In honor of the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, many historians have written some wonderful new books…
Honoring Pagosa’s Extraordinary Food Network
Pantries increased distributions, volunteers stepped up, and donors from across the community and beyond provided both food and financial support…
EDITORIAL: Imagining a Place for a New K-8 School Facility, Part Three
According to the numbers shared at the January 7 School Board meeting, the estimated cost of the proposed PreK-8 facility is about $930 per square foot
Child Care Funding Freeze Will Hurt Colorado Families, Economy
Colorado’s federal assistance for child care is administered through counties, so the funding freeze adds an additional burden for county staff…
OPINION: Affordability Goes Hand-in-Hand with Climate Change
Common sense solutions to mitigate the cost of climate change deserve the attention of Colorado’s aspiring lawmakers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Autistic Barbie Doll
Barbie dolls are very open and public, these days, about their mental health challenges…
BIG PIVOTS: Kicking the (Coal) Can Down the Road?
Colorado Springs Utilities wants legislation to let it delay retirement of its last coal-burning unit…
Test Drive Polaris Snowmobiles in Silverton, Colorado
You’re invited to enjoy an exclusive, free, one-hour riding experience for a first-hand look at what makes Polaris snowmobiles the best in the industry…
Follow the Colorado Legislature on Your Laptop or Phone
Research by CFOIC revealed that Colorado was the only state not providing at least some video coverage of legislative committee meetings…
Below-Market-Rate Loans Now Available for Child Care Providers
The $5 million pilot fund will be available to both new and existing child care providers…
EDITORIAL: Imagining a Place for a New K-8 School Facility, Part Two
Last week’s meeting was the first time the School Board and the public heard projected costs for the two different locations, as estimated by actual construction companies…
AARP Colorado Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications
Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects…
EMERGENCY UPDATE: Wastewater System Alert; Your Help Needed
Staff is working to obtain an emergency bypass pump to drain the well and reconnect the separated pump…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The New U.S. Food Pyramid
Obviously it’s not meant to be a comprehensive illustration, because several things are missing from the picture…
How ‘Agitators’ for Women’s Suffrage Shaped Colorado’s 1876 Constitution
With statehood on the horizon, national suffragists sensed opportunity in the Western territories…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: At the Very Least, Make Sure ICE Agents are Properly Trained
ICE needs to provide Congress with the answers it demanded last year and earlier this year…
Documentary Film ‘Truth Be Told’ to Screen Tomorrow in Durango
Filmmaker Brian Malone, along with a panel of local journalists, will lead a lively Q&A open community discussion…
OPINION: Greenland is Not For Sale
Greenland is a country with a very small population of only 57,000 people, but its people have a deep culture with a proud history…
Counties Accepting Applications for Colorado Property Tax Loan Program
Eligible Colorado homeowners can now apply to the Property Tax Deferral Program through their counties by April 1, 2026…