As a recent visitor to your beautiful area, I was struck by the lack of planning in the local area. I had come to find long term rentals and failed to do so…
EDITORIAL: The Corrupt Streets of Pagosa Springs, Part Two
The Council discarded a recommendation submitted by a majority of the Town Planning Commission which would have allowed the River Rock Estates subdivision to be built without a single public street…
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part Two
The US had the luxury of time, to be prepared and ready to act appropriately and rationally. It appears the exact opposite has occurred…
EDITORIAL: Mapping COVID, July 14, 2020
The infection rate in the US, meanwhile, was also climbing, but not nearly so fast. It increased by only about 50 percent this past week, compared to 14 days ago…
Chaco Culture National Park Included in Virtual ‘Summer Road Trip’ on August 1
The Chaco Culture National Historical Park will be one of the stops on “America’s Summer Roadtrip,” a live 12-hour virtual tour of prominent historic sites READ MORE
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part One
In my dream, I would have expected to see Pagosa’s Town Council join in afterwards to inform the general public about the dire need to issue a mandate to wear masks in public places…
EDITORIAL: The Corrupt Streets of Pagosa Springs, Part One
As my friend Greg Giehl and I walked through the Bienvenido Circle neighborhood just north of downtown Pagosa Springs, I noted with appreciation the freshly-applied crack sealing on the asphalt…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My European Vacation, Spoiled
I’ve never been to Europe, and if the truth be known, I had no absolutely intentions of visiting Europe anytime soon — until this atrocity unfolded. But now…
Public Health Procedures for Businesses with Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Employees are encouraged to inform their employer of a COVID-19 diagnosis, but this information should remain confidential. Please do not share this information with other staff…
HMPRESENTLY: Many Xs! Many Unknowns!
Even when state or county governments announce their decisions and guidelines, at an HOA’s micro, local level, people on HOA boards still have to wrestle with – and work out – what they’re going to do…
OPINION: Still Time to Rouse Ourselves
Thanks to very substantial advances in knowledge over the centuries, plus the efforts of creative thinkers and determined reform movements, human beings have shown a remarkable ability to confront challenges…
EDITORIAL: Yes, Virginia, You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask
“I visited with Dr. Rhonda Webb today, who is the CEO of Pagosa Springs Medical Center, and she indicated to me that they’ve really increased their amount of testing…”
EDITORIAL: My URA Letter the SUN Didn’t Publish, Part Two
“I just wanted to say that the [Archuleta Board of County Commissioners] had a work session today, and one of the items on the agenda was talking about the URA and their opinion about that, and all of them were very supportive of us moving forward with the URA. Very supportive…”
HMPRESENTLY: Government Folks Getting Steamed, So to Speak
How about others who are caught up — in particular, right now — in pandemic issues. Like the President’s Education Secretary, who, with the President, has some rather harsh rhetoric going…
ESSAY: A Pandemic Bandit
Been really interesting watching how each of the communities… Grand Junction, Fruita, Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton, Durango… now Pagosa and Ignacio respond to the COVID-19…
EDITORIAL: My URA Letter the SUN Didn’t Publish, Part One
“I was pleased to see the SUN share Bruce Dryburgh’s letter in its July 2 issue. I first got to know Mr. Dryburgh back in 2010, when we were working together in a volunteer work group…”
ESSAY: Leaving My Job as a Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators, many of whom have worked through the pandemic, shouldn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Don’t Blame Me, Blame the Cows
Who knew that it could take so much water to make a double-cheeseburger? One calculation puts it at 450 gallons per quarter-pounder. And that doesn’t count the bun…
San Creek Fire Remains at 103 Acres as of Yesterday
A Red Flag Warning was in effect Wednesday, with temperatures expected to be near 88 degrees with relative humidity dropping to the low teens…