Historically, our community has been a big fan of fixing stuff when it breaks… and of remodeling old buildings…
Colorado Legislators Report to Work
Affordability and a balanced budget will be high on the General Assembly’s 2026 agenda…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Find Yourself
Which brings us to Mahatma Gandhi, who spent much of his life spinning yarn in his living room…
Colorado Unveils Wolverine Restoration Plan
“Here in Colorado we have strong legislative support for restoring wolverines and the best staff for making this plan successful…”
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: MLK Carries Special Meaning for Seniors
Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognizes the life and legacy of a leader who reshaped the civil rights movement…
Pagosa Peak Strings Youth Orchestra Accepting New Students
This amazing opportunity has become possible thanks to Stillwater Music, a music nonprofit collaboration…
LIBRARY NEWS: New Books Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
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…