial hardships…
EDITORIAL: A Rather Unusual Commissioners Meeting, Part Two
“You have the ability to help create a healthy, vibrant community. Please, take some action…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: An Ignorant Person’s Opinion of Intelligence
As far as I can tell, intelligence is nothing new, and neither is ignorance. Clearly, they both existed in measurable quantities in September 1843…
HMPRESENTLY: Commies? Fascists?
Various Democrats might lean left, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re radical Socialists. Just as right-leaning Republicans may not be radical Fascists…
Navajo, Hopi Evaluate Progress Toward an Equitable Economy
Native grassroots leaders release report card grading key areas over the last year on the transition away from coal to build a new economy…
OPINION: Empowering Workers to Fight COVID
At one workplace, a frozen food processing plant in the city of Vernon, workers reported to their union a host of violations…
Colorado Locking Back Down Amidst Growing Infections, Part One
“In the spring, many Coloradans were buoyed by the support of one-time payments or unemployment benefits from the federal government. This federal safety net is not there today….”
EDITORIAL: A Rather Unusual Commissioners Meeting, Part One
“Neither the Pagosa Regional Medical Center, nor Mercy Regional Medical Center experienced a pandemic case load that would have required the Board of County Commissioners to declare an emergency…”
Have a Healthy & Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most delicious days of the year, and a wonderful time to celebrate the people closest to you…