I came across a book at the thrift store yesterday, and snapped it right up. A Dozen Dinosaurs; by Richard Armour; illustrations by Paul Galdone; McGraw-Hill,1967. In good condition…
Songwriter Sunny Gable Releases New EP, ‘Little Things’
“Like many artists, I slowly came to terms with the fact that the changes we were seeing were not temporary. So in the spirit of forging on despite difficult circumstances, I decided to record and produce an EP of songs…”
OPINION: When NOT to Call the Police
As former Dallas Police Chief David Brown and many other officials have noted, the police have unwisely been pushed to the forefront in “treating” those battling mental health and addictions…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Fruit Bats Speak Their Minds
A group of ‘neuroecologists’ have been analyzing the unpleasantly high-pitched squeals of Egyptian fruit bats in order to find out what, exactly, the bats are talking about…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Two
I have no idea (as of 7am this morning) where, exactly, that particular discussion might be headed. The housing crisis? The fake “urban renewal authority”? More corporate welfare for certain private developers?
Colorado’s General Election Will Be Held on November 3
This announcement comes in response to President Trump’s assertion that the election could be moved or delayed due to COVID-19 and unfounded claims related to vote by mail…
Governor Polis Announces Mask Distribution to All K-12 Schools
“Keeping teachers, students, and school staff as safe as possible as kids head back to school is our top priority. We are thrilled to be working to distribute medical-grade masks to educators across our state…”
OPINION: A Dire State of Affairs
We are in desperate need of unity, public engagement, and spiritual renewal to rediscover the faith in our ability to overcome any adversity and prevail…
OPINION: Conservation Groups Hail New Clean Air Ruling
“We are pleased that Colorado’s strong new air pollution rules remain in effect to protect southwest Colorado’s air quality and our community’s health….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Nine
“We are deeply concerned that the bill would seek to tie much-needed assistance to a federal definition of school building reopening. Student health and safety is the most local of concerns…”
Colorado Churches Grapple with Reopening
“It just seems, as religious people, Christians, we would want to do our best for the common good, for the greater good…”
2020 ‘Mountain Chile Cha Cha’ Cancelled Due to COVID Concerns
“We wish we could come together in our annual celebration of local heritage, green chile, music, and Margaritas. The health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and community will always be our first priority….”
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part One
That particular budget has been growing by leaps and bounds since 2014, and based on recent sales tax reports presented at Council meetings, 2020 might turn out to be another banner year…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Seeking Survey Input
As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes resolved in hopefully the somewhat near future, Wolf Creek Ski Area will go back to its normal operations…
HMPRESENTLY: What a Pile of PR!
At its best, what’s commonly known as ‘public relations’ can add something to what people are reading, seeing, and hearing about…
Fire Restrictions Lifting Today on San Juan National Forest
“Fire danger is now moderate, but forest visitors still need to take actions to prevent unwanted fire…”
Protecting the Navajo River Watershed
The completion of a conservation easement on Banded Peak Ranch is the final phase of a 30-year effort by The Conservation Fund in the Navajo River Watershed — protecting a total of 65,000 acres…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Eight
“I think what it comes down to is, ‘What is best for our community.’ And in our [recent] parent survey, we had over 70 percent of our families wanting full-time, in-person learning…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Problem with the Gold Standard
“She has called a convicted counterfeiter who sold gold coins with President Trump’s face on them ‘the Rosa Parks of monetary policy’…”