We might be tempted to assume that “a budget” is the main reason that governments even exist…
Sen. Bennet Says Health Care Compromise Ought to be Easy
For the sixth time, Republicans voted down a proposal from Democrats to fund the government and extend enhanced premium tax credits on Wednesday…
Colorado Announces Kokanee Salmon Giveaway Days for 2025
Lake Nighthorse in Durango will host giveaway days at 3pm October 31, November 7, 14 and 21…
BOOKISH: Writers, Start with the End
I always ask those with a story going to tell me about the end. But don’t you want to know about the characters, they ask?…
OPINION: The Inescapable Reality Israel Must Face
Israel needs to confront its government’s actions that plundered the depths of human immorality. Israel’s moral obligation is to rise against Netanyahu’s government…
EDITORIAL & VIDEO: Too Much Water…Too Little Water…
On Saturday, October 11, my granddaughter remarked that she could hear the river from her bedroom window. She said it sounded like the ocean…
Evacuation Notice for Riverfront Properties Through Wednesday Afternoon
We’re experiencing severe flooding on County Road 500 right now. Please stay home if you can, and avoid the area completely….
THEATRE: A ‘Spirited Start’ to the Halloween Season
This production marks a meaningful step for young actors learning how to work as an ensemble, take creative risks, and tell a story in front of a live audience…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Sea Animals as Parents
“Dolphin parenting — firm, flexible, affectionate, and consistent — gives them the best chance to grow into healthy, independent people in a high-tech world…”
BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part Three
The significant reductions you’ve seen in the lower basin are clearly not enough. The reservoirs are still dropping. But it shows what is possible…
OPINION: Rural Lessons for Resisting Authoritarianism
This is the Ditch Principle: Your ditch neighbor may disagree with you about everything except keeping the water running…
Survey Reveals Differing Beliefs About Tylenol-Autism Connection
“There’s definitely a lack of certainty among much of the public, including younger women, and this uncertainty can bring about confusion…”
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: October 13-20
The north side of 8th Street will close on Thursday, October 9, for construction to begin at the location. The businesses along Rosita Street have been alerted of the closure…
EDITORIAL: Peaceful Change in Pagosa Springs? Part Four
The neighbors who spoke in opposition to the CUP protested that their neighborhood was zoned “Agricultural”…
Colorado Increases EV Trade-in Incentives As Federal Benefits Disappear
“Transportation is a leading source of emissions in Colorado, making widespread EV adoption essential to achieve our climate goals…”
Pagosa Mushroom Growers Using Controlled-Climate Farm to Grow Healthy Food
Quietly tucked away in Aspen Springs, their repurposed container farm reimagines agriculture by transforming a shipping container into a state-of-the-art mushroom cultivation environment…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eating Pudding with a Fork
Now the trend has spread internationally via TikTok, with some videos from U.S. users getting millions of views…
BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part Two
“So I think the lesson is, even if there’s litigation, there’s going to be continued discussions and negotiations…”
CHAMBER NEWS: 2026 Business Happy Hour Lottery Now Open
To self-nominate to run for the board of directors, the nominee must qualify for the following criteria. First the business must be a chamber member business for a minimum of six months…