78 percent of small business owners said that trail users have a positive impact on their business…
Pagosa Springs Head Start Now Enrolling, Now Hiring
Pagosa Springs Head Start is now enrolling children ages 3 to 5 for our free, high-quality preschool program…
Scale of Wildfire Threats to Colorado Watersheds Far Exceeds Funding
As the West’s wildfire crisis has intensified in recent years, misconceptions about the scope of and strategy behind mitigation efforts have proliferated…
OPINION: The Rich and Powerful Are Laughing
The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, months earlier than forecasters had expected…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark… at Tax Targets, Part Six
On Monday evening, August 17, Ms. Scott was soliciting campaign volunteers for what might be a much more challenging campaign…
Pagosa ‘Artist Studio Tour’ Opening Reception Tonight
This unique, free, self-guided tour allows local artists to showcase their talents and invites the public into the creative spaces…
The Return of ‘Little House on the Prairie’
This time around, Netflix saw fit to give Pa a dash of complexity he hasn’t enjoyed before…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Silence is Golden… Duct Tape is Silver…
How much is silence worth now… in the 21st century?
CHAMBER NEWS: Looking Ahead to Colorfest
The highlight of the weekend is the Hot Air Balloon Launches Saturday, September 19 around 8am…
Colorado Attorney General Sues ICE Facility in Tuberculosis Case
“…This threatens the safety of detained individuals, facility staff, and our surrounding community…”
SENIOR CENTER: Where Does Your Donation Go?
When a Meals on Wheels volunteer arrives at a senior’s door, they may be delivering more than a nutritious meal…
LIBRARY NEWS: Hoopla is Here
You might be surprised to learn that ebooks cost us anywhere from $40 to $120 per copy…
Staffing Shortages, Threats of Violence, Fuel Strikes at Hospitals
Striking healthcare workers around the country often have demanded “safe staffing” instead of stronger punishments…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark… at Tax Targets, Part Five
About 25 people showed up at the Community Center on Monday evening, and I recognized some of the audience as “MPAC” committee members…
OPINION: ‘Rights of Nature’ and Colorado’s Climate Solutions
These laws aren’t symbolic gestures. Legal personhood creates standing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Turing Test, and the Cyanide Apple
“However, the apple was so artfully made that only the red cheek was poisoned…”
ESSAY: Balanced Stewardship of the Land to Save the Prairie, Part Two
““The cow is how you harvest the grass and turn it into something of value economically, spiritually and nutritionally…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: September Garden Education Series
Participants gain foundational knowledge of crucial gardening mechanics, including soil health & preparation, choosing appropriate plant varieties, when to plant…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of August 17-21
On Wednesday, August 19 beginning at 7pm, westbound 7th Street will be shut down to one lane with alternating traffic…