This essay by Emma Marris originally appeared in the High Country News on January 14, 2020. Every year, the same bald eagle appears in the READ MORE
Town of Pagosa Springs Announces ‘Make History Here, Now’ Events
What should be done with the wall? Or the stone arch bridge? Or the structure? What would make your kids want to visit here?
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Six
The generosity written into the 2012 IGA appeared, on the face of it, to be a one-way street benefiting the Town sewer customers…
‘United Way Ski Day’ at Wolf Creek
Today, Wednesday January 15, is United Way Day at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Lift tickets will be $65 for adults with a portion of the READ MORE
Dropout Rate Dropping in Colorado
“It is gratifying to see the graduation rates continue to increase and dropout rates continue to fall across the state…”
LETTER: We Need Energy Innovation to Combat Climate Change
Over 3,500 economists, including 27 Nobel Prize-winners and top economic advisers to presidents of both parties, have endorsed a plan to fight climate change…
‘Ride the Rockies’ Announces Durango Start & Finish
“Riders seeking a little extra challenge should sign up for the Ride the Rockies ‘Prologue’, which starts in downtown Durango and heads east toward Pagosa Springs…”
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Five
Jim Isgar, Colorado’s State Director of USDA Rural Development — and former State Senator for District 6 — stood on fresh fill dirt near the Town’s southern border…
Bicycle Enthusiasts Kick Off Winter Programs This Friday, Jan. 18
Kick off the winter fun this Friday at the Pagosa Climbing Initiative ‘Cabin Fever Festival. where DUST2 will be hosting bike trainer competition…
High-Deductible Plans Jeopardize Financial Health Of Patients, Rural Hospitals
This article by Markian Hawryluk originally appeared on the Kaiser Health News (KHN) website, on January 10, 2020. Kristie Flowers had been sick with the READ MORE
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Four
John Bozek stood up and asked why the Intergovernmental Agreement clutched in the hands of various Town Council members and PAWSD board members had never been made public…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Tides of Change
As a glass-half-full guy, I’ve taken a positive view of parts of Florida reverting to seabed…
‘Sage Hen’ Motorized Trail Project Canceled
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits anyone, without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior, from “taking” eagles…
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Three
So roughly $1 million, over the next 20 years? I’m not sure if the “20-year cost” quoted here allows for inflation…
Colorado Governor Points to ‘Systemic Problem’ in School Funding
“Because of our fiscal rules, the state spends far too much money backfilling some of the wealthiest districts not only in the state but in the country…”
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part Two
In January 2012, the Town Council — acting the PSSGID board of directors — approved the sewer pipeline IGA during a contentious meeting at Town Hall…
HIV Prevention Bill Introduced on Legislative Session Opening Day
“This bill will increase access to preventative medications by allowing pharmacists, as well as physicians, to prescribe PrEP and PEP medications…”
EDITORIAL: The Town Deals with a Big Stink, Part One
The smell of rotten eggs blends poorly with rural suburban living and beautiful mountain vista, I am told…
PHOTO ESSAY: Birds Count
Our preliminary findings from this year show that, while we logged 62 bird species, overall bird numbers are lower than the past two years…