We have no idea how the decision was made, and what factors were considered, and who was consulted for advice… Most definitely, the taxpayers were not consulted…
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa’s July Fourth Parade
Early set up turns into anxious anticipation, and the wait for the 10am start allows for a few posed photos…
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Crane Day Success
Thanks to all our volunteers who put in the extra hours ensuring all four houses found their forever homes…
Four States Stalling the Deal to Secure Native American Tribal Rights to Colorado River Water
“It’s not about green-grass lawns or golf courses or swimming pools,” said Crystalyne Curley, speaker of the Navajo Nation Council…
THEATRE: Notes from the Artistic Director
This summer, the same company of artists is bringing three completely different Broadway musicals to life, often changing characters, costumes, and even worlds overnight…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Hyper-Partisan Voters, Making Hyper-Bad Choices
I look at the toxic environment that produces these types of candidates that are actually “attractive” to some voters…
Patients Face a Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage
“He didn’t deserve to die like that…”
EDITORIAL: Can Archuleta County Save Itself? Part Six
All we really know is, that seven Council members felt confident entering into an auction for properties that the owners have walked away from…
Colorado Wildfires, 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued disaster declarations for most of the fires, opening up more state resources…
Pagosa Springs Announces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective July 6
The restrictions were ordered by Town Manager David Harris pursuant to the Town’s emergency authority…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
As we all remember, one of the pigs built his house out of straw, and the second, out of sticks. The third pig built a sturdy house out of bricks…
Governor Polis Appoints New Commissioner to Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Commission
By Joy Meadows Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed veteran railroad executive Ken Bitten to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission, effective July 1, READ MORE
ESSAY: The U.S. Has Pastoralists. We Usually Call Them Ranchers.
These are Navajo-Churro sheep, considered sacred to the Diné people, who use their wool in their renowned woven textiles…
REAL ESTATE: How Accurate are Zillow Estimates for Pagosa Home Values?
According to Zillow, a Zestimate is an automated estimate of a home’s market value generated by a proprietary algorithm…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Energy Milestone of More Than 50% Renewable
In other words, after a toast with champagne to this 53% achievement, it’s back to work…
OPINION: Don’t Read Too Much into Election Results
Politicians obviously have an incentive to claim a “mandate” for governing…
EDITORIAL: Can Archuleta County Save Itself? Part Five
As noted previously, very few members of the public had attended this special meeting. But two local citizens did step up to the microphone during public comment…
Colorado Prepares for New Law Controlling Semiautomatic Weapons
This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on July 6, 2026. In one of the largest shifts to gun purchasing laws in Colorado, READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Fourth of July Story
At least 51 people were treated for heat-related illnesses, according to federal officials…