“The SAT and ACT are not required for admission into Colorado public colleges and universities next year, but I know many of our students will still want to take a college entrance assessment as another way to demonstrate their accomplishments…”
Singer Johnny Durango to Release ‘New State Anthem’
“I write all my songs, and they’re at least 90% true,” he said with a wink. “My philosophy to writing is that a song should make you feel something…”
OPINION: World Population Nearing 8 Billion
The number of people on the planet – all drawing down the resources of the planet – impacts most everything. More people means the need for more food, water, housing, energy, roads and other infrastructure – more resources of every kind…
TROOPER TIPS: Additions to the ‘Move Over Law’
The Move Over Law is set up to assist law enforcement, fire and ambulance crews, maintenance workers and tow truck operators to be able to be safer when they are performing their duties on the side of the road…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Two
“And there’s problems when you don’t go to school, too. And there’s going to be a funding problem, because we’re not going to fund — when they don’t open their schools, we’re not going to fund them…”
OPINION: The (Act Like You) INVEST in America Act
We built all the infrastructure already, and then some. We just didn’t bother to make it pay any kind of financial return…
Colorado Anglers: Reduce Stress on Trout in Warm Weather
“CPW recommends anglers hit the water early in the morning to avoid the higher water temperatures commonly seen in the afternoon and evening…”
HMPRESENTLY: Doing What You Say You’re Going to Do
“Your word is your bond,” I remember my dad saying when I was a kid. There were handshake agreements, in those days. Yeah, that may seem quaint, by today’s ‘standards’…
Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes, via ZOOM
The evening’s format begins with photos of Mr. Chacey’s personal garden… An in-depth presentation on best practices for growing delicious tomatoes will follow…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part One
This morning, I am reviewing the draft Archuleta School District 50 JT Opening Plan for the 2010-2021 school year…
Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies
“I wish 3M had never invented this class of chemicals. I wish they never sold those rights to DuPont, knowing the health risks…”
EDITORIAL: The Corrupt Streets of Pagosa Springs, Part Six
“There are crooks out there. I believe with this Council and this community the scrutiny will be very high, and need for transparency will be huge. As I said earlier, this is just the beginning of long process and partnership…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Heaven knows, we could use the best medicine right about now. And I mean, a hefty dose. (No person has yet died of an overdose, as far as I can tell…)
Colorado Hunter Reservation System Offers Access to New Hunt Sites
Reserving a hunt site gives hunters access to limited-access properties that are not available for other public uses…
OPINION: The Power to Withhold COVID-19 Information
Does anyone really trust that the administration will present information and findings to the public in a way that is unadulterated, unvarnished, thorough and complete?
VIDEO: Colorado Governor Polis Makes Masks Mandatory Indoors
“It’s super important. Look, we have a choice in Colorado. Either more mask wearing and more attention to social distancing, or more damage to our economy and loss of life…”
EDITORIAL: The Corrupt Streets of Pagosa Springs, Part Five
On June 18, the Town Council holds a public hearing on The River Rock Estates subdivision plan. Planning Director James Dickhoff explains to the Town Council that the subdivision actually has no streets at all….
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Supreme Court and Indian Country
They held that since Congress made a Treaty setting the boundaries of “Indian Country” the US government is bound by it…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Breath Mint? No Thanks…
Ah, yes. I remember 1976. People were still booking flights on airplanes, and the stewardesses still felt free to hit on the passengers…