Colorado House Bill 24-1152 represents an important step forward in boosting the supply of affordable housing in the state’s population centers that need it most…
CHAMBER NEWS: Tickets Now Available for ColorFest
The Passport to Pagosa Wine & Food Festival features domestic and international wines paired with food from some of Pagosa’s best restaurants…
BOOKISH: Writers, Be Liked
“That’s not what they think in New York. And New York is where all the publishing decisions are made…”
OPINION: Comment on Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ Guilty Verdict
“Tina Peters violated that trust with her fellow Coloradans. A Mesa County jury found her guilty on three counts attempt to influence a public official…”
LETTER: U.S. Violated the International Convention Against Torture
When Rep. Barbara Lee cast the lone vote in opposition to a resolution authorizing the war in Afghanistan, she declared, “As we act, let us not become the evil that we deplore.”
Rhythms on the Rio 2024: Why We Love Music
The festival benefits the South Fork Music Association (SFMA), a non-profit organization that helps connect kids in the San Luis Valley to music through equipment donations and lessons…
EDITORIAL: A Political Controversy at the County Airport, Part Two
Another controversy involves airplane hanger owners connecting to the Knolls’ privately-owned sewer system without permission…
‘Natural Grocers’ Celebrates 69th Anniversary Event With Savings, Prizes, August 15-17
Enter the in-store sweepstakes for a chance to win one of our 5,500 prizes, including the grand prize of a Tesla Model Y…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Dumb Weekend Without My Smartphone
Above is a photo of my replacement phone, which was very reasonably priced…
Discover the Vibrant Art Scene at the Pagosa Springs Artists Studio Tour
Pagosa Springs is renowned for its vibrant art community, and there’s no better way to experience this than by joining the upcoming Pagosa Springs Artists Studio Tour…
$7.2 Million in Grant Funds Now Available to Reduce Wildfire Risk
“Since the program started, we’ve seen many examples of community-led wildfire mitigation efforts providing real results, successfully limiting the spread of wildfires…”
More Than 1 Million Veterans Receiving PACT Act Benefits
The law, which spent years gaining the support it needed in Congress, expanded health care coverage and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances…
EDITORIAL: A Political Controversy at the County Airport, Part One
The Fire District refused to approve granting certificates of occupancy (COs) for the hangars until the water supply issues were properly addressed…
PHOTO ESSAY: Bob Howard Memorial Pickleball Tournament Features Thingamajig Theatre Actors
The Tournament games were played on a court on the Howard driveway. Two-person mixed doubles teams were created by a random card drawing…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: SoCo Mountain Food Services Offers a Unique Approach
Thinking outside the box is a specialty of Ana Smith, our featured vendor for this week…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Old White Guys
The two old white guys were easy to recognize, because they were wearing t-shirts that said “Old White Men for Harris”…
‘Family Friendly Improv’ Next Tuesday at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Family friendly comedy for the whole family… with family friendly pricing! Bring your kids…
New Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Sworn In
Márquez said the branch is in “a period of significant transition” as the branch has seen high turnover at all levels, including judicial clerks…