In Colorado, our small communities are inspiring the work of much larger places and of state-level collective action…
EDITORIAL: The Continuing ‘Dry Gulch’ Troubles, Part Three
Ensuring sufficient water supplies in the American West has been, historically, a challenge. The average annual rainfall in Colorado, for example, is around 17 inches…
COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION: Rest and Reset, for the Heavy Work Ahead
As we close out this challenging year, let’s carry our determination and the lessons learned into the new year…
PCI Wraps Up ‘Chrystal Snow Memorial Toy Drive’
We are especially grateful to the local businesses who hosted toy collection boxes, creating easy and accessible drop-off points…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Go Ahead. Prove You’re a Man…
Apparently, we will soon be able to prove our manhood at U.S. airports, when the pull-up bars get installed…
BORDERLANDS HEALTH: Community Health Beyond Silos
The future of community health is already here — rooted in culture, relationship, harm reduction, and collective responsibility…
BIG PIVOTS: Massive Data Center Slated for Northeastern Colorado? Part One
“Our facilities are engineered for resilience, sustainability, and energy independence,” says the company…
Addressing the Holiday Blues Through Community Connection
Community organizations are working to address these challenges by creating opportunities for engagement…
Pueblo Community College Southwest Names New Vice President
“I am honored to step into this role and continue serving the southwest region…”
Colorado Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over EV Infrastructure Funding
The latest lawsuit is the 47th Colorado has filed against the second Trump administration…
EDITORIAL: The Continuing ‘Dry Gulch’ Troubles, Part Two
There are couple of interesting aspects to this unpleasant and expensive conflict that we might want to consider…
Colorado’s ‘Guaranteed Income’ Program Would Have High Costs
For many Coloradans, a few hundred extra dollars a month would go a long way. Yet today, the U.S. safety net appears more tenuous than ever…
Arrests Nationwide at Record Low, Says Report
Arrests plunged during the first year of the pandemic and have remained low, according to the analysis…
READY, FIRE, AIM: America the Beautiful
There’s never been any doubt. America is beautiful. For spacious skies. For amber waves of grain…
Town Seeking Input on River Park, River Enhancements
In May 2025, the Town of Pagosa Springs purchased 1040 E. US Hwy 160, formerly known as Bob’s LP…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Would an Assault Weapons Ban Reduce Gun Deaths?
His research showed that not a single state with an assault weapons ban had an above average gun death rate…
OPINION: Destructive Use of the Presidential Pardon
Sadly, we have not yet seen the end of Trump’s barrage of arbitrary and destructive pardons, nor his domestic and foreign mischiefs…
BOOKISH: My Instant MFA
And that’s the point anyway, isn’t it? We can’t all get published…
EDITORIAL: The Continuing ‘Dry Gulch’ Troubles, Part One
One shared possession — a 660-acre ranch just north of downtown Pagosa Springs, in the Dry Gulch Valley — remains a potent point of contention…