Crews say layoffs and resignations have left them stuck with duties far from the fire line…
‘Lickety-Split’ Brings Back ‘First Fridays’ Comedy Starting This Week
Our first show of the season happens this Friday, September 5 at 7pm at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Very Best Holiday in America
I imagine some people are celebrating Labor Day… which is today, according to my calendar…
PHOTO ESSAY: The Chamber’s Inaugural ‘Grillin & Distillin’ Event
Introducin’… Grillin’ & Distillin’! 2025 marks the first time around for this event. The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce showcased three BBQ chefs and four READ MORE
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of September 2-7
Some smaller paving operations are anticipated to take place throughout the next few weeks, from 1st to 3rd streets…
Advocacy Training: The Power of Effective Persuasive Messaging
Stories are uniquely powerful ways we express ourselves, our values and our beliefs. Stories tend to be predictable – they have a beginning, middle and READ MORE
Kids Kare for Little Kids ages 3-5
The program includes Bible time with interactive stories, songs with motions, memory verses and lots of other activities…
EDITORIAL: ‘Pagosa West’ Makes Some New, But Vague, Promises, Part Three
“The Planning Commission shall evaluate the applicant’s sketch plan application to determine whether the proposed subdivision complies with all applicable … design standards…”
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Ode to My Friend, the Late, Great Kirk James
Backing up Kirk was fun — about as much fun you can have with your clothes on. And, man, could that boy play…
Saturday Concert at Yamaguchi Park Features ‘Blessing Chimanga Experience’
Leading the night is The Blessing Chimanga Experience, bringing energetic African rhythms and virtuosic marimba performances…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Hearing Aids Shock Us
I’m getting to that age where I could probably benefit from hearing aids…
Vets, Rotary to Host Free Pancake Breakfasts, September 6 & 7
Vets 4 Vets has been hosting the event for the last 3 years and Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs is joining forces with them this year…
CPW Distributes Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grants
These grants provide funding for local communities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations working to create innovative ways to reduce human-bear conflict…
Governor Polis Orders Spending Cuts Following Special Legislative Session
The spending reductions primarily hit health care, higher education and state grant programs…
Attorney General Issues Alert After Wage Theft Retaliation Reports
While the attorney general’s office does not represent individuals, the attorney general can investigate suspected worker rights violations…
LETTER: Too Many Rules and No One Enforcing Them
For some reason, only New Mexico and Texas residents who come to our “beautiful” area for whatever reason are allowed to do the following…
‘Startup Colorado’ Partners with ‘Belonging Colorado’ to Launch Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator
“This partnership will show how collaboration and thoughtful planning can make Colorado a leader in inclusive economic development…”
EDITORIAL: ‘Pagosa West’ Makes Some New, But Vague, Promises, Part Two
I’ve been reporting on subdivision approvals in Pagosa Springs since 2005, and I have never seen a subdivision proposal so lacking in useful information…
States Fast-track Renewable Energy Permits to Beat Federal Deadline
Renewable energy developers and state leaders nationwide are racing to start construction on wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits…