Happy birthday to June Ferguson, who celebrated her birthday in the company of her friends at the weekly Senior Conversations meeting held at the Pagosa Senior Center…
‘Creation Care Pagosa’ to Host Noted Green-Building Expert Paul Kriescher Tonight
His program is entitled “A Journey to a Zero-Carbon Home: Come learn the why and what behind this for your own home…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Free High School Math Tutoring Continues
High school math tutors will continue to be available for ages 14 and up Mondays from 4 – 5:30pm through December 16…
OPINION: Prop 127 Spurs Diverse Public Engagement, Government Accountability
Animal wellness groups were pleased to hear commissioner question ‘fair chase’ and clarify recreational hunting is not necessary for ‘population control’…
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Seven
A panel of local residents, connected to various water uses, fielded audience questions at the “This is Your Watershed” film event at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts…
OPINION: Archuleta County Ready to Approve a Disastrous Shooting Range?
The applicant has so much property over there they could build 10 shooting ranges and still be a mile away from the nearest neighbor…
Wolf Creek Gets 4 Fresh Inches
Photo by Rosanne Pitcher, courtesy of Wolf Creek Ski Area. Wolf Creek Ski Area’s 85th Ski Season is underway with 7-day-a-week operations. Today, November 20, READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Is Making Your Bed Bad for You?
Yesterday, I spent some time learning about how scientists predict the effect of hygrothermal conditions on populations of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus…
Colorado Department of Education Accepting Applications for Purple Star Schools Program
The designation symbolizes a school’s commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for military-connected students…
National Forest Permits to Cut Christmas Trees are Now Available
“Cutting Christmas trees improves forest health and reduces wildfire risk…”
Musicians Preparing for ‘Heralds of Christmas’ on Dec. 8
This concert is a gift to the community and is presented free of charge. Be prepared to come early as the church will fill quickly…
Colorado Democrats Form Legislative Caucus to Boost Middle Eastern Voices
“With the approaching Trump presidency, it is more important than ever for our communities to have fierce advocates and mount a proactive and comprehensive defense…”
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Six
“Maybe we can find someone who wants to buy the Ranch, and also work with the community to build a reasonable reservoir project in the middle of it…”
Early Community Thanksgiving Meal Planned for This Thursday, Nov. 21
This annual community feast, offered free to the public, will include roasted turkey, savory dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Streetcar Named Infinite Desire
They don’t make philosophers like they used to…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What Actually Cost the Democrats the 2024 Election
You’ll find no shortage of articles critical of Harris, saying she was too conservative, or too liberal…
Federal Push for Staffing Requirements in Nursing Homes, Dead on Arrival?
Managing director for Medicare innovation predicted the new administration will begin “scaling back or decreasing regulatory scrutiny” and inspections at nursing facilities…
BOOKISH: The Myth of Good Writing
So stop trying to write better. Master the basics. Luckily, the basics are easily mastered…