At last Friday’s retreat, facilitator Yvonne Wilcox stated her intention, to do things a bit differently this year…
Pandemic Places Students on Unequal Footing
The parents of more than 50 million American school children are now being forced to make decisions that could have long-term implications for their children’s health and education…
San Juan Water Conservancy District Posts Draft Strategic Plan
The San Juan Water Conservancy District has posted its draft “Strategic Plan” and is inviting public comments on the plan…
Colorado Offering Trail Construction and Maintenance Grants
To continue the goals of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the State Trails Program to improve trail recreation opportunities, we are offering three categories for this year’s grant cycle…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Six
$100,000 won’t go very far towards solving the broadband challenge in a county of 1,356 square miles of largely undeveloped forest and semi-desert shrubs…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
If you get a postcard with a chipmunk and a can of nuts, that’s from me. The market is going nuts!
HMPRESENTLY: Cockeyed & Subtle as a Brick
So, does this mean other steps might be in the works to soften the fed troopers’ — and the Department of Homeland Security’s — image?
New CARES Food Coupons for Seniors Can Be Used at Farmers Market
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging is offering a new program that provides coupons for a limited number of older adult and caregiving shoppers…
Road Maintenance on Piedra Road Next Week
Although every effort will be made to facilitate the flow of traffic, travelers should be prepared for delays of up to 30 minutes in the areas undergoing maintenance…
August 15 is Deadline for ‘Gray Wolves’ Membership Benefits
For over thirty five years and a membership in excess of 1,000, the club has provided a skiing and social outlet for those over 50, come and enjoy the fun…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Five
During the Obama administration, the FCC changed the definition of “broadband” from 4/1 (4 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up) to 25/3. This new definition drew attention to the “digital divide”…
Teachers Rally on ‘National Day of Action’ as School Reopening Debate Continues
Milwaukee teachers tacked demands to the door of the state’s education agency that included a statewide order to keep school buildings closed and an end to standardized testing…
HMPRESENTLY: The Street Sweeper, Bipartisanship… and a Coherent COVID Strategy
We occasionally see the street sweeper, one of those trucks slowly lumbering along streets, sweeping away debris with big, round brushes on the bottom of the truck…
US Census Encourages Coloradans to ‘Stop the Knock’
Census takers must complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing protocols and other health and safety guidance before beginning their work in Colorado neighborhoods…
EDITORIAL: Looking into the Town Government’s Crystal Ball, Part Four
According to the thoughtful discussions I witnessed on Friday, the COVID crisis has now taken a back seat to several more important issues…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why I Embrace Social Distancing
I can give you a bunch of reasons why Darlene and I deserved to get a divorce. Most could be filed in the dossier labeled “Irreconcilable Differences”…
Colorado Colleges Strive to Maximize Value
Annual ‘The Road to Affordability: Reducing Cost and Maximizing Value’ report underscores the importance of containing college costs…
San Juan Conservation District Welcomes Grass Seed Orders
A native grass mixture, dryland pasture mix, native wildflower mix and a wildlife mix are available. Erosion control blankets are also being offered…
Steam Through the Rockies in Your Own Private Rail Car…
Because of COVID-19 safe practices and restrictions, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is making this dream a reality by offering an unprecedented special opportunity to rent your own personal rail car at a fraction of the typical cost….