We are in desperate need of unity, public engagement, and spiritual renewal to rediscover the faith in our ability to overcome any adversity and prevail…
OPINION: Conservation Groups Hail New Clean Air Ruling
“We are pleased that Colorado’s strong new air pollution rules remain in effect to protect southwest Colorado’s air quality and our community’s health….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Nine
“We are deeply concerned that the bill would seek to tie much-needed assistance to a federal definition of school building reopening. Student health and safety is the most local of concerns…”
Colorado Churches Grapple with Reopening
“It just seems, as religious people, Christians, we would want to do our best for the common good, for the greater good…”
2020 ‘Mountain Chile Cha Cha’ Cancelled Due to COVID Concerns
“We wish we could come together in our annual celebration of local heritage, green chile, music, and Margaritas. The health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and community will always be our first priority….”
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part One
That particular budget has been growing by leaps and bounds since 2014, and based on recent sales tax reports presented at Council meetings, 2020 might turn out to be another banner year…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Seeking Survey Input
As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes resolved in hopefully the somewhat near future, Wolf Creek Ski Area will go back to its normal operations…
HMPRESENTLY: What a Pile of PR!
At its best, what’s commonly known as ‘public relations’ can add something to what people are reading, seeing, and hearing about…
Fire Restrictions Lifting Today on San Juan National Forest
“Fire danger is now moderate, but forest visitors still need to take actions to prevent unwanted fire…”
Protecting the Navajo River Watershed
The completion of a conservation easement on Banded Peak Ranch is the final phase of a 30-year effort by The Conservation Fund in the Navajo River Watershed — protecting a total of 65,000 acres…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Eight
“I think what it comes down to is, ‘What is best for our community.’ And in our [recent] parent survey, we had over 70 percent of our families wanting full-time, in-person learning…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Problem with the Gold Standard
“She has called a convicted counterfeiter who sold gold coins with President Trump’s face on them ‘the Rosa Parks of monetary policy’…”
LETTER: The PLPOA ‘Annual Meeting’ Was Not an Annual Meeting
Okay so far, because the Board and administration had made an arrangement for participation via Zoom. Well, guess what? The Zoom connection failed… but the meeting proceeded anyway…
LETTER: Capitalism is Just the Best
Want to know the ‘purest’ forms of capitalism? Well, it’s the narco & human trafficking industries… Billions of dollars in sales, and lots and lots of jobs!
Compensation Available for Landowners Wanting to Protect Forestlands
In order to be eligible for the program, the proposed property must be located within a Forest Legacy Area, as identified in the 2020 application for the Forest Legacy Program…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Seven
“It seems like a very inopportune time to slow down on any kind of testing. And I know, if they could, they would probably not be cutting back…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Phobias for Every Occasion
Psychologists can’t agree on why so many people are deathly afraid of spiders, considering that most of them are absolutely harmless, and even kind of cute…
CEI and Partners Launch Systemic Supports for Educators
“We are thrilled to support a coalition bringing educator-driven resources to promote connection and relationships during this time of distance and disruption…”
Celebrate ‘Colorado Day’ with Free Entrance into State Parks, August 3
“Coloradans have a rich tradition of embracing an outdoor lifestyle, and our state parks offer a variety of outdoor activities…”