“First and foremost, we must do all we can to ensure students, teachers and support staff are safe at school and are not unknowingly transmitting or contracting the virus…”
Paddle Sports are Easy & Fun… But Stay Safe
Know before you go. Each lake or reservoir will have specific rules and restrictions regarding the types of recreation allowed…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Conspiracy Theories
One of my favorite conspiracy theories — and once again, hoping I don’t get locked up for talking about it — is that the Federal Reserve has been colluding with the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service…
Colorado ‘Property Owner Preservation Program’ to Provide Rental Assistance
“While the majority of renters and homeowners have continued to make rental and mortgage payments, there are thousands of households that have been unable to do…”
Colorado Families with School-age Children Begin Receiving Food Benefits
“When used in conjunction with grab-and-go meals, these P-EBT benefits will be a great tool in ensuring Colorado’s children receive healthy meals….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Three
“Our group members all agree we need to have accurate data and analytics for Archuleta County to base the decisions on, about how to proceed for the school year. After doing some research, one group member found that accurate numbers for our area are unavailable….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Your Captain, I’m Your Captain
“All you really need to know about Tony Fauci,” says Jack Rowe, a former president and chief executive of Mount Sinai NYU Health, “is that, at five-foot, seven-inches, he was the captain of his high school basketball team…”
Free SAT, PSAT Tests Offered This Fall for Colorado Highschoolers
“The SAT and ACT are not required for admission into Colorado public colleges and universities next year, but I know many of our students will still want to take a college entrance assessment as another way to demonstrate their accomplishments…”
Singer Johnny Durango to Release ‘New State Anthem’
“I write all my songs, and they’re at least 90% true,” he said with a wink. “My philosophy to writing is that a song should make you feel something…”
OPINION: World Population Nearing 8 Billion
The number of people on the planet – all drawing down the resources of the planet – impacts most everything. More people means the need for more food, water, housing, energy, roads and other infrastructure – more resources of every kind…
TROOPER TIPS: Additions to the ‘Move Over Law’
The Move Over Law is set up to assist law enforcement, fire and ambulance crews, maintenance workers and tow truck operators to be able to be safer when they are performing their duties on the side of the road…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Two
“And there’s problems when you don’t go to school, too. And there’s going to be a funding problem, because we’re not going to fund — when they don’t open their schools, we’re not going to fund them…”
OPINION: The (Act Like You) INVEST in America Act
We built all the infrastructure already, and then some. We just didn’t bother to make it pay any kind of financial return…
Colorado Anglers: Reduce Stress on Trout in Warm Weather
“CPW recommends anglers hit the water early in the morning to avoid the higher water temperatures commonly seen in the afternoon and evening…”
HMPRESENTLY: Doing What You Say You’re Going to Do
“Your word is your bond,” I remember my dad saying when I was a kid. There were handshake agreements, in those days. Yeah, that may seem quaint, by today’s ‘standards’…
Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes, via ZOOM
The evening’s format begins with photos of Mr. Chacey’s personal garden… An in-depth presentation on best practices for growing delicious tomatoes will follow…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part One
This morning, I am reviewing the draft Archuleta School District 50 JT Opening Plan for the 2010-2021 school year…
Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies
“I wish 3M had never invented this class of chemicals. I wish they never sold those rights to DuPont, knowing the health risks…”
EDITORIAL: The Corrupt Streets of Pagosa Springs, Part Six
“There are crooks out there. I believe with this Council and this community the scrutiny will be very high, and need for transparency will be huge. As I said earlier, this is just the beginning of long process and partnership…”