I’ve never been to Europe, and if the truth be known, I had no absolutely intentions of visiting Europe anytime soon — until this atrocity unfolded. But now…
Public Health Procedures for Businesses with Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Employees are encouraged to inform their employer of a COVID-19 diagnosis, but this information should remain confidential. Please do not share this information with other staff…
HMPRESENTLY: Many Xs! Many Unknowns!
Even when state or county governments announce their decisions and guidelines, at an HOA’s micro, local level, people on HOA boards still have to wrestle with – and work out – what they’re going to do…
OPINION: Still Time to Rouse Ourselves
Thanks to very substantial advances in knowledge over the centuries, plus the efforts of creative thinkers and determined reform movements, human beings have shown a remarkable ability to confront challenges…
EDITORIAL: Yes, Virginia, You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask
“I visited with Dr. Rhonda Webb today, who is the CEO of Pagosa Springs Medical Center, and she indicated to me that they’ve really increased their amount of testing…”
EDITORIAL: My URA Letter the SUN Didn’t Publish, Part Two
“I just wanted to say that the [Archuleta Board of County Commissioners] had a work session today, and one of the items on the agenda was talking about the URA and their opinion about that, and all of them were very supportive of us moving forward with the URA. Very supportive…”
HMPRESENTLY: Government Folks Getting Steamed, So to Speak
How about others who are caught up — in particular, right now — in pandemic issues. Like the President’s Education Secretary, who, with the President, has some rather harsh rhetoric going…
ESSAY: A Pandemic Bandit
Been really interesting watching how each of the communities… Grand Junction, Fruita, Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton, Durango… now Pagosa and Ignacio respond to the COVID-19…
EDITORIAL: My URA Letter the SUN Didn’t Publish, Part One
“I was pleased to see the SUN share Bruce Dryburgh’s letter in its July 2 issue. I first got to know Mr. Dryburgh back in 2010, when we were working together in a volunteer work group…”
ESSAY: Leaving My Job as a Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators, many of whom have worked through the pandemic, shouldn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Don’t Blame Me, Blame the Cows
Who knew that it could take so much water to make a double-cheeseburger? One calculation puts it at 450 gallons per quarter-pounder. And that doesn’t count the bun…
San Creek Fire Remains at 103 Acres as of Yesterday
A Red Flag Warning was in effect Wednesday, with temperatures expected to be near 88 degrees with relative humidity dropping to the low teens…
State Health Department Refreshes COVID-19 Website
Millions of Coloradans have visited this website in order to get critical information to protect themselves and prepare for outbreaks of COVID-19, get support when they are sick, and follow public health orders…
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Springs, July 4th, 2020
Life in Pagosa has a special charm. It has beauty and plenty of sunshine. People can seek their purpose in Pagosa Springs, or they can retire the purpose of a lifetime…
EDITORIAL: Independence Day, Part Three
The settlement leader William Bradford was already aware of the death toll from “Indean fever.” His scouts had ventured inland and noted “sculs and bones were found in many places lying still above ground…”
Gov. Polis Extends Disaster Order to August 4
In total, it appears that about $226 million from Colorado’s Disaster Emergency Fund has been “encumbered for response activities related to COVID-19″…
Pagosa Springs ‘Garden Talk’ with Ron Chacey Tonight
This week, our local gardening guru Ron Chacey will discuss Row Covers & Shading. The talk happens tonight, Wednesday June 8 at 5pm…
OPINION: Forward the ‘Development Priniciples’ of the ‘General Plan’
Those of us in the reality-based community will never accept that ‘dangerous blight’ exists on Hot Springs Boulevard. So, if not a legal requirement, why reprint these deceptions?
EDITORIAL: Independence Day, Part Two
“First the question shall be passed upon by the Mohawk and Seneca Chiefs, then it shall be discussed and passed by the Oneida and Cayuga Chiefs…”