This article by Matt Barnum first appeared on Chalkbeat.org on August 11, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden announced California Sen. Kamala Harris as his READ MORE
OPINION: Vaccine ‘Nationalism’ Could Backfire on America
Vaccine development has long been a globalized process. Between research, procurement of materials and manufacturing, vaccine production all but requires regional cooperation…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Nine
During the July 31 “Strategic Planning” retreat, several Town Council members suggested that the LUDC needed to be “simplified”. We also heard about the necessity of aligning the LUDC with the goals in the Comp Plan…
‘Curtains Up Pagosa’ Theater Company: Exits and Entrances
When I asked Ricardo why he would be willing to take on this challenging role, he said he had “been touched and inspired to see “kids” of all ages, from 9 – 90, give so much of themselves…
Apply Now to Serve on Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions
In 2018, the Colorado General Assembly referred Amendment Y and Amendment Z to the voters. Both passed with over 70% approval in the 2018 General Election…
25% of Colorado Renters at Risk of Eviction?
The analysis, released on Friday by the nonprofit The Aspen Institute, estimates that 29 million renters across the country are at risk of losing their homes…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Eight
“Regulations, in and of themselves, can be confusing — especially within a society where the exploitation of loopholes is encouraged, whether it be on your personal tax returns or otherwise…”
EDITORIAL: Civil Strife
As a sixth grader, I didn’t grasp the subtle irony, when historians used the word “civil” to label a conflict that resulted in perhaps 600,000 untimely deaths…
HMPRESENTLY: If There’s a PR God… Please Check This Message
That’s why I’ve been writing about politics and politicians… trying, somehow, to figure out that which may very well be incomprehensible…
LETTER: Gardner Fails on Women’s Health Care
It is beyond belief that in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, with millions losing their employment based health insurance, Gardner supports repealing the Affordable Care Act…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Seven
At last Friday’s retreat, facilitator Yvonne Wilcox stated her intention, to do things a bit differently this year…
Pandemic Places Students on Unequal Footing
The parents of more than 50 million American school children are now being forced to make decisions that could have long-term implications for their children’s health and education…
San Juan Water Conservancy District Posts Draft Strategic Plan
The San Juan Water Conservancy District has posted its draft “Strategic Plan” and is inviting public comments on the plan…
Colorado Offering Trail Construction and Maintenance Grants
To continue the goals of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the State Trails Program to improve trail recreation opportunities, we are offering three categories for this year’s grant cycle…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Six
$100,000 won’t go very far towards solving the broadband challenge in a county of 1,356 square miles of largely undeveloped forest and semi-desert shrubs…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
If you get a postcard with a chipmunk and a can of nuts, that’s from me. The market is going nuts!
HMPRESENTLY: Cockeyed & Subtle as a Brick
So, does this mean other steps might be in the works to soften the fed troopers’ — and the Department of Homeland Security’s — image?
New CARES Food Coupons for Seniors Can Be Used at Farmers Market
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging is offering a new program that provides coupons for a limited number of older adult and caregiving shoppers…
Road Maintenance on Piedra Road Next Week
Although every effort will be made to facilitate the flow of traffic, travelers should be prepared for delays of up to 30 minutes in the areas undergoing maintenance…