On March 2nd, I turned 74 (and my liver turned 92)…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not as Proud as I Once Was, on the Fourth of July
“How proud are you to be an American — extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud, or not at all proud?…”
OPINION: The Disastrous Impact of Trump’s Immigration Policy
Our predecessors have sacrificed so much to make a more perfect union with immigrants of every race, religion, creed, and national origin…
Professional Development Session on Cultural Competency Next Monday
Space is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP to fsfearchuleta@gmail.com by today, Thursday, July 3, to confirm your attendance…
LIBRARY NEWS: With Regret, We Cannot Accept Any More Book Donations This Year
When director Barb Brattin spread the word that the library’s classics section was woefully sparse, about 40 new and gently used classics arrived from multiple generous patrons…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Save the Date for High Tea on July 24
Come by and try our cucumber sandwiches and scones. All ages are welcome…
EDITORIAL: Dead Pool, Part One
On the one hand, we humans like things to remain comfortably and predictably the same, day after day, and year after year…
Trump Administration Tells States It’s Freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 School Programs
“Local school districts can’t afford to wait out lengthy court proceedings to get the federal funding they’re owed — nor can they make up the shortfall…”
Town Planning to Host Fireworks Show on July 4th
Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready to celebrate Independence Day in the best way possible — with music, laughter, and a sky full of fireworks…
READY, FIRE, AIM: It’s Not Just a Grammar Problem
While making my way slowly through downtown Pagosa Springs, I had the opportunity to read the bumper sticker on the Jeep in front of me…
Lickety-Split Launches ‘Sketch Comedy 101’ with Former Second City Star
Leading the class is Scott Morehead, a former resident company member at The Second City in Chicago…
BIG PIVOTS: Tri-State Getting Out of the Coal Business? Part Two
This story appeared on BigPivots.com on June 30, 2025. We are sharing it in two parts. Read Part One As it prepares to leave coal READ MORE
LPEA’s Beneficial Electrification Open House Returns for a Second Year on July 15
The event showcases how electricity is transforming homes, transportation, and the grid…
Colorado Dems Decry ‘Cruel’ GOP Megabill
Colorado’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting estimates that the bill would decrease the state’s revenue by $500 million and increase the state’s expenses by up to $650 million…
EDITORIAL: The Fires of Summer, Part Three
Home builders have six months to get their homes built before the new (and more expensive?) rules go into effect…
Three Thingamajig Theatre Shows Now Running in Repertory at PSCA
Three big musicals, one hard-working cast, and a schedule packed with everything from Elizabethan puns to Prohibition-era drama to aristocratic body counts…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Kindergarten Training
“The content lacks depth and original insights, instead presenting basic information in a simplified manner typical of AI writing…”
LETTER: Pagosa West is a Proposed Eye Sore the Community Doesn’t Need
The only positive element of this proposed development is construction of workforce housing.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Problems With The Big Beautiful Bill
The more Americans learn about the bill, the less they seem to like it….