A few intelligent and thoughtful people would still like to see a large water reservoir built on the Running Iron Ranch…
As Colorado River Tributaries Shrink, a Public Power System Frays
At full pool, one megawatt-hour at Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River takes about 1.9 acre-feet of water…
States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees on Medicaid
“We’re going to see more people in their cars, more people on the street, and a lot more people in the emergency room…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not the Greatest Sentence Ever Written?
The timing was important, because Mr. Isaacson’s subject matter was the following sentence…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Young Gardeners Wanted to Explore Farm to Table
The 2026 Kids in the Mountain Garden Education Program (KIMGE) is officially returning this August…
Hickenlooper Campaign Announces Fundraising Success
After his win at the Republican Assembly, Baisley delivered a speech centered on pushing his extreme views…
EDITORIAL: The Mysteries of Water Demand and Public Finance, Part Two
SJWCD already has a few “water demand studies” in its files. Do they show a “need for more water in the future”?
Thingamajig’s Summer Repertory Season Reaches Full Swing
The three-show repertory format has become a defining part of Thingamajig’s summer season…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Pagosa Springs Riddle?
The message was strange because a readerboard is usually tasked with announcing useful information, which this was not…
Meet the Judges for Seeds of Learning Fundraiser, ‘Hometown Voices’
These two Nashville stars — and judges — will be sharing their music, stories and expertise with Pagosa Springs on August 24…
High Interest and Turnout for Colorado Primary Election?
Turnout in the recent Colorado primary election was 10 percentage points higher than in 2024…
Free COTREX App Can Alert Hikers About Wildfire, Prescribed Burns
This tool is designed to help outdoor recreationists make informed decisions about exploring an area…
Audubon Society to Meet on Riverwalk Tomorrow
The town-owned wetlands area bordering the Riverwalk are held in a conservation easement…
Secure Your Load, Before Hitting the Road
Drivers hauling cargo in personal vehicles or trailers should remember these important safety practices…
EDITORIAL: The Mysteries of Water Demand and Public Finance, Part One
Public financing for public projects and much-needed maintenance of public infrastructure has been in the Pagosa Springs news lately…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invests in Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
“Every Coloradan cherishes Colorado’s iconic natural beauty and these funds help CPW conserve and protect wild spaces that create outdoor recreation opportunities…”
15 States Sue Trump Administration Over School Mental Health Funding Cuts
“The courts have repeatedly ruled that the Trump Administration does not have the power to arbitrarily revoke grant funding…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Bird’s Eye View of J.J. Audubon
“Hey, did you know that Audubon was Black?” she said…
Educator Recruitment and Retention Program Application Now Open
The department has received promising feedback from ERR grant recipients…