Simply stated, Ballot Measure 5A wants us to spend $156.5 million, for a problem that can be addressed for a fraction of the cost…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County ‘Planning’ Challenges, Part One
The Planning office is being staffed for limited hours by conscientious County employees who have, however, limited experience with land use planning and regulations…
BIG PIVOTS: A Coal Mine Closes, and Solar Comes On
On Wednesday, September 30, Platte River celebrated completion of a major solar project east of Fort Collins…
OPINION: Colorado Municipal League Joins Coalition Opposing Amendment 82
“Amendment 82 could stick ratepayers with the bill for excess pipelines they never asked for….”
Congress Members Move to Offset Coming Cuts to Rural Hospital Funding
“When the cuts are complete, we could lose about $1.5 million in revenue to our already non-existent bottom line…”
Reminding Landlords of Housing Protections for Domestic Abuse Survivors
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Attorney General Phil Weiser today issued an advisory reminding Colorado landlords of expanded housing protections for victim-survivors of domestic violence, READ MORE
Prescribed Burn Planned for Eight Mile Mesa Tomorrow, October 8
Hazardous fuels reduction work will take place pending favorable weather conditions…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Three
There are many things we don’t know about the proposed PK-8 school facility…
Pagosa Organizations Planning ‘Longer Table’ Event on October 10
Join us for Longer Table Pagosa, a FREE community dinner hosted by CSU Extension Archuleta County and the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce…
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Boulder County Climate Lawsuit
“Our community and many others have suffered terribly from worsening wildfires, floods and drought because of the deception of big oil companies…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Increase Your Fiber Intake Without Really Trying
I remember, many years ago, shopping at City Market with Darlene, and the first time we ran across “high fiber” bread…
Do You Have What It Takes to Wield the Force?
Some people may discover their strength. Others may find the joy of slowing down and developing precision…
GOAL High School ‘Going Pink’ to Help Fight Breast Cancer
GOAL High School, Domino’s Pizza, and KOAA are coming together throughout October to support Coloradans impacted by breast cancer…
OPINION: Where Are the Homes Working Families Can Buy?
I know the difference between a regulation that protects neighbors and a process that adds time and expense without solving a problem…
LETTER: Election Predation by the Obscenely Rich
It’s ironic that millions of Americans’ addiction was a get-rich scheme by the very wealthy Sackler family. Proposition 132 is a related money-making scheme…
EDITORIAL: Town Council to Consider ‘Ponderosa Mountain’ Development, Tomorrow
The ordinance, if approved by Council tomorrow, will require a ‘second reading’ at a future date…
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Two
When I visited CitizensForASD.org earlier this week, I expected to find a mix of accurate information and misinformation, and perhaps a bit of disinformation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Kenjiro Tsuda’s Symbolic Human Voice
I remember the first time I heard a recording of my own voice, and thinking, “Oh my god, is that how I sound to other people?”…
‘The Dating Game’ Lecture Tomorrow: How Archaeologists Estimates Dates at Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association invites the public to a free lecture given by Dr. John Kappelman tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6 at 6pm…