If the study shows that a single-payer system is feasible, it will give lawmakers, communities, and future ballot measures solid evidence to work with…
OPINION: ‘Save The Colorado’ Supports the Lower Basin in the Colorado River Brawl
We support the Lower Basin’s position that all four ‘action alternatives’ violate federal law…
January Democratic Club Lunch will Address Immigrant Rights
The presenter, Judy Patton will be talking about PIRAC — Proponents of Immigrant Rights in Archuleta County…
Latest Storm Brings 8 Inches of Snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ladies! Today, Monday, January 12 is a “Ms. Mondays Clinic”…
EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Five
But before the Council vote took place on that ballot measure, Council member Gary Williams posed an interesting question to the Town staff…
U.S. House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies
Shaheen said Thursday the House vote “provides momentum” for Senate negotiators…
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Four
I was somehow cast with a Country trio called the Country Truckers. (I enjoyed calling it the ‘Mother Truckers’…)
CAIC Launches New Public Avalanche Data, Reporting, Visualization Tools
“As a backcountry skier, I know that more information is always better when it comes to making safe decisions in the mountains…”
WHAT THE HEALTH: New Year, Same Health Care Struggles
Some Republicans are arguing that the tax credits should be barred from subsidizing any plan that covers abortion care…
Pagosa UU Fellowship Rings in the New Year
This coming Sunday, January 11, we continue with the theme of hope using resources from the On Being podcast.
Republican Mark Baisley Now Running for U.S. Senate
Baisley, a Woodland Park Republican, announced last week that he will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper in November…
US Senate with GOP Support Advances War Powers Resolution
“They stood up and said that Trump does not have the authority to use our military any which way he wants…”
EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Four
The Town Council in particular has been earmarking funds in their annual budgets, over the past decade, to support licensed early childhood care…
Rubio to Meet With Danish Officials to Discuss Greenland
Senate Democrats are gearing up to take another vote on a war powers resolution intended to curb Trump’s military actions abroad…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Gods and the Algorithms
I hope I’m not the only person who objects to serving as an unpaid worker for corporate media…
Colorado Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Stay the Same Despite Federal Changes
“We are protecting access, minimizing confusion, and empowering individuals to choose the protections that are right for them…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Final Call to Nominate for Community Awards
Nominations for the 2025 Community Leader Awards will close next Monday, January 12, 2026...
LIBRARY NEWS: Ready to Tackle Your Resolutions?
No matter what’s on your 2026 to-do list, the library has books that can help you realize your goals…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Universal Charitable Deduction Set to Expand Giving in 2026
The goal of the Permanent Universal Charitable Deduction is to recognize and encourage generosity across all income levels…