The first day of peaceful protest had attracted a wide demographic mix of Pagosa Springs residents — perhaps 120 people, from young children to senior citizens — while the second day saw a somewhat smaller turnout…
SJBPH, Axis Health Partner to Provide Free COVID-19 Community Testing
“Diagnostic testing is the cornerstone of controlling the spread of the disease and a key factor in keeping communities safe and healthy,” she said…
HMPRESENTLY: Living in Strange Times
When you’re sheltering in place, flying fingers and — other things — seem more fascinating than usual…
VIDEO: Silence is Violence, Part One
I didn’t expect to see any such protest take place in small-town Pagosa Springs, nor would I have expected more than 100 citizens of all ages, from this generally politically-conservative community, to show up and participate…
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part Three
I wish our governments here would make more of an effort to fill the various baskets that make for a healthy, diverse community…
Fishing Bag Limits Removed for Sand Creek Drainage on June 13
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service are working to restore the Rio Grande cutthroat trout to its native waters…
OPINION: Police Must Reflect Community’s Values
Cities need to assert their own leadership and reorient themselves horizontally to focus on the urgent needs of their residents. That’s how we build strong cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part Two
“We’re certainly seeing an increased number of visitors coming into town. Those are the folks that we don’t have to invite back….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Plop, Plop… Fizz, Fizz… Oh, What a Mistake It Is
As he peddles a dangerous product with his seemingly innocent jingle, Speedy doesn’t reveal to us the main ingredients in Alka-Seltzer: aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and anhydrous citric acid…
Colorado Senate Passes FY20-21 Long Bill
“I get no joy or satisfaction in cutting the budget so drastically. We all sacrificed things we care about, Democrats and Republicans alike…”
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Baptist Church, During the Pandemic
For several weeks faithful parishioners arrived on Sunday at 10:30am sat in their cars with the radio tuned to 107.9. They came to sing hymns of praise, learn God’s word and hear The Gospel…
EDITORIAL: The Dream of a Tourism Revival, Part One
“Through our Arrivalist data and targeted advertising capabilities, we can slowly reintroduce advertising, targeting very specific markets…”
Colorado Emergency Rooms Remain Mostly Quiet
”We believe a key reason for a continued 30% decline in patients is the fear of contracting COVID-19 in a health care setting,” stated Dr. Jennifer Rupp, infectious disease physician…
PANDEMIC TOLL: The Disappearance of Public School Jobs
“Without sufficient staffing, we cannot safely reopen schools and get parents back to work — which will in turn hamper economic recovery,” Gould said…
HMPRESENTLY: Who’s Cool? Who’s Not?
And more recently, there’s Putin. When he’s not wearing suits, rather bureaucratic-looking, like Kruschchev’s, he’s seen, shirtless, on a horse…
Governor Polis Announces $44 Million for Education
The State of Colorado is pursuing research funding that will allow projects to be evaluated and to inform future efforts to address learning gaps for high-needs students…
EDITORIAL: Personality Conflicts at Town Hall, Part Three
“I wouldn’t vote in favor of [this Resolution] under any scenario,” Mr. Ford explained, “but I think it does step over the line and makes it look like you’re politicking…”
HMPRESENTLY: jux·ta·pose
And with the Camden, New Jersey police chief recounting how a citizen in his community called up to ask: Hey chief, do you want to hold a banner with me?
Fourth of July in Pagosa… Mostly Cancelled
“We have not had any of our vendors cancel… well, we’ve had one vendor cancel… for our arts & crafts fair. Of course, they’re very anxious to learn if we can move forward or not…”