The bill extends and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, which provides compensation for medical bills…
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part Two
The County staff had arranged numerous chairs for what was expected to be a good size audience, but as can be seen in the photo, the public turnout was rather meager…
THEATRE: Young Actors Take the Stage in ‘James & the Giant Peach’ This Weekend
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale, this high-energy musical tells the story of young James on a journey across the ocean with a magical crew…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission Declines to Order Removal of Controversial Wolf Pack
Two of the 11 members of the commission overseeing CPW moved during the June 11 meeting to direct the agency to remove the entire Copper Creek pack…
READY, FIRE, AIM: One Big, Beautiful New Political Party
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom…”
States Scramble to Shield Hospitals from GOP Medicaid Cuts
Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis has said he’s likely to reconvene the legislature…
BOOKISH: A Most Beloved Writer
Or so he thought…
First Southwest Bank Collaborating with Navajo Nation
“Change Labs has been working toward this milestone for over two years,” says Jessica Stago…
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part One
“Our purpose is to pretty much advocate for the effective use of Lodgers Tax for visitor marketing and advertising for Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs…”
Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans
The bill is expected to reverse many of the health coverage gains of the Biden and Obama administrations…
BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part Two
“By the same token, it’s not at all obvious what the better approach is. So we muddle along, as we do in public policy processes…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Arbeit Macht Frei
“New research from Moodle shows that 66% of American employees are experiencing some sort of burnout in 2025…”
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of July 7-12
Downtown visitors are encouraged to follow the purple signage and stay out of the construction zone while they enjoy Pagosa’s summertime activities….
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed into Law on July 4
In order to fulfill priorities in the bill, Republicans scaled back spending on Medicaid, food assistance for low-income people and clean energy programs…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: For God’s Sake, Don’t Shut Down the Weather Satellites
As I write this, there’s a desperate search for dozens of girls, missing from a flood where the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. …
OPINION: I’m a Vocal Proponent of Cultivated Meat
A number of states, most recently Texas, have preemptively banned the sale of cultivated meat…
EDITORIAL: Dead Pool, Part Three
It’s not too late. To cut back on water use, I mean…
OPINION: Amid Threats to Liberty, July 4th Inspires Coloradans
“The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth,” Thomas Paine wrote in 1776…
BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part One
Becky Mitchell and Doug Kenney had much to say at Crested Butte. Just as important may have been what they did not say…