The photo, taken on October 17, 2026, illustrates a couple of important things about Pagosa Springs….
Data Center Buildout Now the Largest Financial Bet in U.S. History
States are starting to feel left out of the windfall, many having granted tax exemptions before the boom…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Big Crazy International Backyard Ultra Foot Race
There’s no finish line. Only crazy runners who are ultimately “finished….”
Town Staff Reminds Community About Snow on Streets, Sidewalks
The Town maintains approximately 30 miles of streets, and snow removal schedules depend on storm conditions, temperatures, and traffic…
OPINION: Amendment 82 a Dark-Money Attack on Colorado’s Clean Energy Leadership
Amendment 82 is funded by a dark money group, Advance Colorado, that is behind a whole slew of this year’s ballot measures…
LETTER: Wondering About Rep. Katie Stewart
I reached out repeatedly, offering to discuss these concerns privately or on my podcast. She said she would, then ghosted me…
LETTER: The Answer is ‘NO’… We Don’t Want Development
…if we ever had to hightail it out of here on a moment’s notice, or even with adequate time, it can become a very panicked scenario…
Four Red Flags, One Truth, Amid the Peptide Hype
Experimental peptides have become darlings among influencers, chiropractors, and doctors focused on longevity, anti-aging, or “body optimization…”
EDITORIAL: Do We Even Want Development in Pagosa Springs? Part Three
“I’ve helped a lot of people, I hope, save a lot of money by re-thinking the way they design their communities to be livable…”
Colorado Food Banks Hit by Inflation, SNAP Cuts
When SNAP benefits froze during the government shut down last year, organizations were suddenly asked to triple or quadruple their output within a week…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Beer is Now Cheaper Than Gas
It’s hard to find anything, in 2026, that’s priced in a way that actually feels good…
Think It’s East Balancing Colorado’s State Budget? Try It.
About one-third of those who completed the Tradeoff thus far said they’d cut the state’s reserve fund…
Join Pagosa Community Initiative at Riff Raff for ‘Cask & Canvas’ Benefit
A portion of the proceeds, along with proceeds from the art sales, will benefit PCI and the work they do to support kids…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Let’s Stop Betting on the Ballot Box
The data is shocking. The National Conference on State Legislatures publishes data on the subject…
PAGOSA UU FELLOWSHIP: ‘Meet the Moment’
“One of our most pressing tasks as UUs is to claim religion loudly, boldly, unapologetically in public…”
LETTER: Vote ‘Yes’ to Protect Children
Proposition 134 reserves female school and college sports teams for female athletes and permits mixed teams…
EDITORIAL: Do We Even Want Development in Pagosa Springs? Part Two
What government could ever say “No” to such a windfall?
4-H Clubs Making a Difference in Colorado
Weld County was different because they received a large anonymous donation from an energy company based in the area…
EDITORIAL: More Information… and More Disinformation
While enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry at a local bakery, I noticed a poster hanging on the bulletin board…