Does the BOCC want to hear from the community about this possible solution to County facility needs? That has not yet been made clear…
Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry… and Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest
“That’s the reason why I am standing up and doing whatever I can to stop that from happening…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Middle-Aged Americans, Falling Behind
Earlier this year, journalist Joe Rojas-Burke wrote about this “falling behind” problem…
THEATRE: Summer ‘Broadway in the Mountains’ Season Nears Conclusion
The final stretch of Thingamajig Theatre Company’s 2026 summer repertory season is here at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts…
ESSAY: Balanced Stewardship of the Land to Save the Prairie, Part One
Though cattle are not as beneficial to the prairie ecosystem as bison, they help preserve the prairie by providing an economic benefit to the ranching community…
Heat-Related Illness Increasing in Colorado
More than 70 people in attendance at the Tacos and Tequila Festival were treated for heat-related illnesses…
LETTER: A New Corvette in My Garage?
I am quite pleased that someone has finally voiced this option publicly…
The Pagosa Gateway Project Film Premieres Tomorrow, August 19, at Liberty Theatre
The short documentary follows the restoration of approximately two miles of the San Juan River…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark… at Tax Targets, Part Three
“Thank you, Commissioner Ranson, for your due diligence and working on this. I know it takes a lot of work and dedication to get the numbers… “
BIG PIVOTS: The Nexus of Climate Change Politics in Colorado
Our Colorado mountain town is being hammered by climate change. We are responding in many ways…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Jimmy and PawPaw, on the Back Porch
Political campaigning is more an art than a science, and I’m a big fan of art… especially movies…
States Move to Fortify Election Processes
State officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November…
Tonight, Thingamajig Summer Rep Actors Go ‘Off Script’
These brilliant performers will improvise scenes and characters with the Lickety-Split pros Scott and Karisa…
LETTER: New Community Compost Bins at the Ruby Sisson Library
This is my third community compost setup that I’ve built along with the bins at the Pagosa Springs High School and the Community Gardens…
OPINION: Should the Taxpayers Pay Commissioner Medina’s Personal Legal Bills?
“Before taxpayers are required to pay this bill, I respectfully ask the Board and County Attorney to answer a very simple question…”
Advanced Inspection Tool Used to Help Analyze Town Sewer System
The information collected during the inspection will now be analyzed, with results expected in approximately one month…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark… at Tax Targets, Part Two
“Seems like a choice to go the $6 million route makes sense, given other demands on the county like schools, roads, water, etc. Not to mention our tax burden we all get to share…”
PHOTO ESSAY: ‘Gather’ Community Dinner for Lower Blanco Residents
Another heartwarming event reminding us all why we choose to live in small town Pagosa Springs…
U.S. State Legislators Push Back on Federal Immigration Policies
Some of those bills have faced Republican opposition and White House challenges…