About 25 people showed up at the Community Center on Monday evening, and I recognized some of the audience as “MPAC” committee members…
OPINION: ‘Rights of Nature’ and Colorado’s Climate Solutions
These laws aren’t symbolic gestures. Legal personhood creates standing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Turing Test, and the Cyanide Apple
“However, the apple was so artfully made that only the red cheek was poisoned…”
ESSAY: Balanced Stewardship of the Land to Save the Prairie, Part Two
““The cow is how you harvest the grass and turn it into something of value economically, spiritually and nutritionally…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: September Garden Education Series
Participants gain foundational knowledge of crucial gardening mechanics, including soil health & preparation, choosing appropriate plant varieties, when to plant…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of August 17-21
On Wednesday, August 19 beginning at 7pm, westbound 7th Street will be shut down to one lane with alternating traffic…
OPINION: The Bill That Threw Low-Income Students Under the Bus
If Colorado can afford tax breaks for wealthy corporate CEOs, it can afford work-study for students trying to work their way through college…
Drought, Wildfires Create Challenges for Wildlife
During difficult drought conditions, habitat improvement efforts, responsible recreation and public lands stewardship can help Colorado’s wildlife remain resilient…
EDITORIAL: Shooting in the Dark… at Tax Targets, Part Four
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…