“Algal blooms can severely reduce or eliminate oxygen in the water, leading to illnesses in fish and other aquatic life, and the death of large numbers of fish….”
EDITORIAL: Counting the COVID Cases
The ‘small n’ problem becomes apparent if we look closely at the number of cases illustrated by these various vertical lines. The largest number of cases confirmed on a single day was “10”…
Colorado River District ‘7A’ Ballot Measure is Seriously Flawed
First, the ballot question, and uses of the money, are completely vague. No actual projects are identified in the question…
Colorado Seeing ‘Alarming’ Rise in COVID Cases
If more than 5% of tests come back positive, that means not enough testing is taking place and the level of virus transmission in a community is too high…
OPINION: A Voice for the World’s People
A Global Week of Action for a World Parliament will occur from October 16 to 25. I urge you to register your support for this idea to spread democracy to the global level…
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Budgeting Zero Property Tax Dollars for Roads, Part Three
The photo I used to illustrate this editorial dates from 2018. The presenter was Finance Director Larry Walton, and the outlook wasn’t entirely sunny…
EDITORIAL: Speculators Buying Up Colorado Water Rights? Part Seventeen
“How do you strike that balance? Where individuals use or benefit from this resource, but because it’s a resource ‘of the people’ and is necessary to all life, it’s important to make sure it’s available to everyone…”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Five
In a letter sent to Polis and AQCC commissioners in February, the coalition warned that Colorado was “far off track” from meeting its new goals…
‘Law Enforcement Champions’ Announced by CDOT and MADD
“We are grateful to the brave men and women in law enforcement who keep our roads and communities safe, even during ever-changing circumstances like a global pandemic and unprecedented wildfires…”
Today, Tuesday October 13, is Colorado Free Application Day
Last year, Colorado colleges and universities received nearly 44,500 admissions applications on Colorado Free Application Day. Thanks to your support, we hope to go even higher this year…
LETTER: Trump and the Military
“Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers,” he said about our fallen soldiers…
VIDEO: Jim Fox Demonstrates an Immune System Treatment During the COVID Pandemic
“A strong first response will repel the initial COVID attack before the disease progresses deeper into the lungs, affecting other organs…”
EDITORIAL: County Commissioners Budgeting Zero Property Tax Dollars for Roads, Part Two
“So, we’ve got enough money right now to start and finish a one-courtroom courthouse, but we will continue to seek grants until we get to a three-courtroom courthouse…”
‘Pagosa Coders’ at Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Innovation Center hopes that events like these “ignite a spark in students that the possibilities are seemingly endless working with technology…”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Four
I find myself with a sense of urgency that wants to push us to go faster,” agreed commissioner Elise Jones. “My understanding is that the gap we’re trying to make up is pretty significant….”
EDITORIAL: Speculators Buying Up Colorado Water Rights? Part Sixteen
“So, we’ve talked about property rights. We’ve talked about flexibility, and a program that allows for uses. We’ve talked about conditional water rights. One of the things that [the term] ‘speculation’ brings to mind for me, is “price” and ‘use’…”
HMPRESENTLY: Weekend Follies
But, all of a sudden on Saturday, there they were, on giant big rigs, in one of those military parades… in North Korea…
Pagosa Arts Initiative ‘Pumpkin Fundraiser’ Open to All Ages
First, harvest or purchase a pumpkin and decorate to your heart’s content. Submit two photographs to info@pagosaartsinitiative.org…
Habitat for Humanity Chooses ‘Legislators of the Year’
“As our country and state look at advancing racial equity, we need more policy makers like Representative Bird and Senator Coram to prioritize affordable homeownership to help decrease the wealth gap…”